Rising tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray region are fueled by internal power conflicts and regional disagreements, raising concerns about the potential return of violence. An internal coup in the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) resulted in party chair Debretsion Gebremichael taking charge, which compelled interim president Getachew Reda to flee to Addis Ababa. The turmoil has led to outbreaks of violence, lengthy lines at banks, and concerns about… Read More “Coup in Tigray and escalated tensions in the Red Sea pose risks for a renewed conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea.”
