Egypt Rejected Allegations of Supporting Ethiopian Rebels
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry denied claims from Ethiopia's army chief that it backed armed groups in the region.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Terrorism
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Egypt formally denied accusations made by Ethiopia's army chief that it, along with Sudan and Eritrea, has been supporting armed groups. The rejection follows renewed fighting in the Tigray region between Ethiopian federal forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
Why it matters
The denial highlights ongoing regional tensions as violence resurfaces in northern Ethiopia despite a peace agreement that ended the 2020-2022 Tigray war.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry issued a public denial of claims made by Marshal Berhanu Jula. Ethiopian federal forces continue to report progress in the conflict, recently securing control of the town of Alamata.
The players
Berhanu Jula
He is the marshal and army chief of the Ethiopian National Defense Force.
Egyptian Foreign Ministry
This government body manages the diplomatic relations and foreign policy of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Tigray People's Liberation Front
This political party and paramilitary group has been a primary combatant in the conflict in northern Ethiopia.
The details
The dispute centers on accusations from Ethiopian army chief Marshal Berhanu Jula, who alleged that Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea were providing assistance to armed factions. In response, Egypt posted a statement on social media rejecting the claims as federal government-aligned forces engaged in military operations to take control of Alamata.
Timeline
The war in the Tigray region lasted from 2020 to 2022.
Construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam began in 2011.
Ethiopian forces reported taking control of Alamata on September 28, 2026.
Legal Context
The recent military skirmishes and subsequent diplomatic fallout follow the pattern established during the 2020-2022 Tigray war. These events suggest a breakdown of the peace agreements intended to stabilize northern Ethiopia.
Ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia may lead to increased security monitoring and instability for regional trade and transit corridors. The public should remain aware of potential travel disruptions in the affected Tigray and surrounding areas.
The takeaway
Diplomatic friction between Egypt and Ethiopia underscores the fragility of current peace efforts in the Horn of Africa. International stakeholders continue to monitor the border region as military movements complicate regional stability.
Further reading
Learn more about the broader regional security situation in the Terrorism section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Middle East Monitor.
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