Diplomacy
African Union Expresses Concern Over Tensions Between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt
BBC · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
The African Union has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions and diplomatic fallout between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt, calling for immediate dialogue and restraint.
- The African Union Commission announced it is closely monitoring escalating tensions between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt.
- The AU urged all three member states to avoid actions and statements that could worsen regional instability.
- Ethiopia announced the closure of its embassy in Asmara and ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours.
- Eritrea severed all diplomatic relations with Ethiopia in response.
- Ethiopia ordered Egyptian diplomat Ahmed Moharran Ahmed Soliman to leave the country within 48 hours, prompting reciprocal measures from Cairo.
- Ethiopian authorities have accused both Eritrea and Egypt of backing armed groups fighting the federal government.
- The Eritrean government denied allegations that it supports a coalition of seven armed groups in a rare statement to the BBC.
- Egyptian officials accused Ethiopia of blaming foreign powers for its domestic challenges.
- Conflict in northern Ethiopia has continued for two weeks with ongoing fighting in areas bordering Tigray, Amhara, and Afar.
- AU Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and reaffirmed the importance of the Pretoria Agreement.
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