Heavy explosions have been reported in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, coinciding with a ban on drone flights and rising fears of a wider conflict as Ethiopian forces advance near the Tigray capital. The situation has escalated, prompting the Pope to call for dialogue and the African Union to convene an emergency session. The conflict, which has reignited in Tigray, threatens to destabilize the Horn of Africa, with experts warning that it could intersect with increasing tensions in Yemen and involve neighboring countries such as Eritrea and Sudan. Civilians are bearing the brunt of this violence, with reports of indiscriminate airstrikes and numerous casualties. Humanitarian access remains a critical concern amid calls for de-escalation and prevention of a return to a civil war reminiscent of previous atrocities.