SUPPORT ETHIOPIA INSIGHTDiplomatic vagueness as tensions mount along the Eritrean frontier. On 7 February, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a letter accusing the Eritrean military of aggression and demanding the immediate withdrawal of its troops from Ethiopian territory. While attention has focused on the accusations themselves, the document’s unusual format and ambiguous status may be just as politically meaningful as its content. Relations have been further complicated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s articulation of Ethiopia’s “Red Sea access claim”. Ethiopia’s alleged involvement in Sudan’s conflict—reportedly linked to the UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—has added another layer of complexity.

Source: Ethiopian News February 23, 2026 11:48 UTC