Could conflict in Ethiopia expand across the region? | Inside Story

Within days of renewed confrontations between the Ethiopian military and an alliance of armed groups, fears are growing that the conflict could spread across the region.

The government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has accused Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of backing the opposition coalition.

Khartoum and Cairo have denied any involvement.

And following reciprocal diplomatic moves, Asmara and Addis Ababa have severed ties.

The tensions reflect decades of mutual distrust between Ethiopia and the three countries.

What could this mean for the region?

Presenter: Sami Zeidan

Guests:
Magnus Taylor — Deputy Director of the Horn of Africa Project at the International Crisis Group

Jervin Naidoo — Senior Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa

Ahmed Soliman — Senior Research Fellow in the Africa Programme at Chatham House

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