Growing fear of war in the Horn of Africa after Eritrea cuts ties with Ethiopia

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Ethiopia severed diplomatic ties with Eritrea on October 2, 2026, expelling ten Eritrean diplomats amid escalating conflict in Tigray and accusations of Eritrean support for rebel forces. Eritrea responded by cutting all ties and accusing Ethiopia of a "declaration of war," while Ethiopia also expelled an Egyptian diplomat, further straining regional relations over issues including Red Sea access and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

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The Tigray conflict is no longer just a domestic issue. As Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt trade accusations, the African Union (AU) urges restraint.

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