Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations after Addis Ababa ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave within 48 hours and announced the closure of its embassy in Asmara, citing national security concerns. Eritrea responded by cutting diplomatic ties, saying it was acting reciprocally.
The move comes as fighting intensifies across Tigray, Afar and Amhara, while explosions were reported overnight in Addis Ababa. Ethiopian authorities have not confirmed the cause, and independent verification remains limited.
Key developments:
- Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing an alliance of armed groups; Eritrea denies the allegation.
- The African Union has urged restraint and dialogue.
- The United Nations warns the conflict is disrupting humanitarian aid and putting civilians at greater risk.
The dispute highlights growing instability in the Horn of Africa, where conflict, security concerns and strategic access to the Red Sea continue to shape regional geopolitics.
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