Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse one another of launching war

Ethiopia and Eritrea are embroiled in escalating tensions, with both nations accusing each other of aggression. Ethiopia claims that Eritrean troops have invaded its northern Tigray region, while Eritrea counters that it is facing an unprovoked war from Ethiopia. The situation has deteriorated to the point where diplomatic ties have been severed, with Ethiopia closing its embassy in Asmara and expelling Eritrean diplomats.

The conflict is rooted in a complex history, including a border war that lasted from 1998 to 2000 and recent hostilities involving the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs has called for the withdrawal of Eritrean troops, while Eritrea denies any involvement with the TPLF, accusing Ethiopia of using the conflict to gain access to the Red Sea.

As both nations prepare for potential military escalation, the implications for the Horn of Africa are significant. The ongoing tensions could destabilize the region further, affecting not only Ethiopia and Eritrea but also neighboring countries that are already grappling with their own conflicts and humanitarian crises.