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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Abiy appoints interim administration in Tigray
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced an interim administration for the northern Tigray region. His office said elections would be held within six months; additional reporting said the caretaker government was tasked with restoring security, rebuilding institutions and preparing for the vote. The appointment follows renewed fighting between federal forces and a rebel alliance.
WHO: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
WHAT: Abiy announced the establishment of an interim administration in Tigray.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Tigray, Ethiopia
WHY: The caretaker administration is tasked with restoring security, rebuilding institutions and preparing for elections within six months.
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