Reporting from the Horn of Africa indicates a dangerous escalation in northern Ethiopia. On February 6, 2026, reports emerged of significant clashes in the disputed western area of Tselemti, where Tigrayan forces engaged with Ethiopian federal troops and Amhara militias. These confrontations, which began in late January and persisted into the first week of February, represent the most severe breach of stability since the 2022 Pretoria Accord. The involvement of Amhara militias alongside federal forces underscores the ongoing volatility of ethnic alliances. Fatality reports have surfaced from both sides, and there is growing concern that the conflict could draw in outside sponsors, including Eritrea, which has been accused of providing logistical support to Fano rebels. The episode exposes the fragility of the post-war equilibrium and Addis Ababa’s struggling regional strategy.