Al-Fashaga is a fertile region on the Sudan–Ethiopia border and has been contested by the two countries for decades, though a simmering dispute only occasionally boiled over. Abiy was responding to reports by Sudanese news outlets that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) had repulsed an Ethiopian attack around Al-Fashaga. There's more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Subscribe Now cancel anytime Already a a subscriber Sign In

Source: Ethiopian News May 19, 2023 20:39 UTC