Addis Ababa, Oct 21, 2026 (AFP) - Drone strike kills four in Ethiopia's Tigray region: residents

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2026-10-21

A drone strike killed four people, including two children, in Ethiopia's Tigray region where rebels and federal forces have clashed in recent weeks, two residents told AFP on Wednesday. Tigrayan rebels, who have run the region for years, launched an offensive against the federal government last month, but were ultimately forced to retreat and lost control of the state. The fighting raised fears of a regional war, as the rebels had the backing of......

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