# Why Eritrea matters as fighting returns to Ethiopia's Tigray

- Published: 2026-09-25T14:00:02.223Z
- Updated: 2026-09-26T06:01:33.907Z
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- Topics: Conflict, war and peace, Economy, business and finance
- Involves: Abiy Ahmed, Addis Abeba, Assab, Bab al-Mandab, Bab al-Mandab Strait, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Eritrea, Eritrean forces, Ethiopian federal government, Ethiopian federal troops, Hagos Ghebrehiwet, Isaias Afewerki

## How it developed

- 2026-09-25T14:00:02.223Z - DW Top Stories: [Why Eritrea matters as fighting returns to Ethiopia's Tigray](https://www.dw.com/en/why-eritrea-matters-as-fighting-returns-to-ethiopias-tigray/a-79426582?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf)
- 2026-09-26T06:01:33.907Z - DW German: [Eritreas unerwartetes Comeback: Warum die USA Sanktionen gegen den Außenseiter am Roten Meer entschärfen](https://www.dw.com/de/eritrea-neues-risiko-am-roten-meer/a-79431169?maca=de-rss-de-top-1016-rdf)

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