Situation in Ethiopia (per 5 February ) Ethiopian Airlines resumed the flights to and from Tigray on Tuesday, following the suspension of flights due to conflict in western Tigray a week ago. Key private-sector bondholders of Ethiopia’s $1 billion international bond have protested after the Official Creditors Committee, led by China and France, blocked a […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Details emerging of fighting in Tigray as situation calms
Situation in Ethiopia (per 2 February ) Negotiations are reportedly ongoing between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) following the fighting in western Tigray. Flights to and from Tigray are expected to resume soon, and the TPLF has ordered a stop to any fighting, sources state. One person was […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Fears of escalation as ENDF and TDF clash in Tigray
Situation in Ethiopia (per 29 January) The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and Tigray Defense Forces (TDF) reportedly clashed in Tselemti, western Tigray. The clashes started several days ago and the current situation is unclear. There are reports of military movements in southern Tigray. All flights between Addis Ababa and Tigray have been cancelled. This […]