Serwe TV - Breaking News This is Serwe TV. I am [Presenter Name]. Today we have brought you the major political and military developments observed in the Horn of Africa. Internal documents from the United States government emerging from Washington indicate that the U.S. is nearing the lifting of long-standing economic and military sanctions imposed on Eritrea. This seemingly sudden diplomatic move is reportedly aimed at bringing stability to the Red Sea region and deterring the military movements Ethiopia is conducting to acquire a port by force. Washington's reason for this decision is to improve its relationship with Asmara, to signal to Addis Ababa that it does not support any maritime access interests pursued through force, and to de-escalate the military tensions created in the region. As analysts indicate, due to the disruption of transport routes in the Middle East, the strategic importance of Eritrea's coastline has become a priority for the United States. Although the U.S. State Department has not officially announced the timing of the sanctions lifting, this step represents a major shift following years of cold relations. While this diplomatic game is underway, the military conflict within Ethiopia has escalated to a higher level. Today, Friday, May 8, 2026, in the Mehal Sayint zone of the Amhara region, at a place specifically called Work Mawcha, Fano forces of the Atros Battalion carried out an attack on a large government Prosperity convoy. It has been learned that this group of government officials, escorted by Zu-23 anti-aircraft weaponry, was moving from the town of Densa to facilitate logistical work for the elections. The attack was aimed at disrupting the government's efforts to hold elections amidst the intense war, and it is reported to have caused significant military losses in the area. This event demonstrates the security vacuum in the region and the influence Fano forces have over the government's military apparatus. This internal instability has also crossed over to neighboring countries, creating new diplomatic tensions. Relations between Ethiopia and Sudan have deteriorated to a worse level due to border security and allegations of supporting militants. Khartoum officials have accused Ethiopia of conducting a drone strike near the airport in Khartoum on May 1st. However, the Ethiopian government has completely denied these allegations, counter-accusing Sudan of becoming a logistical corridor for transferring weapons and personnel for Oromo and Tigray armed forces. Security analysts indicate that this friction could further aggravate the fragile situation in the Horn of Africa. Both countries are on high alert, having increased their military readiness along their borders. Serwe TV will closely monitor these rapid developments taking place in our region. Our news for today ends here. Peace be with you.