Ethiopian federal forces take full control of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, as fighting continues in the area. Multiple outlets report that forces have either seized or regained control of the city, citing local sources.
At the same time, Ethiopia’s regional rivals meet in Egypt amid concerns that the conflict could widen. RFI and IOL say representatives gather in Cairo, while The Hindu reports a meeting in Alamein. The participants described across the reports include Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, and Eritrea—countries that are said to have difficult relations with Ethiopia—along with discussions focused on the escalating situation and the risk of broader regional involvement.
While the news coverage agrees on Mekelle’s control shifting back to federal forces and on a coordinated diplomatic effort by neighboring states, they differ slightly on the reported location within Egypt (Cairo versus Alamein) and on whether the action is described as an initial seizure or a regained control.
