Horn of Africa fears grow as Eritrea and Ethiopia ties deteriorate
Ethiopia's prime minister has said Addis Ababa wants access to the Red Sea through Eritrea, a claim that has unsettled the region.
What to know
- Concern is rising in the Horn of Africa over a possible new war between the two neighbors.
- Relations between Eritrea and Ethiopia have been worsening, according to the report.
- Abiy Ahmed has expressed a wish for a Red Sea outlet via Eritrea.
Fears are mounting across the Horn of Africa that a fresh conflict could break out between Eritrea and Ethiopia as relations between the two neighbors worsen. The unease follows remarks by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed about his country's desire for access to the Red Sea through Eritrean territory.
It is not clear how far the two governments have moved toward open confrontation, and no side has set out conditions for talks. The report links the tension to Abiy's stated ambition for a Red Sea outlet, a goal that touches Eritrea's coastline and the wider balance of power in the region.
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