Egypt - Eritrea rift is growing
Posted: 24 Feb 2026, 15:18
Recently, there is a rift growing in the relationship of the State of Eritrea and the Arab Republic of Egypt. Eritrean diplomatic conduct is fully in the hand of Issaias Afeworki. It is so opaque and secretive, it is not easy to deduce on its moves.
Well placed sources from Asmara has observed a rift between Asmara and Cairo growing, after Asmara initiated independently, its own diplomatic rapprochement with Ethiopia.
The Egyptians found out later, after the Saudi Arabian foreign minister went to Addis Ababa in the cover of the African Union annual gathering. I do not have enough information what Eritrea is trying to offer Ethiopia and how it is communicating with the Ethiopian foreign minister.
The information I have is that the Egyptian Embassy in Asmara, near the legendary Hamasien Hotel and behind the old Cinema Odien, and the movement of the Egyptian military representatives in Massawa are under strict surveillance.
My assumption is that Eritrea may be taking precautions on Egyptian coup attempts in Eritrea. Will this rift grow or patched up to face off Ethiopia together is the major unknown variable.
Well placed sources from Asmara has observed a rift between Asmara and Cairo growing, after Asmara initiated independently, its own diplomatic rapprochement with Ethiopia.
The Egyptians found out later, after the Saudi Arabian foreign minister went to Addis Ababa in the cover of the African Union annual gathering. I do not have enough information what Eritrea is trying to offer Ethiopia and how it is communicating with the Ethiopian foreign minister.
The information I have is that the Egyptian Embassy in Asmara, near the legendary Hamasien Hotel and behind the old Cinema Odien, and the movement of the Egyptian military representatives in Massawa are under strict surveillance.
My assumption is that Eritrea may be taking precautions on Egyptian coup attempts in Eritrea. Will this rift grow or patched up to face off Ethiopia together is the major unknown variable.
