Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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As of October 2026: Declared Egyptian diplomat persona non grata; ordered Eritrean diplomats out

Ethiopia expelled a senior Egyptian diplomat on October 1, and Cairo matched the move a day later. Ethiopia also closed its embassy in Eritrea, prompting Asmara to sever ties. Renewed fighting in Tigray has raised fears of a broader Horn of Africa conflict.

Updated Oct 12