Eritrea Urges African Union to Restore Diplomatic Representation in Addis Ababa

The Eritrean government has formally requested the African Union (AU) to intervene and restore its diplomatic representation at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa. Eritrea claims that the Ethiopian government's expulsion of ten Eritrean diplomats has obstructed its right to participate in continental activities. This diplomatic friction follows a period of strained relations, including Eritrea's decision to downgrade its diplomatic presence in 2022 by appointing a chargé d’affaires instead of an ambassador. Additionally, Eritrea has not yet accepted the credentials of Ethiopia’s newly appointed ambassador to Asmara, Fikadu Beyen. The situation highlights ongoing political tensions between the two Horn of Africa nations affecting regional diplomacy.