Somalia & Ethiopia Tensions Escalate
- Somalia and Ethiopia are on a collision course in the Gedo region following Ethiopian forces issuing a three-day ultimatum demanding the Somali National Army withdraw from Balad Hawo, which they recently seized control of Somali Guardian.
- Countermeasures are taking shape: Ugandan peacekeepers and Somalia’s army have successfully recaptured the strategic town of Barire, near Mogadishu Somali Guardian.
Broader East African Context
There are no new reports today specifically detailing developments in Djibouti or Eritrea. However, it’s important to note ongoing regional dynamics:
- Djibouti has historically offered to share port operations (e.g., of Tadjoura) with Ethiopia to ease tensions—although not directly mentioned in today’s news, this remains a backdrop to regional diplomacy France 24Voice of America.
- Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have seen renewed scrutiny, with fears that border disputes or contestation over access to the Red Sea may escalate. While calm was urged via diplomatic channels, there have been no fresh developments reported today Al JazeeraallAfrica.com.
About the Author
