Eritrea says it is severing all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia.

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The Eritrean government announced the termination of all diplomatic relations with Ethiopia, citing hostile actions by Addis Ababa. Ethiopia earlier expelled Eritrean diplomats and closed the Eritrean embassy, but has not yet issued a formal response.

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1 Oct 2026 · 18:08 UTC
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1 Oct 2026 · 18:08 UTC
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