Ethiopia has established a new administration in Tigray following military action, but ongoing tensions with Eritrea raise concerns about potential regional conflict.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced an interim government in Tigray, granting it six months to prepare for regional elections and restore stability. This follows a military offensive in September by the Tigray People's Liberation Front and other armed groups, which were ultimately forced to retreat and lose control of the region.
The new administration faces unresolved disputes over political authority and territory, including western Tigray, which is claimed by both Tigray and neighboring Amhara state. Ethiopia and Eritrea, once bitter enemies, have seen their relationship deteriorate since their 2018 peace agreement. Reports of Eritrean troop movements near the border have heightened concerns, though the extent of any current deployment remains disputed.
Why it matters
The new administration in Tigray may affect regional stability, particularly with unresolved disputes and tensions with Eritrea.
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What to watch
The implementation of the Pretoria Agreement and Eritrean troop movements near the Ethiopia-Eritrea border.
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