 To other parts of Africa, Ethiopia's government has declared a ceasefire in its war-torn Tigray region, as rebel fighters claim control of the regional capital, Mkele. Residents reported sins of jubilation with thousands in the streets, waving flags and setting off fireworks. The Ethiopian government has not confirmed the loss of the city. Nearly eight months after it forces out that the Tigrayan rebels. The conflict has pushed the region into a deep humanitarian crisis. More than 5 million people are in urgent need of food aid, the United Nations says, with 350,000 facing famine.