Ethiopian civil conflict (2018–present)

Ethiopian civil conflict › 2026 Ethiopian offensive

Ethiopian forces capture Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray Region, after the withdrawal of the Tigray People's Liberation Front.

Ethiopian civil conflict › 2026 Ethiopian offensive

A drone strikes a displacement camp in Sheraro, Tigray Region, killing at least eight people, including a child, and seriously injuring six others.

Ethiopian civil conflict › 2026 Ethiopian offensive

Ethiopian federal forces retake control of the Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, Tigray, from the Tigray People's Liberation Front.

Ethiopian civil conflict › 2026 Ethiopian offensive

Ethiopian government forces push Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels out of Afar Region after recapturing the towns of Abala, Erebti and Megale.

Ethiopian civil conflict › 2026 Ethiopian offensive

Explosions caused by suspected drone strikes are reported in Ethiopia's capital of Addis Ababa, including one near the Ethiopian National Defense Force' headquarters.

Ethiopian civil conflict, TPLF insurgency in Ethiopia › Eritrea–Ethiopia relations

Ethiopia closes its embassy in Eritrea and announces the expulsion of ten Eritrean diplomats from the country, after accusing its neighbour of financing the Tigray People's Liberation Front.

Ethiopian civil conflict, TPLF insurgency in Ethiopia › Eritrea–Ethiopia relations

Eritrea's foreign ministry announces that the country will cut off diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in response.

Ethiopian civil conflict, TPLF insurgency in Ethiopia › Egypt–Ethiopia relations

A diplomat from Egypt is told to leave Ethiopia within 48 hours after being declared as persona non grata.

Ethiopian civil conflict › 2026 Ethiopian offensive

A drone strikes Tigrai Television's headquarters in Mekelle, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, forcing the station off air, while Tigray People's Liberation Front forces capture Erebti, Afar Region, and advance toward Afdera.

Ethiopian civil conflict › 2026 Ethiopian offensive

Fano fighters launch several attacks in the Amhara Region. Shootouts with the Ethiopian National Defense Force are ongoing, causing several casualties, while a colonel is captured.

Ethiopian civil conflict › 2026 Ethiopian offensive

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) seizes several airports in Tigray, while clashes are ongoing in the nearby regions of Afar and Amhara. The TPLF says that it has started a "defensive war" against the federal government of Ethiopia.

Ethiopian civil conflict › 2026 Ethiopian offensive

The Ethiopian National Defense Force launches 21 airstrikes in Alamata, Tigray Region, killing 14 civilians and wounding 22 more. Two empty schools are also hit.