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Leaders from Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan issued a joint declaration after meeting in New Alamein City, Egypt. They called for political solutions to regional conflicts and backed Sudan’s military-led government as fighting escalated in Ethiopia.
Explosions were heard overnight in Addis Ababa after a drone ban. Diplomatic sources reported blasts near military sites, while a source linked to an opposition alliance claimed the group carried out drone strikes; their cause and any casualties remain unconfirmed.
The Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival unites seven armed groups.
Ethiopian and allied forces expanded control across Tigray, entered Aksum and retook Adwa and Adigrat, while ACLED reported Eritrean troops withdrawing through Zalambessa. Eritrea denied its forces entered Tigray and rejected claims of losses; the US called for de-escalation.
The new Ethiopian opposition alliance comprises seven groups.
UNHCR warned that deep funding cuts are putting assistance for nearly 8.3 million people at risk. Its chief said more than 50,000 survivors in Sudan may lose specialized care, services in Chad are at risk, and 8,000 staff have departed since 2024.
AllegedMore than 50,000 survivors of sexual violence in Darfur and Kordofan could lose access to post-rape care.
Tigray rebels claimed that a full-blown war was taking place in Ethiopia. The supplied text provides no further details or independent verification.
Aliko Dangote, Ethiopia and Djibouti agreed to develop a petroleum pipeline and storage project linking Djibouti's Damerjog port with Dewele in Ethiopia. The project is expected to begin operations within 18 months.
The petroleum pipeline and storage project is valued at USD 660000000.
Seven Ethiopian armed groups announced the Alliance for Survival, saying they would remove the government and establish a transitional administration. The coalition includes groups from six of Ethiopia’s 12 regional states.
Seven Ethiopian armed groups formed an alliance called the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival.