Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties amid border tensions

On October 1, 2026, Ethiopia and Eritrea officially severed their diplomatic relations. Following the announcement, reports emerged that Eritrean forces entered Ethiopian territory through the Tigray Regional State. In response, military drones attributed to the Ethiopian defense forces reportedly targeted and struck vehicles belonging to the Eritrean forces. The Eritrean government has denied these incursion claims, instead accusing Addis Ababa of fabricating the incident to create a pretext for aggression. Experts warn that the situation requires immediate diplomatic intervention as regional tensions escalate.