Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is set to address the country's federal parliament on the conflict between government forces and Tigrayan rebels in the North. It will be his first time addressing parliament since he won a second term in office in June 2021. Ethiopian federal forces have been fighting rebels loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) since November 2020. On Sunday, Mr Abiy announced the start of electricity generation from the controversial dam, prompting angry reactions from Egypt and Sudan. They view the dam as a threat because of their dependence on the Nile for drinking water and irrigation.

Source: Ethiopian News February 22, 2022 23:18 UTC