Al Jazeera · 2026-10-04
• What happened: Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle Ethiopia’s government forces say they’ve seized Mekelle from Tigray fighters after a week of intense battles. The fighting has reignited fears of a full-scale war that could draw in neighbouring countri... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle
Ethiopia’s government forces say they’ve seized Mekelle from Tigray fighters after a week of intense battles. The fighting has reignited fears of a full-scale war that could draw in neighbouring countries.
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