Ethiopia PM Warns Eritrea of 'Severe Consequences' if Supports Enemies

Ethiopia’s escalating confrontation with Eritrea threatens to further destabilize the Horn of Africa

The war that has erupted in Ethiopia has wider consequences for the Horn of Africa and potentially may impact way beyond the continent. Fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and Eritrean-backed elements in Tigray has already resulted in accusations of cross-border incursions, with Ethiopian authorities in Addis Ababa formally invoking self-defense – after claiming Eritrean troops […]

Ethiopia PM warns Eritrea of 'severe consequences' if supports enemies

Rebels in the northern Tigray state of Ethiopia launched an offensive against the federal government last month, but were ultimately forced to retreat and lost control of the state. The fighting raised fears of a regional war, as the rebels had the backing of neighbouring Eritrea, which deployed thousands of troops in Ethiopian territory. But they were also forced to retreat after being pounded by drone attacks. Abiy has largely refused to com…

Eritrea Asks UN to Intervene in Standoff With Ethiopia As Addis Abeba Vows Self-Defense

Addis Abeba -- Eritrea has urged the United Nations Security Council to take deterrent measures against Ethiopia, describing Addis Abeba's accusation that Eritrean forces invaded Tigray as a "declaration of war," a day after Ethiopia accused Asmara of aggression and warned it would defend itself.