https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopia-s-tigray-rebels-abandon-regional-capital-mekelle-as-government-forces-enter-cityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopia-s-tigray-rebels-abandon-regional-capital-mekelle-as-government-forces-enter-cityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ethiopia-s-tigray-rebels-abandon-regional-capital-mekelle-as-government-forces-enter-city#u105080Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:50:47 +0000Ethiopian federal forces and allied fighters have taken full control of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region. The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) withdrew its forces from the city and relocated its administration, citing concerns for civilian safety. Federal troops entered the city on Saturday and were patrolling the streets by Sunday after seizing the main regional airport. Despite the retreat, TPLF leadership has vowed to continue its resistance. Meanwhile, regional leaders from Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, and Eritrea met in Alamein to discuss the risk of a wider conflict.Why it