Ethiopia’s Tigray region is facing increased tensions due to a three-month freeze on USAID following aid previously dominating in sub-Saharan Africa. Concerns are intensifying regarding a possible war with Eritrea as regional conflicts escalate.
On March 17, 2025, Ralph Martin reported that the situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, has become increasingly strained following a freeze on aid from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Previously, Ethiopia was the largest recipient of U.S. aid in sub-Saharan Africa. This cessation of support raises concerns about the potential for renewed conflict, particularly with Eritrea, as tensions in the region escalate.
The suspension of U.S. aid has heightened fears regarding escalating conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia, especially with Eritrea. This situation underscores the significant implications of foreign support on regional stability and raises critical questions about the future of U.S. relations with Ethiopia and the broader Horn of Africa.
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