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Ethiopia Expels Egyptian Diplomat Amid Rising Tensions
Original: Ethiopia Expels Egyptian Diplomatic Staff Member as Regional Tensions Escalate
Ethiopia has ordered the expulsion of an Egyptian diplomatic staff member, a move reported alongside escalating regional tensions between the two countries. The expulsion adds to ongoing friction between Addis Ababa and Cairo, which have long been at odds over Nile water issues and regional influence in the Horn of Africa. Details about the reasons for the expulsion have not been disclosed.
Why now: Ongoing diplomatic friction between Ethiopia and Egypt over regional disputes keeps the story in the news.
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