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Ethiopia takes border town of Zalambessa as fears of war with Eritrea grow

· Zalambessa, Ethiopia · single source so far

Ethiopia has taken control of the border town of Zalambessa, and there are fears Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed may send troops into Eritrea.

Location
Zalambessa, Ethiopia · Ethiopia live map
Coordinates
14.70°N 39.50°E
Reported
22 Oct 2026, 15:40 UTC
Category
Conflict · Ground fighting
Impact
3 of 5 · Serious
Situation
Ethiopia–Eritrea tensions
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Ethiopia takes border town of Zalambessa as fears of war with Eritrea grow

Ethiopia has taken control of the border town of Zalambessa. There are fears that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed may send troops into Eritrea.

  • Ethiopia now controls Zalambessa, on the border with Eritrea.
  • Concern is growing about a possible war between the two countries.
Updated 22 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.