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Addis Ababa (Caasimada Online) – The Ethiopian government ordered on Thursday the closure of its embassy in the city of Asmara, while also instructing 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours, a move reflecting the level of the escalating conflict between the two countries.
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Addis Ababa (Caasimada Online) — The Ethiopian government expelled a diplomat from the Egyptian embassy in Addis Ababa on Thursday, giving him 48 hours to leave the country, as relations between the two countries face escalating tensions.
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Ten Eritrean diplomats have been declared persona non grata and ordered to leave Ethiopia within 48 hours.
Attributed to: Ethiopian government
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The Ethiopian government ordered the closure of its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats within 48 hours.
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Hiiraanweyn
Ethiopia has expelled a senior diplomat from the Egyptian Embassy in Addis Ababa.
Attributed to: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Ethiopia expelled an Egyptian diplomat from its embassy in Addis Ababa and gave him 48 hours to leave the country.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Goobjoog Somali
Eritrea has announced that it will sever all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia.
Attributed to: Dowladda Eritrea
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Goobjoog Somali
The decision comes amid accusations from Ethiopia that Eritrea is supporting an armed opposition alliance led by the TPLF.
Attributed to: Itoobiya
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Goobjoog Somali
Eritrea has strongly denied these accusations.
Attributed to: Eritrea
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Goobjoog Somali
The new development could severely damage the relationship between the two countries.
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Goobjoog Somali
Ethiopia has announced the closure of its embassy in Asmara, Eritrea.
Attributed to: Ethiopian government
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Goobjoog Somali
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of supporting armed groups against the federal government.
Attributed to: Ethiopian government
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Goobjoog Somali
Eritrea has denied the accusations made by Ethiopia.
Attributed to: Eritrean government
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Caasimada Online
The Ethiopian Foreign Ministry described the actions of Eritrea as hostile and a threat to national security.
Attributed to: Ethiopian Foreign Ministry
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Caasimada Online
Explosions were reported in Addis Ababa shortly before the embassy closure announcement.
Attributed to: null
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Caasimada Online
The Ethiopian government accused the expelled diplomats of involvement in activities threatening national security.
Attributed to: Ethiopian government
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Hiiraanweyn
The diplomat expelled is named Ahmed Moharam Ahmed Soliman.
Attributed to: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Caasimada Online
The Ethiopian Foreign Ministry declared Ahmed Moharam Ahmed Soliman as persona non grata.
Attributed to: Ethiopian Foreign Ministry
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Caasimada Online
Ethiopia did not provide a specific reason for the expulsion of the Egyptian diplomat.
Attributed to: null
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Caasimada Online
Ethiopia also expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats, accusing them of being involved in actions threatening national security.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Goobjoog Somali
Ten Eritrean diplomats have been declared persona non grata and ordered to leave Ethiopia within 48 hours.
Attributed to: Ethiopian government
Event date: 2026-10-01
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The Ethiopian government ordered the closure of its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats within 48 hours.
Attributed to: null
Event date: 2026-10-01
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Most recent report · 1 October 2026 19:35 UTC
BREAKING: Ethiopia expels Egyptian diplomat and gives him 48 hours to leave
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1 October 2026 · 17:55 UTC
Ethiopia Closes Eritrean Embassy, Expels 10 Diplomats as Tensions Escalate
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Most recent report · 1 October 2026 19:11 UTC
Ethiopia announces it has expelled a senior diplomat from the Egyptian Embassy in Addis Ababa
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Most recent report · 1 October 2026 18:19 UTC
Eritrea announces it will sever diplomatic ties with Ethiopia
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1 October 2026 · 15:30 UTC
Ethiopia Closes Its Embassy in Asmara
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1 October 2026 · 15:30–19:35 UTC
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BREAKING: Ethiopia expels Egyptian diplomat and gives him 48 hours to leave
Ethiopia expels Egyptian diplomat and gives him 48 hours to leave
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Ethiopia announces it has expelled a senior diplomat from the Egyptian Embassy in Addis Ababa
After Ethiopia and Eritrea exchanged their embassies and working delegations, the diplomatic tension has shifted to Egypt as Ethiopia expelled…
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Eritrea announces it will sever diplomatic ties with Ethiopia
Asmara, October 1, 2026 — The Eritrean government has announced that it will sever all diplomatic relations with Ethiopia, a move that indicates…
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Ethiopia Closes Eritrean Embassy, Expels 10 Diplomats as Tensions Escalate
The Ethiopian government ordered on Thursday the closure of its embassy in the city of Asmara, while also instructing 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave…
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Ethiopia Closes Its Embassy in Asmara
Addis Ababa, October 1, 2026 — The diplomatic tension between Ethiopia and Eritrea has reached a new level, after the Ethiopian government announced…
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