African Union urges restraint amid growing tensions between Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt
The AU Commission called for peaceful dialogue, saying it stands ready to support de-escalation efforts.
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The African Union has urged restraint amid growing tensions involving Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt, with the AU Commission calling for peaceful dialogue among the parties and offering its support for de-escalation efforts.
The appeal comes as relations among the three countries have been strained by a combination of disputes, including long-standing friction between Ethiopia and Egypt over Nile water issues and renewed concerns about tensions involving Eritrea.
The AU Commission said it stands ready to assist in de-escalation, reflecting the continental body's broader role in mediating regional disputes among member states, though it did not detail specific proposals for talks.
Tensions in the Horn of Africa and surrounding region have fluctuated in recent years, with periodic flare-ups tied to border disputes, water rights and shifting alliances among regional powers.
The African Union's statement underscores concern that unresolved friction among the three countries could further destabilize an already volatile region if diplomatic channels are not pursued.
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- African Union urges restraint amid growing tensions between Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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