Ethiopia Capital Hears Explosions Amid Drone Ban; Tigray Fighting Claims 52

Explosions were reported in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, following a ban on drone flights. This incident occurs just a week after renewed fighting erupted north of the capital between the national army and a newly formed alliance of armed groups. The conflict has intensified, with reports indicating that fighting has spread to neighboring regions, leading to the stranding of tourists in the historic town of Lalibela.

In the Tigray region, the escalating conflict has resulted in the deaths of at least 52 civilians, according to a medic who spoke to the BBC. The violence, which has now expanded beyond Tigray's borders, is creating a dire humanitarian situation and disrupting life across several areas. The spread of fighting and the ban on aerial surveillance highlight the volatile security landscape in Ethiopia.