Horn insurgencies and election deadlocks escalate
Key Questions
What clashes are occurring in Ethiopia ahead of 2026 polls?
Fano, OLA, and TPLF groups are clashing in Ethiopia pre-2026 elections. These insurgencies contribute to escalating election deadlocks in the Horn of Africa.
Which groups are involved in Horn of Africa insurgencies?
Insurgencies involve RSF/SPLM-N in Tasis, UAE in Benishangul, SPLM-IO in Jebel Iraq, al-Shabaab, FRUD-A, and conflicts in South Sudan. Eritrea shows defiance amid Russia's courtship.
What is the context of Sudan's military actions?
Hundreds of fighters were killed as Sudan's army pushed to reopen the Kordofan road but faltered. This fits into broader Horn insurgencies with RSF involvement.
Fano/OLA/TPLF Ethiopia clashes pre-2026 polls; RSF/SPLM-N Tasis/UAE Benishangul/SPLM-IO Jebel Iraq/al-Shabaab/FRUD-A/South Sudan; Eritrea defiance amid Russia GS courting.
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Updated Apr 20, 2026