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Tigray rebels seize airports

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What happened

In tonight's edition: TPLF fighters take over the airport in Tigray amid escalating conflict with federal troops.

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Key facts

  • But first, concerns about South Africa's high rates of crimes are brought even more into focus as 11 people are killed at a party.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:27:14 UTC.

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  1. Tigray rebels seize airports

  2. Fears of return to war grow in Ethiopia's Tigray region

  3. Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war

  4. 6 Ukrainians accused of training armed rebels in India, Myanmar get default bail

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