Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict has reignited, with drone strikes and ground fighting resuming in August 2026. A surprising rebel alliance now unites former enemies—including the TPLF, Fano, and Oromo Liberation Army—against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. With Sudan and Eritrea backing opposing sides, two of Africa's deadliest wars threaten to merge catastrophically.

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