Washington urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to avoid new war
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to ease tensions and respect their neighbours’ sovereignty during a call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The US State Department called for a settlement through dialogue amid fears of a new conflict between the two countries, according to its statement.
The United States urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to prioritise de-escalation and avoid a new war on Wednesday 14 October 2026. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed the appeal to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during a telephone call, according to a statement from his office.
Marco Rubio called on the countries of the Horn of Africa to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of their neighbours and avoid cross-border incursions. Tensions between the two countries have raised fears of a renewed conflict. Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s prime minister, has reaffirmed his country’s determination to secure access to the Red Sea.
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