Entity

Eritrea

Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa that was formerly part of Ethiopia. It gained independence in 1993 after a decades-long war.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to the escalation of conflict in northern Ethiopia, which has led to the severing of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Latest on Eritrea

  • Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
  • Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties as northern fighting escalates

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