Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — May 17, 2026 | Horn News Hub
A new political coalition named the “Tigray Peace and Reform Council” has officially been established in Addis Ababa, according to reports by local media outlets.
The council was formed following the restructuring of a group known as the “Tigray Reformist Forces Movement,” which had been created nearly eight months ago. Organizers said the movement revised its manifesto and relaunched itself under the new name during its inaugural assembly held on Monday in the Ethiopian capital.
The founding conference was attended by several prominent political and military figures from Tigray, including General Tsadkan Gebretensae and Getachew Reda, both of whom participated in the Pretoria peace negotiations. Former military commander General Goitom Gebre, representatives of seven Tigray based political organizations, former regional officials, ex combatants, and various civic associations were also reported to be present.
According to local media reports, Getachew Reda stated that the council is expected to begin operating in Mekelle in the near future.
The council said its main objective is to address what it described as constitutional violations and breaches of the Pretoria Peace Agreement in Tigray. It accused a faction within the TPLF of taking power through force and stated that it seeks to create conditions for a peaceful political transition through organized political engagement and the establishment of an elected and legally recognized regional government.
The newly formed council also stated that it aims to restore Tigray’s constitutional administrative structure as it existed before the war and to facilitate the return of internally displaced people to their homes.
Reports indicate that the coalition includes five political parties: Simeret, Baytona, Arena Tigray, Tinsae 70 Enderta, and Qanchi Haqi. The council is also said to include the military wing of the Tigray Peace Force (TPF) and other civic organizations.
The formation of the council comes at a time of continued political tensions and debate over governance, implementation of the Pretoria Agreement, and the future political direction of the Tigray region.
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