Seven armed groups in Ethiopia form alliance claiming to topple government, warning of possible civil war

Alliance of armed groups

Seven armed groups in Ethiopia publicly announced a joint alliance aimed at removing the government in Addis Ababa, according to a video report by Al Jazeera dated 22 September 2026. The participants described the country as being on the brink of disintegration and placed responsibility for the situation on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Government response

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed responded to the alliance’s claims by stating that Ethiopia retains the capacity to defend itself against any threats. He did not provide specific details about security operations or the identities of the groups involved.

Unverified aspects

The report did not include independent verification of the alliance’s composition, the number of fighters involved, or any recent clashes directly linked to the announced coalition. It also did not present casualty figures or confirm whether the groups have coordinated military actions since the announcement. Further information from on-the-ground sources remains unavailable.