By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on ONU Info
About 50,000 people have fled fighting between the forces of the Somali and Oromia regions in southern Ethiopia and sought refuge in Kenya. The UNHCR reported the rise in displacement on Wednesday and warned of worsening humanitarian needs as clashes have continued for several days.
Clashes between forces from Ethiopia’s Somali and Oromia regions have killed at least five people, according to the Acled NGO. The conflict, linked to territorial disputes, has driven thousands of Ethiopians across the border, with up to 36,000 people arriving in Moyale, Kenya, according to the Marsabit County commissioner cited by RFI.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Source: RFI ·
Debretsion Gebremichael, leader of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), says his movement's forces are continuing to fight the Ethiopian army and have won tactical victories. The statement comes a month after fighting resumed, as the government claims control of the region's main cities, reports RFI.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Source: RFI ·
The Houthis called on Wednesday for Aden airport to be evacuated immediately, claiming that a Saudi military cargo plane carrying weapons was there. Their spokesman Yahya Saree issued the warning after explosions were heard in the city, as fighting between the rebels and pro-government forces intensified, according to TimesLIVE and Sowetan. Sowetan reports that renewed fighting ended the UN-brokered truce of 2022.
🇾🇪 Yemen · Source: TimesLIVE ·
Fierce fighting between Somalis and Oromos has continued for a third day in Moyale, a town on the Ethiopia-Kenya border. Residents have fled to Kenya, while Ethiopia’s federal government and the Somali administration have not yet responded, Puntland Post reports.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Source: Puntland Post ·
Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jetsEthiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced, describing the delivery as strengthening defence capabilities and national security, according to Fanamc, TimesLIVE, Horn Diplomat and Punch. Four S-400 anti-aircraft batteries are also planned. Punch reported that the announcement was made on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, as tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea grow.
Macharia Njeru enters Kenya’s 2027 presidential raceMacharia Njeru, former chair of Kenya’s Independent Policing Oversight Authority, announces his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election under the Mwongozo Mpya Party. In Ol-Kalou, he says his party will also field candidates in parliamentary and local elections, according to Citizen Digital.The week in Africa
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