Ethiopia Urges Eritrean Troops Out

Addis Ababa has openly demanded that Eritrea pull its soldiers from Ethiopian soil without delay, accusing the neighbour of backing rebel groups that have been destabilising the north. The call follows months of tension after reports of cross‑border raids and weapon supplies.

Eritrea has denied any involvement, insisting its forces are confined to its own borders, while regional observers warn that the standoff could spill over into a wider Horn of Africa conflict.

For travellers, investors and diaspora communities, rising hostilities could disrupt transport routes, affect market stability and heighten security concerns across the region, making it vital to monitor travel advisories and business risks.

The standoff threatens to destabilise an already fragile Horn of Africa, potentially curbing trade, prompting humanitarian aid shortages and drawing in neighbouring powers, which could prolong regional insecurity for years.