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As Tensions Mount, Sudan Accuses Ethiopia of New Hostilities

eschelhaas — Wednesday, March 4, 2026 - 17:42

Crisis Group expert Alan Boswell assesses the fallout following Sudanese army claims that Ethiopia has staged cross-border attacks on Sudanese territory

Will Ethiopia and Eritrea Start a Regional War?

hschaub — Friday, February 27, 2026 - 19:03

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s Africa director Murithi Mutiga about the mounting tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, political fractures in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region and the risk of further escalation in the Horn.

On the Horizon: February-July 2026

eschelhaas — Friday, February 20, 2026 - 22:44

This edition of On the Horizon includes entries on Benin, Colombia, Ethiopia and Israel/Palestine, sounding the alarm about conflicts and crises that may emerge or escalate in the next three to six months. It identifies key actors and dates to watch in support of global conflict prevention efforts.

Ethiopia, Eritrea and Tigray: A Powder Keg in the Horn of Africa

glenssen — Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 10:20

The risk of hostilities involving Ethiopia, its northernmost Tigray region and its neighbour Eritrea remains high three years after the last major war in the area. African states and outside powers should urgently open back channels among the three governments to defuse tensions.

Sept priorités pour la paix et la sécurité en Afrique en 2026

emactaggart — Lundi, février 9, 2026 - 14:40

L’Afrique est aux prises avec des difficultés internes et tente de déterminer comment composer avec un ordre mondial en recomposition. Les défis en matière de paix et de sécurité sont nombreux. Ce briefing identifie sept dossiers qui devraient figurer en tête de l’ordre du jour lorsque les chefs d’Etat africains se réuniront pour leur sommet annuel.

Seven Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026

emactaggart — Monday, February 9, 2026 - 12:25

Africa is beset by trouble at home while grasping for options in dealing with today’s jumbled global order. The challenges to peace and security are many. This briefing identifies seven that should top the agenda as African heads of state convene for an annual summit.

Flare-up in Tigray Highlights Risk of More War in Northern Ethiopia

emactaggart — Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 11:11

Crisis Group expert Magnus Taylor assesses rising tensions between Ethiopian state authorities and the Tigray region’s political leadership, and the risk these could tip into full-scale conflict

The Ethiopia-Eritrea Standoff

glenssen — Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 15:52

This week on The Horn, Alan talks with Michael Woldemariam, associate professor at the University of Maryland, to discuss the rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, its links to the situation in Tigray and wider regional dynamics, and the risks of war.

Ethiopia’s Grand and Contested Dam

nalberti — Friday, September 26, 2025 - 16:31

This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Crisis Group’s Africa program director, Murithi Mutiga, about the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, what the project means for Addis Ababa and why it has fuelled tensions with downstream Nile countries, Egypt and Sudan.

Ethiopia and Eritrea Slide Closer to War amid Tigray Upheaval

pfranz — Thursday, March 27, 2025 - 19:41

Two years after a disastrous war in Ethiopia’s Tigray, internal tussles as well as related tensions between Addis Ababa and Asmara threaten to reignite conflict. All with influence should urge the two countries to exercise restraint and avoid adding to the Horn of Africa’s troubles.