Horn of Africa

Ethiopia has publicly accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting intensifies in the country's north. The claim marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the Horn of Africa neighbours, who already share strained relations over border issues and the two-year-old conflict in Tigray. Observers warn the accusations could further destabilise a region already grappling with cross-border tensions and displacement.

Tensions in Ethiopia are raising fears that fighting could spread into a wider regional war. A news explainer lays out five key points to understand the situation, covering the parties involved, the flashpoints driving the conflict, and the potential consequences for the Horn of Africa. Observers are watching closely as the risk of escalation grows.

Ethiopia has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of backing an alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, sharpening tensions between the three countries. The claim escalates an already strained dispute in the Nile region, where Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam and Sudan's internal conflict have long fueled mistrust between Addis Ababa, Cairo and Khartoum.