The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers have voiced concern over the worsening tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, warning that any further escalation could destabilise the wider Horn of Africa and threaten regional security, humanitarian operations and international trade, including shipping in the Red Sea.
In a joint statement, the ministers said that the deteriorating relationship between the two neighbours poses a risk not only to the immediate border area but also to the broader stability of the Horn of Africa, a region already vulnerable to conflict and food insecurity.
Ethiopia and Eritrea have a history of armed conflict, most notably the 1998‑2000 border war that left tens of thousands dead. Although a peace agreement was signed in 2018, recent developments have revived concerns about a possible resurgence of hostilities.
The ministers highlighted that renewed fighting could disrupt humanitarian missions that deliver aid to millions of people across the region and could also jeopardise the flow of commerce through the Red Sea, one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors.
The G7’s warning underscores the international community’s attention to the situation and suggests that diplomatic efforts may be intensified, although the statement did not outline specific actions to be taken.
<small>Source: AllAfrica — read the original story there.</small>
