The US and other nations called for a ceasefire in Ethiopia amid fighting between Tigrayan forces and government troops. The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) claimed it had reached near Addis Ababa as the government described it as an "existential war".

Ethiopian government forces, TPLF engage in heavy fighting amid ceasefire calls

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government will protect civilians in the northern region of Tigray, he told African peace envoys on Friday, a day after he announced the military was beginning the "final phase" of an offensive there.

Ethiopian PM tells African envoys he will protect civilians in Tigray

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Ethiopian government forces, TPLF engage in heavy fighting amid ceasefire calls

Ethiopian PM tells African envoys he will protect civilians in Tigray