Focus on Africa - What's fuelling renewed tensions in Ethiopia's Tigray?
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Ethiopia's national airline has resumed flights to the northern Tigray region after being suspended for a week amid military tensions. The suspension heightened fears of renewed conflict between the national army and Tigrayan forces - who accuse Addis Ababa of killing civilians using drones. We hear from people in Tigray.
Also, are you using the right helmet while riding on a motorcycle? We look at the increase in the number of injuries and deaths from motorcycle accidents across many African cities.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Carolyne Kiambo, Keikantse Shumba and Ayuba Iliya
Technical Producer: David Nzau
Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
Published on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026.
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