For decades, Sudan and Ethiopia enjoyed strong economic and political ties.
But recent developments have strained relations between the neighbours.
A border dispute sparked by a land claimed by both sides - threatened a potential conflict last year.
Ethiopia's multi-billion dollar hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile has a been a source of tension for years.
Now, with widespread conflict across Sudan, and refugees crossing the border into Ethiopia.
Some are questioning if new alliances will be formed.
What are the risks of a spillover?
Presenter: Imran Khan
Guests
Aicha El Basri, researcher at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. She is the former spokesperson for the African Union.
Etana Dinka, assistant professor at James Madison University. He focusses on the political history of Ethiopia and Africa.
Dallia Abdelmoniem, political commentator.
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#Sudan #Ethiopia #SudanEthiopiaBorder #SudanUnrest #SudanClashes #SudanFighting #RSF #SudaneseArmy #SudanHumanitarianCrisis #EthiopianPrimeMinister #AbiyAhmed #SudanEvacuations #SudanHumanitarianCrisis
But recent developments have strained relations between the neighbours.
A border dispute sparked by a land claimed by both sides - threatened a potential conflict last year.
Ethiopia's multi-billion dollar hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile has a been a source of tension for years.
Now, with widespread conflict across Sudan, and refugees crossing the border into Ethiopia.
Some are questioning if new alliances will be formed.
What are the risks of a spillover?
Presenter: Imran Khan
Guests
Aicha El Basri, researcher at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. She is the former spokesperson for the African Union.
Etana Dinka, assistant professor at James Madison University. He focusses on the political history of Ethiopia and Africa.
Dallia Abdelmoniem, political commentator.
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Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
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#Sudan #Ethiopia #SudanEthiopiaBorder #SudanUnrest #SudanClashes #SudanFighting #RSF #SudaneseArmy #SudanHumanitarianCrisis #EthiopianPrimeMinister #AbiyAhmed #SudanEvacuations #SudanHumanitarianCrisis
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