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- 1Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebels●Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
Ethiopia has publicly accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces amid renewed clashes in the country's north, further straining relations with both neighbours. The claim marks an escalation in rhetoric around the conflict and raises fears of the fighting drawing in outside powers and destabilising the already volatile Horn of Africa region.
- 2UN urges funding as El Nino threatens Horn of Africa▼UN official urges more funding as El Nino threatens Horn of Africa
A United Nations official has called for increased funding to address the threat posed by El Nino in the Horn of Africa. The weather pattern is expected to bring extreme conditions to a region already grappling with drought, food insecurity and conflict, including in Sudan. Aid agencies warn that without additional resources, millions of people could face worsening hunger and displacement in the months ahead.
- 3Ethiopia risks a wider war: five things to know▼Ethiopia risks a wider war. Here are 5 things to know
Attention is turning to Ethiopia amid warnings that the country risks sliding into a wider war. Coverage lays out five key points to understand the situation, amid concern that renewed fighting could draw in additional forces and destabilise the wider Horn of Africa region.
- 4Djibouti urges global help as Yemen war refugees arrive▼Djibouti urges world to help as Yemen war drives refugee influx
Djibouti has called on the international community to provide assistance as the war in Yemen pushes a growing flow of refugees and migrants across the Red Sea to its shores. The small Horn of Africa nation says it is struggling to cope with the influx, and is seeking support for shelter, food and aid services for those fleeing the conflict.
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Rebel groups in Ethiopia have announced the formation of a new alliance as fighting intensifies in the country's renewed civil conflict. The coalition brings together armed opposition factions at a time when hostilities have flared again, raising concerns about further escalation and instability in the Horn of Africa region. Details of the alliance's members and objectives remain limited.
- 6Ethiopia's army pledges restraint amid new civil war fears●Ethiopia’s army promises restraint amid fears of new civil war https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/e thiopias-army
Ethiopia's military leadership has promised restraint amid mounting fears the country could slide back into civil war. The army chief accused neighbouring Eritrea of funding and supporting armed groups inside Ethiopia with the aim of weakening the country. The accusations sharpen concerns about renewed conflict in a region still recovering from the war in Tigray, and observers are watching closely whether tensions with Eritrea escalate further.
- 7Ethiopia army chief accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing plot●Ethiopia’s army chief accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing armed alliance seeking to oust Abiy Ahmed
Ethiopia's army chief has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of supporting an armed alliance that aims to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from power. The allegation marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the Nile basin neighbours, whose relations have been strained by disputes including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and regional security issues. Neither Egypt nor Sudan has responded to the accusation so far.
- 8Sudan rejects accusations of backing Ethiopian opposition▼Sudan rejects accusations of supporting Ethiopian opposition — Anadolu Agency
Sudan has rejected accusations that it is supporting opposition groups in Ethiopia, according to Anadolu Agency. The reported denial comes against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in the Horn of Africa, where relations between Khartoum and Addis Ababa have been strained by border and dam disputes. Further details of the accusation and Sudan's response were not provided.
- 9US Shifts Sudan Strategy as Coercive Leverage Falls Short▼The United States’ Shifting Sudan Strategy and the Limits of Coercive Leverage
Analysis is drawing attention to the United States' changing approach to Sudan, arguing that Washington's reliance on coercive tools such as sanctions and diplomatic pressure has delivered limited results amid the country's ongoing conflict. Commentators are debating whether the new strategy signals a broader recalibration of US policy in the Horn of Africa.
- 10Kenyan Church calls for protection of refugee and migrant minors▼Kenya: Church urges protection for refugee and migrant minors
The Catholic Church in Kenya has urged stronger protection for refugee and migrant children, calling on authorities and communities to safeguard unaccompanied and vulnerable minors. Kenya hosts a significant refugee population, mainly in camps near the Somali border, and children there face risks of exploitation, trafficking and lack of access to education and documentation.