Amnesty Warns Civilians at Risk as Fighting Resumes in Tigray
Amnesty International says renewed fighting in Tigray puts civilians at risk and has called for civilian protection and restored investigative mechanisms.
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Ethiopia Says 805.3 Million Seedlings Planted in 12-Hour Campaign
Ethiopia says its nationwide Green Legacy campaign planted 805.3 million seedlings on August 3, 2026, exceeding an 800 million target and the previous one-day national record.
Western Tigray Fighting Sends Hundreds Fleeing Toward Sudan
Hundreds of people reportedly fled toward Sudan after fighting in western Tigray on August 1, as federal and Tigrayan sides traded blame and concerns grew over the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement.
Ethiopia Launches One-Day Drive to Plant 800 Million Seedlings
Ethiopia began a nationwide campaign on August 3, 2026, aiming to plant 800 million seedlings in one day, with the government reporting more than 200 million planted by 9 a.m.
Fighting reported near Sheraro as Ethiopian government and TPLF trade blame
Clashes were reported near Sheraro in western Tigray on August 1, 2026, with Ethiopia’s federal government and the TPLF blaming each other for an escalation that threatens the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement.
Tigray drought plan faces $623 million funding gap, regional commission says
A regional emergency plan says more than 3.7 million people in Tigray need assistance across 50 rural districts, while just $3.38 million of a required $626.8 million has been secured.
African Union Calls for Coordinated Preparations for 2026 El Niño
The African Union Commission urged stronger continental coordination as the United Nations warned that El Niño could intensify heat, floods and drought across an already warming planet.
Ethiopian police say trafficking suspect extradited from Malawi
Ethiopian Federal Police said an alleged human-trafficking ringleader was extradited from Malawi after a joint operation involving Interpol and Malawian authorities.