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Ethiopia’s Tigray region braces for renewed war as peace deal falters
Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region is preparing for a potential return to armed conflict as local authorities accuse the federal government of violating the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement through drone strikes and military escalation. The warnings come amid shifting regional dynamics, with the Ethiopian government accusing Eritrea of mobilising and funding armed groups within Tigray. According to reports from the Associated Press, observers fear a potential alliance between Eritrea and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)—former enemies during the 2020-2022 war—against the Ethiopian federal forces. The Ethiopian military has reportedly begun calling up reserve forces in response to the growing instability. The Ethiopian military has not issued a public response to these allegations.
Source: Daily News Egypt February 23, 2026 18:55 UTC
