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24 September 2026

How renewed fighting in Tigray could spread across the Horn of Africa

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Source reporting: Deutsche Welle English

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How renewed fighting in Tigray could spread across the Horn of Africa

The fresh hostilities in Ethiopia's Tigray region come after months of growing animosity between rebel forces and the federal government. Horn of Africa expert Martin Plaut warns of possible regional spillover.

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