Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict and the battle to control information

Politics Feb 16
The eruption of fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region 100 days ago has pitted journalists wanting to report on the conflict against a government seeking to maintain total narrative control.
Ethiopia’s federal government restricted access to Tigray after fighting began
More than 2m people displaced by conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Politics Jan 07
About 2.2 million people have been displaced within Ethiopia’s Tigray region since fighting erupted there in November with about half fleeing after their homes were burned down, a local government official said.
Locals in Alamata celebrated the release of a self-described political prisoner
The former prime minister was arrested in November this year
Politics Dec 30
Since Ethiopia's government launched a military offensive on the northern Tigray region in November, a new conflict is ensuing over land rights.
Shots of Tigray region in the North of Ethiopia. - Copyright © africanews Africanews
Civilians bear brunt of conflict as Ethiopia issues ultimatum on Tigray
Politics Nov 24
Another warning by Ethiopia’s Federal government as it issues a 72-hour ultimatum to the embattled Tigray region. A senior official Redwan Hussien said Monday the slightest strike could take precious lives.
The pregnant woman was forced to flee intense fighting near her home in Humera
Ethiopia Conflict: The story of a pregnant refugee
Life Style Nov 23
Like all mothers-to-be, Berekhti Burro dreamt of bringing new life into the world in a safe place, with love and care at home to give her baby the best start.
Ethiopia's spiraling conflict threatens regional stability
Politics Nov 17
Deadly fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and the regional government of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has already claimed hundreds of military and civilian lives, according to the scarce reports coming from the region.
People have been trying to leave the Tigray region amid rising tensions
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: A powder keg waiting to explode
Politics Nov 09
According to eyewitnesses, Ethiopian fighter jets on Thursday bombed Tigrayan People's Liberation Front positions — a clear sign of escalation in one of Africa's most populous and well-armed nations.