For the week ending February 15, 2026, and into today, February 17, fighting between the Amhara Fano self-defense force and Oromo Prosperity Party regime joint forces has intensified across 37 woredas in 11 zonal administrations. Recent reports confirm drone attacks resulting in civilian casualties in Debre-Tabor City and Fogera Woreda in the South Gonder Zone. In Addis Ababa, authorities have conducted mass arrests of local youths and opposition political figures, timed with the ongoing 39th African Union Summit. The conflict continues to see a breakdown in communications and essential services in several regions including Wag-Hemra, North Wollo, and North Shewa.