ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia’s northern security situation is again attracting international attention as tensions surrounding Tigray raise questions about the durability of the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement.

The agreement ended the devastating Tigray conflict, but several major political, territorial and security questions remain unresolved. Recent reporting indicates that political and military alignments in northern Ethiopia are shifting once again.

The renewed tensions are increasing concerns that unresolved disputes could undermine the fragile peace. Developments involving the Tigray People's Liberation Front and other actors in northern Ethiopia are being closely monitored.

The situation is particularly sensitive because any deterioration in northern Ethiopia could have consequences beyond Tigray, affecting neighbouring regions and the wider Horn of Africa.

For the federal government, maintaining stability while addressing outstanding issues from the peace agreement remains a major challenge.

The coming weeks could prove important for Ethiopia’s efforts to preserve the Pretoria peace framework and prevent renewed large-scale conflict.

Regional observers are expected to continue monitoring political negotiations, security movements and relations among the different actors involved.

Ethiopia’s ability to resolve outstanding disputes through political dialogue will be critical to protecting the gains made since the 2022 peace agreement.