Since 2023, he is partaking in the War in Amhara fighting against the government force.

Although he has no involved in any political groups and armed struggle movements during the early reforms of Abiy Ahmed, he did participated in Fano youth movements in Amhara region to end the persecution of Amhara people.

[1][2] After 2019–2020, Habte joined the Fano movement, asserting the persecution of Amhara would end by armed response.

When the Tigray war broke out, he fought alongside Fano militant in various fronts, supporting the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) force.

Since 2023, Habte leads the North Gondar Command and, as of 2024, his battalion said to have been increased significantly.