KAMPALA, Uganda — Ethiopian federal forces have taken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according

Ethiopia's army has retaken the main airport in the Tigray region, as new clashes with Eritrea have sparked concern about wider regional conflict.

Ethiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters

Ethiopian forces retook Mekelle's airport on 3 October 2026. Who holds Tigray's capital is unclear, and MSF has counted over 720 wounded. riotimesonline.com/">The Rio Times.