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Foreign aid convoy reaches capital of Ethiopia's scarred Tigray
The International Committee of the Red Cross said seven trucks brought medicines and medical equipment for 400 wounded as well as relief supplies to Mekele, a city of half a million that had been all-but cut off to foreign aid since the conflict began on November 4.
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Abiy says Ethiopia working to restore order in conflict-hit Tigray
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed repeated Monday that military operations were over in Tigray, adding that the protection and security of civilians affected by the conflict 'remains an essential priority'.
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UN pleads with Ethiopia for refugee access as food runs out
Addressing reporters in Geneva on Tuesday, UNHCR spokesman Babar Baloch said the Eritrean refugees were in 'desperate need' of help.
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Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed says he has Tigray leaders in his sights
Abiy said on Saturday the military operations were 'completed' after federal forces claimed control of the Tigray regional capital Mekele.
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Rockets target Eritrea capital after Ethiopia declares victory in Tigray
The "explosions" -- which the embassy said occurred "at about 10:13 pm" Saturday night-- came hours after Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared victory in his military campaign against Tigray's ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF).
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Abiy Ahmed assures Africa that conflict won’t last long
Ahmed assured the AU delegate that he will implement a string of interventions including responding to essential humanitarian needs.
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Ethiopia PM orders final offensive against Tigray leaders in Mekele
Abiy, the winner of last year's Nobel Prize, late Sunday gave the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) 72 hours to surrender - an ultimatum rejected by the leader of the dissident northern region, whose forces have been fighting Ethiopian troops for three weeks.
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Tigray leader tells Ethiopian PM his people 'ready to die'
The federal army says its forces are within 60 kilometres of Mekele, the Tigrayan capital and seat of the TPLF, ahead of a threatened all-out bombardment of the city of half a million people.
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UN Security Council to hold first meeting on Tigray - diplomats
UN chief Antonio Guterres last week called for the opening of humanitarian corridors to assist civilians caught in the fighting, noting that authorities had so far rejected attempts at mediation.
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Tigray leader tells Ethiopian PM his people 'ready to die'
The federal army says its forces are within 60 kilometres (37 miles) of Mekele, the Tigrayan capital and seat of the TPLF, ahead of a threatened all-out bombardment of the city of half a million people.
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Tigray forces fire rockets at Ethiopian regional capital
An AFP journalist heard two explosions in the city at around 1:40 am, followed by several minutes of gunfire.
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What lies behind the war between Ethiopia and Tigray?
The Abiy government and its supporters are keen to dismantle the Tigray region’s autonomy. But why?
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Ethiopia accuses WHO chief of backing native Tigray's leaders
Army chief Berhanu Jula told a press conference that Tedros, who served as minister of health under TPLF leader Meles Zenawi, was "a part of that team", referring to the party.
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UN warns of 'full-scale humanitarian crisis' in Ethiopia conflict
The United Nations refugee agency said around 27,000 Ethiopians have fled across the border into Sudan - a figure now rising by around 4,000 people each day.
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Ethiopia's Abiy vows 'final' push in Tigray
Abiy, last year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, announced the campaign against Tigray's ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), on November 4, saying it came in response to attacks by the TPLF on federal military camps.
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African leaders mount effort to mediate Ethiopia conflict
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held talks with Ethiopia's deputy prime minister Demeke Mekonnen, while former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo headed to Addis Ababa to make his bid for dialogue.
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Ethiopia tries to rally public support for Tigray conflict
Tigray has been under a communications blackout since the military operation was launched on November 4, making it difficult to verify the situation on the ground as both sides make conflicting claims.
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End of Ethiopia conflict coming within reach, says PM
The prime minister sent troops and air force jets into Tigray last week in a campaign against the regional ruling party, which has been at odds with Abiy's government for months.
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Ethiopia's Abiy replaces army chief as Tigray casualties mount
Deputy army chief Berhanu Jula will take over the Ethiopian National Defence Force, a statement from Abiy's office said, without giving a reason or specifying the fate of Berhanu's predecessor, General Adem Mohammed.
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Ethiopia's Abiy vows airstrikes in Tigray conflict
Fears are mounting over the prospect of civil war after Abiy Ahmed announced a military operation in the federal state, with which he is embroiled in a bitter feud.
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Abiy says 'clear, limited' aims to Ethiopia military operation
His comments come after the military said Wednesday it was at war with the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) after months of tensions between Addis Ababa and the party whose leaders effectively ruled Ethiopia for three decades before Abiy took power.
