Ethiopian forces expand control in Tigray amid claims of Eritrean losses

Summary

Ethiopian forces have expanded their control in Tigray, Al Jazeera reports, while Eritrea denies troop movement inside northern Ethiopia and the United States calls for de-escalation. Africanews reports that a spokesperson for an Ethiopian pro-government militia said Eritrean troops in Tigray suffered heavy losses and were retreating toward the border.

Timeline

1. Africanews

   15 Oct 2026, 08:25 UTCSource ↗

   Africanews reports that a spokesperson for an Ethiopian pro-government militia said Eritrean troops in Tigray suffered heavy losses and were retreating toward their border.

2. Al Jazeera

   15 Oct 2026, 18:41 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that Ethiopian forces expanded control in Tigray, while Eritrea denied troop movement inside northern Ethiopia and the United States called for de-escalation.