Are Ethiopia and Eritrea already at war?

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali began a new term this October facing renewed instability in the north of the country, while renewing a commitment to regain his country’s maritime access. Is the Horn of Africa close to an interstate war, or is it …

Ethiopian forces reach Zalambessa on Eritrea border, Reuters and OSINT say

An AfriMEOSINT control map of Tigray posted on October 13, 2026, marks Zalambessa on the Eritrean border. ENDF areas are shown in light blue and TDF/TPLF areas in yellow, with disputed zones hatched (Image: @AfriMEOSINT on X) Ethiopian federal forces …

Shabana Mahmood threatens to impose Trump-style sanctions on Eritrea in visa row

Back in February, the DRC, Namibia, and Angola agreed to return their citizens after the Home Secretary threatened to ban visas for the countries’ ministers, diplomats, and tourists. It meant up to 4,000 convicted criminals, including murderers, rapists …

Rubio backs Ethiopia-Eritrea 'de-escalation' in call with Ethiopian premier

Rabia Iclal Turan 14 October 2026•Update: 14 October 2026 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio supports "de-escalation by all sides" amid heightened tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, the State Department said Wednesday after his call with …

Ethiopian forces approach Eritrea border town

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian federal forces and their allies are closing in on a town near Eritrea’s border, a pro-government militia commander and a resident said Wednesday, raising fears of a regional war. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing the rebel Tigray …

Ethiopian forces approach Eritrea border town: militia, resident

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethiopian federal forces and their allies are closing in on a town near Eritrea’s border, a pro-government militia commander and a resident said Wednesday, raising fears of a regional war. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing the rebel …

Eritrea Profile 07 October 2026

Eritrea Haddas 14 October 2026

Fear of a war between Ethiopia and Eritrea, 28 years after their last, has been ignited as armies from both sides get ...

The recent development marks the latest show of aggression between the two countries in what could lead to a repeat of the 1998 conflict. While the initial center of this debacle featured the Ethiopian army combating the Tigray rebel group, the last few …

Ethiopian forces enter town near Eritrea border

Witnesses and a conflict monitor said Eritrean troops had crossed last week into Zalambessa, near Ethiopia’s northernmost point, in support of the rebels, but it was unclear if the Eritrean troops or rebels were still present on Tuesday, The New Arab …