Tensions are rising again between Eritrea and Ethiopia, raising fears of another war in the Horn of Africa. The two countries have a long and troubled history. Eritrea became independent from Ethiopia in 1993, but it later fought a deadly border war. In 2019, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made peace with Eritrea and even [...]
Eritrea has rejected accusations from Ethiopia that its troops are operating inside Ethiopian territory, calling the claims false and politically motivated. The dispute began after Ethiopia’s foreign minister sent a letter demanding the withdrawal of Eritrean soldiers and accusing Eritrea of aggression. Ethiopia also claimed Eritrea was working with rebel groups and supplying them with [...]
Tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia have risen again after Ethiopia’s police said they seized 56,000 rounds of ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels in the Amhara region. Ethiopia accused Eritrea of supporting the Fano rebels, who have been fighting since 2023. Eritrea denied the claim, calling it false and saying Ethiopia wants an excuse to [...]
Eritrea and Ethiopia are facing serious tensions over access to the sea and control of ports. Eritrea’s Foreign Minister accused Ethiopia of preparing for war and said Ethiopia’s actions insult Eritrea’s independence. Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Gideon Timothy, said Eritrea has violated Ethiopia’s sovereignty by controlling areas in northern Ethiopia and interfering in its internal [...]
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of working with a group linked to the Tigray conflict to start a new war. A letter from Ethiopia’s foreign minister to the United Nations claims that Eritrea and a hardline Tigray faction are supporting armed groups in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. These groups, known as Fano militias, are fighting against the [...]