Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of backing an alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, escalating tensions between the Nile basin neighbours. The charge comes amid ongoing disputes over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and instability in Sudan, and it is drawing attention to the risk of further deterioration in relations across the Horn of Africa and Egypt.

Ethiopia's army chief has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of backing an armed alliance that aims to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from power. The allegation sharpens an already tense standoff along the Nile, where disputes over water, borders and regional influence have repeatedly strained relations between the three countries in recent years.