Ethiopian-Eritrean fighting raises fears of wider war as Egypt builds Red Sea alliance - analysis
Drone strikes in northern Ethiopia, competing claims over Red Sea access, and a new four-country diplomatic alignment threaten to deepen instability across the Horn of Africa.
Ethiopian-Eritrean skirmishes have raised concerns about the potential for a wider conflict in the Horn of Africa, with Egypt building alliances in the Red Sea region. Reports indicate that Ethiopian drones targeted Eritrean troops near the town of Adigrat, despite Eritrea denying the allegations. The UN Security Council received a letter from Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos demanding Eritrean withdrawal from Ethiopian territory, claiming up to 60 kilometers of invasion.
Eritrea has since withdrawn from Adigrat, but tensions remain high, with Ethiopia accusing Egypt, Eritrea, and Sudan of supporting an opposition alliance led by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). The United States has warned both countries to exercise restraint, as a further escalation could affect US relations. Egypt has strengthened ties with Sudan, Eritrea, and Somalia, emphasizing the exclusive responsibility of coastal states for Red Sea security and governance.
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