A simmering power struggle in Ethiopia’s northern regions is taking on new dimensions as long-standing rivalries flare and territorial tensions deepen. Fresh alliances are emerging among factions, complicating the already volatile landscape and raising concerns over potential escalation. The shifting dynamics suggest a more fragmented and unpredictable conflict ahead, with local and external actors increasingly drawn into the fray. Analysts warn that without intervention, the instability could further destabilize the broader region.
Old rivalries, territorial disputes and new alliances are reshaping the conflict in Ethiopia’s north.
