A former CIA official discussed the longstanding rivalry between Ethiopia and Eritrea and attempts to change Ethiopia's government system.

The entities involved

• Ethiopia →

  country in the Horn of Africa

  • Ethiopian troops maintain a presence in Baidoa, Somalia, and Addis Ababa has asked the African Union to accelerate troop withdrawal.18:16
  • Ethiopia addressed climate change issues during a session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).16:49
• Eritrea →

  country in the Horn of Africa

  • Ethiopia reports that export routes run through Djibouti, while also accusing Eritrea of backing the TPLF.14:50
  • Ethiopian army seized TPLF capital Mekelle while Eritrean forces invaded Ethiopian territory, sparking conflict over Tigray and sea access.08:19
• Abiy Ahmed →

  Prime Minister of Ethiopia since 2018

  • Abiy Ahmed put forward a new cabinet, which included the replacement of Ahmed Shide.15:18
  • Abiy Ahmed continues to lead the federal government of Ethiopia, while Kjetil Tronvoll is identified as a regional specialist.Mon 09:33

Related events

• Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have deteriorated, while Sudan accuses Ethiopia of supporting the RSF.Jul 9
• Ethiopia, Somaliland, and Eritrea are involved in recent geopolitical shifts, including a rebel alliance in Ethiopia and Somaliland seeking US recognition.Sep 25
• Ethiopia's security is affected by problems in Sudan and Somalia, according to Kenea Yadeta, Security Advisor.Jun 15
• Regional instability caused by the situation in Sudan is leading to warnings that conflict could spread into Ethiopia and involve Eritrea.Sep 25
• The Policy Studies Institute is based in Ethiopia.Sep 12