Tigray Rebels Accused of Forcible Recruitment Amidst Renewed Ethiopian Conflict

Renewed fighting has erupted in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, shattering the fragile peace agreement signed in November 2022. Reports indicate that a new alliance of armed groups in Tigray is forcibly recruiting men and boys, with some boys as young as 15 being rounded up on the streets. This development threatens to exacerbate a fresh humanitarian crisis in the region.

Meanwhile, in Nigeria, police are facing challenges in rescuing kidnapped youths due to the presence of bombs. The father of one of the 19 abducted youths expressed his distress, stating he has not eaten for three days due to worry. In Somalia, a Guardian investigation into a US airstrike that killed civilians has led to life-changing surgery for a young boy injured in the incident, funded by readers.