What Happened
Neighbours on Brink of War Over Tigray Region
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of an ‘all-out invasion’ of its northern Tigray region, warning it will defend itself. The conflict began after residents reported Eritrean troops crossing into the country, with Ethiopia’s foreign minister calling it a ‘blatant act of aggression’. The situation is escalating, with drone strikes targeting Eritrean forces in Tigray, and fears of a wider regional war. The conflict was first reported by the BBC.