Ethiopian forces in the Welkait–Tegede–Setit Humera Zone of Amhara Region captured 37 Eritrean Shaebia soldiers and 18 TPLF-Junta militants last night during clashes near Dima city and West Telemt, repelling invasion attempts across the Tekeze River, according to a statement from local joint forces reported between 2:45 PM and 4:45 PM UTC on February 2, 2026. The Welkait–Tegede–Setit Humera Zone declared full readiness to counter a multi-front TPLF invasion encircling Welkait and Humera from Sudan, Shiraro, Dedebit, Telemt, and Adarkay, as posted on X by Neby G in the reporting window. Anti-TPLF demonstrations occurred in Humera, while a Fano fighter was photographed with Chinese QLZ-87 and Emirati CARACAL CSF 338 weapons, per Getahun Sisay, deputy commander of AFNM Menelik Command. In Dima, invaders were destroyed in a retaliatory action led by Belaynesh Amde, with an assisting force repelled, as stated by Danielson Kassa1 on X. The Tigray Interim Administration warned on Sunday of disruptions from suspended Ethiopian Airlines flights, cash shortages, and delayed salaries, urging federal intervention, according to Addis Standard. Flights are expected to resume on February 3, an airline officer in Mekelle confirmed to Addis Standard on Monday within the window. In Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud approved reauthorization of flights turned back on Sunday carrying security for Puntland and Jubaland leaders' advance teams, following pressure, Garowe Online reported. Parliamentary sessions adjourned after an MP injury, blocking his agenda for a second day, per Baidoa Online. A delegation led by a traditional elder supports mediation and dialogue resumption. New roadblocks appeared in Mogadishu’s Hilwaa district amid Al-Shabaab threats, local sources said. The US and Kenya launched a $71 million Manda Bay airfield upgrade to 10,000 feet for anti-Al-Shabaab operations, shifting from Djibouti, as noted by AFRICOM's General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, according to FTL Somalia shared by Addis Standard.
