Ethiopia and Eritrea Accuse Each Other of Aggression
Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: Ethiopia
Politics

On Friday, Ethiopia and Eritrea accused each other of initiating an act of aggression. Ethiopia claims Eritrea is supporting Tigrayan rebels who attacked federal forces last month, leading to the severance of diplomatic relations. Eritrean troops have been seen in Tigray, and Ethiopia has conducted drone strikes against their forces. An anonymous foreign security source estimates that 5,000 to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are in Tigray.
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