Geopolitical events
On October 5, 2026, the European Union issued a formal statement expressing serious concern over escalating military violence in Ethiopia and heightened regional tensions with Eritrea, warning that the confrontation risks triggering a broader war across the Horn of Africa. The EU High Representative urged all parties to halt provocative actions, recommit to the African Union--mediated Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), and ensure unrestricted humanitarian access to vulnerable populations.