Egypt/Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expels Egyptian Diplomat amid Escalating Tensions over Nile Dam Dispute

Oct 2, 2026 | Emily Carter
Taiwan Times
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Addis Ababa has ordered an Egyptian diplomat to leave the country within 48 hours, declaring the official persona non grata amid a deteriorating diplomatic climate between the two regional powers. The abrupt expulsion marks a sharp escalation in bilateral tensions, which have remained deeply strained for years over competing geopolitical interests, regional security concerns, and the management of transboundary water resources.