Tigray Rebels Abandon Regional Capital Mekelle Amid Government Advance

Tigray rebels abandoned their regional capital of Mekelle in northern Ethiopia on Saturday as pro-government forces and federal militias advanced on the city.

Local residents expressed concern over potential looting and lawlessness after government offices and police stations were left without security personnel.

A regional mini-summit is scheduled in Alamein, Egypt, bringing together the leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and the Sudanese Armed Forces.