Ethiopia and Eritrea exchange relations and escalating tension with Egypt

An escalating regional tension in the African century with Ethiopia and Eritrea breaking diplomatic relations and exchanging the expulsion of diplomats with Egypt, amid renewed fighting in Tigray.

Published on RocksNews: 2 Oct 2026, 04:37 UTC
Updated: 2 Oct 2026, 04:38 UTC
Language: English (Original language: Arabic)

Ethiopia and Eritrea exchange relations and escalating tension with Egypt — Image credit: BBC News عربي

An escalating regional tension in the African century with Ethiopia and Eritrea breaking diplomatic relations and exchanging the expulsion of diplomats with Egypt, amid renewed fighting in Tigray.