Explosions reported in two cities in Ethiopia's Amhara state

Members of Amhara region militias ride on their truck as they head to a mission [Reuters]

Two explosions went off in two different cities in Ethiopia’s Amhara state, which neighbours the northern state of Tigray where federal troops are fighting local forces.

The explosions were reported in Bahir Dar and Gondar, Amhara’s communication office and the state’s news service said late on Friday.