Ethiopia's main armed groups form anti-government alliance

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What happened

In tonight's edition, a coalition of opposition groups band together in the hope of ousting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Also, I speak to the deputy chief of the UN's peacekeeping mission in DR Congo.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:16:13 UTC.

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  1. Ethiopian opposition groups unite to mount challenge to prime minister Abiy

  2. Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance

  3. Ethiopia's main armed groups form anti-government alliance

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