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.

Rebel groups in Ethiopia have announced the formation of a new alliance as fighting intensifies in the country's renewed civil conflict. The coalition brings together armed opposition factions at a time when hostilities have flared again, raising concerns about further escalation and instability in the Horn of Africa region. Details of the alliance's members and objectives remain limited.

Ethiopia's army chief has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of supporting an armed alliance that aims to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from power. The allegation marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the Nile basin neighbours, whose relations have been strained by disputes including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and regional security issues. Neither Egypt nor Sudan has responded to the accusation so far.