In Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, rebel forces have recaptured its capital, Mekelle. Residents reported scenes of joy, with fireworks and thousands waving flags.<br />'' <br />''There had been recent reports of renewed fighting between fighters of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and government forces outside Mekelle. But a rapid offensive on Monday led to the unexpected recapture of the city by the rebels.<br />'' <br />''The Ethiopia government, which took Mekelle in November after rebels rejected political reforms and captured army bases, has now called a humanitarian ceasefire in the region.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The fighting between rebels and government has left thousands dead and has pushed 350,000 towards famine. More than two million people have been displaced.</span><br />