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Growing fear of war in the Horn of Africa after Eritrea cuts ties with Ethiopia

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

The Tigray conflict is no longer just a domestic issue.

As Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt trade accusations, the African Union (AU) urges restraint.

Is the Horn of Africa hurtling toward a wider regional crisis?

Key facts

  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:22:00 UTC.

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  1. Growing fear of war in the Horn of Africa after Eritrea cuts ties with Ethiopia

  2. Fighting in Ethiopia threatens to spill into conflicts in Horn of Africa and beyond

  3. Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle

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