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Why is Ethiopia trending?

Updated 23/09/2026, 22:24:15 UTC

Ethiopia is drawing attention across 2 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

The coverage

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 local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.

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

Tigray People’s Liberation Front seizes control of airports, targets government positions in Afar and Amhara regions.

Seven armed groups announce alliance to topple government.

The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.

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

The Gondar Gospel belonged to the library of Emperor Tewodros but was seized in a battle decades ago.

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