The Amhara Fano National Movement held a media briefing for international journalists on February 7, 2026, detailing the establishment of the organization, the status of the Amhara survival struggle, the ongoing war, human rights practices, prisoners of war, and gaps in international understanding. The session occurred in the presence of reporters from Reuters, The New York Times, France 24, Associated Press, and Al Jazeera, according to the group's official X account. The Public Relations Department of the Amhara Fano National Movement provided clarifications on the overall condition of the struggle, its formation, application of laws of war, and responses to journalists' questions. The organization stated the briefing aims to increase global focus on the Amhara struggle, which has received limited international attention, and pledged to continue such activities, as posted on https://x.com/afnm_official/status/2020186980122870224. In separate developments in Somalia, Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) troops appeared in Comaad and advanced into Ilguule, Qodqod, and Dabayoodley, areas held by local militias, before reaching Bukurre and Teedaan in Maxaas district, according to an X post from AAGA CAWLAN101. Over the past month, FGS troops have increased activity in Matabaan district amid preparations for a new operation against Al Shabaab, the same source reported on https://x.com/AAGA_CAWLAN101/status/2020200155048472933.
