4 October 2026

Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle

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Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle

Ethiopia’s government forces say they’ve seized Mekelle from Tigray fighters after a week of intense battles.

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