Ethiopia
Armed opposition to TPLF in Tigray tempted to return to the fold

In Mekele, young politician Shewit Bitew has set about shutting down the Tigray Peace Forces, which he had nonetheless established last year. The opposition militia has become caught up in the power struggles affecting the region’s main party. […]

 Published on 04/03/2026 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes