ADDIS ABABA — Northern Ethiopia faces the grim prospect of renewed full-scale conflict after forces loyal to the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) launched a sweeping offensive, seizing critical regional airports and shattering the landmark 2022 Pretoria peace agreement.
The sudden escalation comes in the wake of mounting political friction and the formation of a newly minted anti-government coalition aimed at challenging Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration. Tigrayan fighters rapidly moved to take control of key infrastructure hubs, including airports in Mekelle, Shire, and Axum, prompting commercial carriers to immediately suspend all flights into the region. The aggressive maneuvers have triggered a fierce counter-response from federal authorities, who have intensified drone strikes and military operations across northern fronts.
With heavy fighting now spreading outward into neighboring border zones and communication networks facing widespread blackouts, international observers and regional experts warn that the collapse of the fragile peace accord could drag the wider Horn of Africa back into a devastating cycle of instability. Diplomatic missions are scrambling to urge immediate de-escalation, but as front lines harden, the path back to negotiations remains narrow.
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