African Union Urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt to Dialogue

The African Union Commission has called for calm among Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt amid rising tensions due to a diplomatic dispute. In a statement issued late on Thursday, the Commission urged the three nations to exercise maximum restraint and to resolve their differences through dialogue.

The appeal comes after Ethiopia closed its embassy in Eritrea and declared ten Eritrean diplomats persona non grata, leading Eritrea to sever diplomatic ties with Ethiopia. Additionally, Ethiopia declared an Egyptian diplomat persona non grata, ordering him to leave within 48 hours.

In retaliation, Egypt declared an Ethiopian embassy counsellor persona non grata and also gave him 48 hours to exit the country. The Commission emphasized the importance of addressing these issues through established diplomatic channels to maintain regional peace and stability.