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Ethiopian federal forces control Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in Egypt

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What happened

Troops loyal to Ethiopia's federal government were patrolling the streets of Mekelle on Sunday, a day after the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) withdrew its forces from the northern city.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:22:43 UTC.

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  1. Opposition fighters withdraw from capital of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region

  2. Ethiopian federal forces control Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in Egypt

  3. Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital

  4. Opposition fighters in northern Ethiopia's Tigray withdraw from regional capital

  5. Ethiopia controls Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in Egypt

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