Government-allied forces and the Tigray Peace Force said they had taken control of Mekelle after the TPLF withdrew. The renewed fighting has deepened doubts over the 2022 peace deal as civilians still face shortages and fear.

Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed ties and with tensions spreading across the region, the African Union is urging all sides to show restraint. Meanwhile, Ethiopia's army is advancing toward the Tigrayan…