Ethiopia

Seven Ethiopian armed and political groups have announced the formation of an alliance aimed at ousting Abiy Ahmed’s government and establishing a transitional administration, as fighting spreads across Oromia and Amhara and tensions return to Tigray. The announcement followed violence in Gambella that killed 12 people, while a health centre received 88 injured and affected people.

Seven Ethiopian armed opposition groups have announced a coalition bringing together forces from Tigray, Amhara and Oromia, with the aim of changing the federal government and preparing for a political transition. The alliance comes amid continuing clashes in western Oromia and rising tensions between Addis Ababa and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front following military movements and drone strikes.