AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEthiopia–Eritrea Rift Deepens: Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats, accusing them of threats to national security; Eritrea responded by severing all diplomatic ties, as fighting in northern Ethiopia intensifies and fears grow of a wider regional spillover. Regional War Fears: Multiple reports say clashes tied to the TPLF-led opposition alliance are spreading across Tigray and into Afar and Amhara, while explosions in Addis Ababa and claims of drone strikes add to uncertainty. Diplomatic Tit-for-Tat Widens: Ethiopia also declared an Egyptian diplomat persona non grata after reciprocal expulsions, with Egypt and Ethiopia trading accusations amid long-running disputes including the Nile dam. AU Urges Restraint: The African Union Commission called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint, keep communication channels open, and resolve differences through peaceful dialogue. US–Eritrea Engagement: A senior Eritrean delegation met US officials in Washington, with Eritrea highlighting hopes to expand trade and investment and move beyond sanctions.
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