“Horn of Africa Braces for Spillover from Renewed Fighting | FRANCE 24 English” — what this page in the network covers. After contagion in the Arabian Peninsula, should the entire Horn of Africa fear a domino effect? Just as Donald Trump's decision to invade Iran drew the Saudis back to Yemen: did threats over the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb light the fuse in Ethiopia, where last week, unresolved issues between the government and its Tigray region erupted? Could a potential return to civil war draw in regional rivals? Ethiopia didn't need pressure over the Red Sea to ignite.
The breakdown of dialogue after the 2022 peace agreement has left many wondering if the country is on the brink of another conflict. The situation is further complicated by external actors with vested interests in the region. FRANCE 24 examines the risks of a wider conflagration and what it would mean for stability in the Horn of Africa and beyond. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.
