Ethiopia–Eritrea: Rubio urges Abiy Ahmed to prioritize dialogue

Author: Francis NoudePublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Ethiopia

World / International

Ethiopia–Eritrea: Rubio urges Abiy Ahmed to prioritize dialogue

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on October 14, 2026, amid rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Rubio urged all parties to de-escalate, saying dialogue and engagement under the 2018 peace framework are the only paths to a lasting solution. Signed by Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Issayas Afeworki, the agreement ended the state of war and restored relations between the two countries. Abiy described the call as fruitful and welcomed continued U.S. support and closer bilateral cooperation.

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