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1 event since 22 Oct 2026, across Ethiopia. Last update 22 Oct 2026, 15:40 UTC.

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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.

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22 Oct 2026 ● New
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 takes border town of Zalambessa as fears of war with…

Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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22 Oct 2026

Ethiopia takes border town of Zalambessa as fears of war with Eritrea grow 22 Oct 2026 · Ground fighting · impact 3 · Zalambessa, Ethiopia

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