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Capture of key town could pave the way for federal forces to push towards Tigray's capital, Mekelle.

The Ethiopian military and allied militia claim to have overtaken the town of Alamata in the Tigray region.

The latest outbreak of fighting in the South West State city stranded civilians unable to flee or reach hospitals.

There are reports of casualties in Baidoa where forces have launched attacks, triggering fighting with federal troops.

Sudan army denies backing Tigray fighters, says rival paramilitary RSF receiving support from within Ethiopia.

Al Jazeera reports from Ethiopia’s Afar region, where fighting has spread amid efforts to oust PM Abiy Ahmed.

Dozens of motorcycles were impounded in Sudan’s Blue Nile State, after their riders were accused of flouting a curfew.

Ethiopia’s army has reportedly recaptured the strategic town of Sekota from Tigrayan forces as fighting spreads.

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Army chief accuses Eritrea of funding and supporting armed groups to weaken Ethiopia.

Armed fighters from Ethiopia’s Fano movement claim to have seized military trucks and weapons in the Amhara region.

Seven armed groups have joined forces against Abiy Ahmed’s government, bringing former enemies into the same alliance.

Former enemies have united against Abiy Ahmed, but disputes over territory, power and command could pull them apart.

Tigray was cut off from the world during the 2020-2022 civil war, which killed around 600,000 people.

Fighting has intensified between Ethiopia’s military and a new rebel alliance in Tigray.

Years after the war, unresolved tensions are again leaving young people fearful of being drawn into fighting.

Tigrayan forces say they are in a 'full-blown war' with the army.

Tigray People’s Liberation Front says in a 'situation of full-blown war' with Ethiopia's government.

Armed groups clashed with government forces across northern Ethiopia as fears mount of regional spillover.

Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.

There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government.

The alliance brings together movements with different enemies, claims and histories as tensions with Abiy rise.

The suspension comes after Tigrayan forces took control of Mekelle airport.

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Renewed fighting could drive 10,000 across the Red Sea and displace more than 230,000 internally, UNHCR says.

Former adversaries say they will settle differences as fears grow of expanding war in Ethiopia.