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Relations between Ethiopia and Sudan deteriorated sharply on Tuesday as both nations accused the other of territorial violations and supporting internal insurgencies.
Ethiopia’s foreign ministry alleged that Sudan’s military is providing weapons and financial backing to “mercenaries” from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) to facilitate raids across Ethiopia’s western border.
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— The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 (@MFAEthiopia) May 5, 2026
Sudan has been described by Addis Ababa as a “hub” for anti-Ethiopian forces, though TPLF officials have denied any connection to Sudanese authorities.
In a major diplomatic escalation, Sudan recalled its ambassador from Ethiopia following a series of drone strikes, including a recent attack on the Khartoum airport.
Sudanese military officials claim to have “conclusive evidence” that drones owned by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were launched from Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar airport to strike Sudanese targets.
Sudan’s foreign minister warned that the country is prepared for a direct military confrontation with Ethiopia if necessary. Both Ethiopia and the UAE have dismissed these allegations as “baseless” propaganda.
The UAE, frequently accused of backing Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), stated that such fabrications are a “calculated pattern of deflection” by the Sudanese government to avoid responsibility for the ongoing civil war.
Amid these diplomatic tensions, drone warfare continues to claim lives within Sudan, including a recent strike on a fuel station that killed three civilians.
