The African Union Calls Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt for Restraint Amid Rising Tensions

The African Union has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise restraint amid escalating tensions. Addis Ababa expelled Eritrean diplomats and closed its embassy in Asmara, while Eritrea severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia. Tensions have risen since the 2018 reconciliation, with disputes over access to the Red Sea and the Nile conflict. The AU Commission urges diplomatic dialogue to prevent further escalation.