INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The once-promising reconciliation between Eritrea and Ethiopia is showing signs of strain
He argues that the document, which allows for ethnic federalism, hinders nation-building and positive change.This criticism strikes at the
The deterioration in relations is evident in practical terms
Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Asmara.Additionally, phone lines between the two countries have been cut off since October 2024
These actions echo past periods of bilateral strain
The root of the current discord can be traced back to the 2018 peace deal.While initially celebrated, the agreement was primarily an elite
pact between ruling establishments
It lacked strong institutional foundations and popular legitimacy, making it vulnerable to shifting political winds.Eritrea-Ethiopia
Relations: A Fragile Peace Unravels
engage in external conflicts, even as tensions with Eritrea rise
The situation has broader regional implications.Somalia has formed a military alliance with Eritrea and Egypt, seen as a counter to
This realignment of regional powers could potentially destabilize the entire Horn of Africa.While open conflict seems unlikely due to
internal constraints on both sides, the risk of further deterioration remains real
The international community is closely watching these developments, recognizing that stability in the Horn of Africa hangs in the balance.
