By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned that Eritrea would face “very serious” consequences if it served as a base for Ethiopia’s adversaries. The warning, issued on 19 October 2026, came despite his call for good neighbourly relations and partnership, according to RFI.
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged Eritrea to restore peaceful relations and pursue shared development, warning that refusing to cooperate could have serious consequences. In a Tigrinya-language interview broadcast on 19 October, he also said Eritrea had lost much of its economic dynamism, according to Ethiopian public broadcaster Fanamc.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Source: Fanamc ·
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to prioritise dialogue to ease tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. During a telephone call on 14 October 2026, Rubio backed de-escalation and said the region could not withstand further conflicts, according to the US State Department.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of their neighbours. The warning came amid renewed concern over regional tensions, during a call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, according to the US State Department.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Source: Goobjoog ·
The United States has warned Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed against any action that could lead to a breach or crossing of the border with Eritrea. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for de-escalation and respect for territorial integrity, according to a statement from the US State Department.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Source: Caasimada Online ·
Amhara police secure African peace forum in Bahir DarAuthorities in Ethiopia’s Amhara region say they have completed security preparations for the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa. The meeting is due to take place in Bahir Dar from 23 to 25 October, with African and international delegates attending, according to the Amhara Regional Police Commission, cited by Fanamc.
Comoros gendarmerie arrests several suspects in MadjadjuThe Comoros National Gendarmerie announced several arrests in Madjadju following operations targeting drug offences, physical assaults and currency counterfeiting. Those arrested are suspected of offences including criminal conspiracy, possession or sale of drugs, assault and battery, and counterfeiting, according to the gendarmerie statement.The week in Africa
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