Ethiopia-Eritrea rift deepens as new rebel offensive redraws Horn alliances

Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic ties amid a new rebel offensive in northern Ethiopia, reversing their wartime alliance from the Tigray conflict. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing a new anti-government coalition, signaling a major realignment of regional power dynamics. The scope and external backing of the offensive remain unverified, but the diplomatic rupture marks a significant escalation with potential for broader regional instability.