# Ethiopian PM appoints interim Tigray administration, eyes elections in six months

https://mins.news/en/item/105630

- CGTN, 2026-10-16 16:50 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-17/Ethiopia-PM-names-interim-Tigray-government-eyes-polls-in-six-months-1RitaUJrJCw/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed a six-month interim administration for Tigray, tasked with restoring stability, rebuilding institutions and preparing for elections. The move follows renewed fighting between federal forces and a rebel alliance, which has also strained relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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