Conflict · Adigrat, Tigray · Ethiopia · October 10, 2026

Ethiopia retakes Adigrat after Eritrean forces withdraw

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 9, 8:00 PM ET

Ethiopian forces regained control of Adigrat in the Tigray Region after Eritrean troops pulled out. Celebrations were reported in the city.

Why it matters

The withdrawal may ease tensions on a volatile border between two Horn of Africa neighbours.

Background

Ethiopia and Eritrea fought a border war from 1998 to 2000 and later reconciled, with Eritrean troops fighting alongside Ethiopia during the 2020-2022 Tigray war. Relations have since deteriorated, and Adigrat lies close to the Eritrean border.

The story so far

1. Oct 7Eritrean troops reportedly advance into Ethiopia's Tigray
2. Oct 8Eritrean forces reported advancing into Ethiopia's Tigray
3. Oct 10Ethiopia retakes Adigrat after Eritrean forces withdraw
4. Oct 11Ethiopian forces regain Adigrat after Eritrean withdrawal
5. Oct 18Residents in Tigray describe Ethiopian drone strikes
6. Oct 22Drone strikes kill schoolchildren and civilians in northern Ethiopia

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Sources

• Oman Observer ↗October 10, 2026

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