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TPLF Restores Council, Elects Debretsion Amid Dual Governance Crisis

5/6/2026

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The TPLF restored Tigray’s legislative council, elected Debretsion Gebremichael as president and said the federal government breached the Pretoria Agreement by extending interim president Tadesse Worede’s term.
President Tadesse Worede said he will stay, leaving two competing regional governments.
After an explosion near the interim offices in Mekelle caused no casualties, the EU, Britain and an adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned the TPLF’s move could trigger a conflict and urged de-escalation.

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The TPLF restored Tigray’s legislative council, elected Debretsion Gebremichael as president and said the federal government breached the Pretoria Agreement by extending interim president Tadesse Worede’s term.
President Tadesse Worede said he will stay, leaving two competing regional governments.
After an explosion near the interim offices in Mekelle caused no casualties, the EU, Britain and an adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned the TPLF’s move could trigger a conflict and urged de-escalation.