Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
City: MekelleRegion: TigrayCountry: Ethiopia
News from Mekelle
Are Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?
Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.
September 25, 2026Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
September 25, 2026Ethiopia's army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fighting
The military says its soldiers inflicted casualties as fears grow of a resumption of a full-blown civil war.
September 24, 2026Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents tell the BBC
There are fears of a return to war in the northern region as tensions between the government and TPLF escalate.
September 23, 2026Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.
August 21, 2026These women fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and warn against another one
Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.
March 6, 2026Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.
February 26, 2026