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Fighting has escalated in Ethiopia between federal forces and armed groups, according to France 24. This comes after the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Front of Tigray (TPLF) declared a full-scale war with federal forces, and formed a coalition with six other armed groups in the country, all aiming to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the intensification of fighting in Ethiopia signals a deepening of the country's political and social crisis. These conflicts reflect the difficulty of achieving stability after drastic political changes in recent years. In a broader context, Ethiopia is grappling with economic and social challenges, exacerbating internal conflicts.
More from our correspondent in Addis Ababa Tom Canetti.
