Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why?
A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo underscores the Horn of Africa’s growing strategic importance.
![Eritrean soldiers patrol near the country's border. Eritrea remains a key player in the Horn of Africa's evolving security landscape [POOL/ALEXANDER JOE/AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/1_250165_1_3.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo underscores the Horn of Africa’s growing strategic importance.
![Eritrean soldiers patrol near the country's border. Eritrea remains a key player in the Horn of Africa's evolving security landscape [POOL/ALEXANDER JOE/AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/1_250165_1_3.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)








In recent months, Addis Ababa has accused Eritrea of supporting rebel fighters on Ethiopian soil.
The attack comes amid fears of a return to conflict following clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces.
In a letter to the UN, Ethiopia’s foreign minister claims Eritrea is colluding with a Tigray-based opposition group.
UK High Court ruled against Eritrean man in case that tested new ‘one in, one out’ migration scheme.
Human rights groups say the government risks breaching international law by denying people the right to claim asylum.
Fears of instability rise again as the TPLF and the federal government appear to be gearing up for a showdown.
The 2021 incident was ‘intentional and targeted killing’ of three clearly identified aid workers, says medical charity.
HRW says Asmara’s move was an effort to distract from independent reporting on the ‘country’s dire rights record’.

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