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Africa joins the data center backlash

In tonight's edition, witnesses say Eritrean troops have moved into Ethiopia's Tigray region, but Asmara rejects the reports. Also, the African Union launches the Africa Credit Rating Agency, aiming to assess the financial health of African states and companies. And South African civil society is pushing back against the expansion of data centres that require vast amounts of electricity, water and land.

Africa Asmara Ethiopia

Oct 7, 2026 · byFrance 24

Eritrea cuts ties with Ethiopia over embassy closure

Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata on Thursday, prompting Asmara to sever all diplomatic ties with its neighbour after overnight blasts heard in Addis Ababa sparked fears about renewed conflict in northern Ethiopia spreading. France 24's Tom Canetti has more.

Addis Ababa Asmara Eritrea

Oct 2, 2026 · byFrance 24

Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in row over Tigray

Eritrea has severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa closed its embassy in Asmara

Addis Ababa Asmara Eritrea

Oct 2, 2026 · byAl Jazeera

Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in tit-for-tat move

Ethiopia says it will shut its embassy in Asmara, declares 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata.

Asmara Eritrea Ethiopia

Oct 1, 2026 · byAl Jazeera