Africa
UK urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to de-escalate, saying it opposes any action that breaches a neighbour’s border
In a statement dated 15 October, the UK government voiced great concern over the Horn of Africa, opposed any breach…
Topic
Eritrea
Africa
Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse each other of war: Addis Ababa tells the UN of an “all-out invasion”, Asmara cites a “war of aggression”
Ethiopia’s foreign minister told the UN Security Council that Eritrean troops have advanced up to 60 km into Tigray. Eritrea’s…
Africa
Ethiopia: After Mekelle, fears grow of Eritrean and Egyptian involvement
Ethiopian federal forces took Mekelle on October 3 after more than a week of heavy fighting, but the TPLF says…
Politics & Diplomacy
Ethiopian government forces retake Mekelle as TPLF withdraws from Tigray capital
Federal and allied forces regained Mekelle after the TPLF withdrew, while Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan issued a joint declaration…
Politics & Diplomacy
Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties as fighting closes on Tigray capital
Ethiopia and Eritrea severed diplomatic ties on October 1 as Tigray fighting advanced toward Mekelle. Both governments traded accusations, while…