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Tensions Spike as Ethiopia and Eritrea Clash at Border
Fighting has broken out in the Tigray region as both countries accuse each other of starting a new war.
A map of the Horn of Africa highlighting the border region between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
By John Doe
Reporting from Ethiopia 
Oct. 9, 2026, 5:23 p.m. - 1 day, 5 hours ago
There is serious trouble in East Africa. Fighting has started again between Ethiopia and its neighbor, Eritrea.
Ethiopia says that Eritrean soldiers crossed the border and entered the Tigray region. Because of this, Ethiopia says it has been forced to fight back to protect its land. They are calling this an "all-out invasion" by Eritrea.
Ethiopia has already used drones to strike at the Eritrean troops who crossed over.
Eritrea sees things differently. They claim that Ethiopia is actually the one responsible for starting this new conflict. Both sides are now trading blame and saying the other side is at fault for the violence.
Experts and global observers are worried that this could be the start of a much bigger war between the two countries. The situation is moving very fast, and leaders in both nations are currently vowing to defend their territory at all costs.
We will keep tracking this story as more updates come in.
Source: BBC
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