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“Proxy politics and border clashes: an escalating crisis between Sudan and Ethiopia”
“9 November 2026 The diplomatic rift between Sudan and Ethiopia has evolved past border disputes this month, exposing competing geopolitical interests along the Red Sea. Last week, Ethiopian authorities shuttered the Sudanese consulate in Assosa, giving staff 48 hours to evacuate.”
Sudan and Ethiopia deepen proxy conflict with consulate clashes and drone allegations
Key points
- Sudan and Ethiopia closed each other's consulates and expelled diplomats amid rising tensions.
- Khartoum alleged Ethiopia allowed RSF drone strikes using its territory, citing 70 attacks with 187 drones.
- Ethiopia denied support to the RSF and accused Khartoum, Cairo, and Asmara of backing Tigrayan forces.
- The conflict expands into a proxy war involving Egypt, Eritrea, and the UAE across border areas.
- Analysts warn direct war is unlikely but proxy dynamics threaten regional stability and Red Sea access.
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