Renewed Tigray fighting raises fears of Ethiopia-Eritrea war

Summary

Renewed fighting between the TPLF and government forces, alongside worsening relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, has revived fears of another war with wider regional consequences, The Hindu reports. Africanews says Ethiopia’s military gains in northern Tigray do not end the conflict and could increase the risk of war with Eritrea, an analyst warns. A peace deal signed in November 2022 ended two years of fighting, but disputes over political power, territory and disarmament remain unresolved, according to The Hindu. This follows earlier reports that Ethiopia and Eritrea were edging toward war amid rising tensions.

Timeline

1. Africanews

   16 Oct 2026, 15:47 UTCSource ↗

   Africanews reports that an analyst warns Ethiopian military gains in northern Tigray could increase the risk of war with Eritrea rather than end the conflict.

2. The Hindu

   16 Oct 2026, 18:45 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that renewed fighting between the TPLF and government forces, worsening Ethiopia-Eritrea relations and unresolved disputes after the 2022 peace deal have revived fears of another war with wider regional consequences.