Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia has accused Egypt and Sudan of backing an alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, escalating tensions among the three Nile basin countries. The allegation adds to a long-running dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and border frictions with Sudan, with all sides trading accusations as regional relations deteriorate.

Ethiopia's army chief has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of supporting an armed alliance that aims to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from power. The allegation marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the Nile basin neighbours, whose relations have been strained by disputes including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and regional security issues. Neither Egypt nor Sudan has responded to the accusation so far.