Ethiopia faces renewed conflict as battle lines intensify

Ethiopia: Ethiopia is a sovereign country in the Horn of Africa governed under a federal system. It is currently facing renewed internal conflict centered in the Tigray region, where federal forces are engaged in fighting with Tigrayan rebels and allied opposition groups. The escalation has involved seizures of key infrastructure and clashes extending into neighboring regions. Alliance Shifts: The Tigray People's Liberation Front has formed a new alliance with other armed opposition groups aiming to challenge the federal government. Conflict Escalation: Tigrayan forces have seized airports and launched offensives in northern Ethiopia, prompting accusations from both sides of restarting hostilities.