Eritrea has withdrawn from the East African regional bloc, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), accusing the organization of acting as a tool against countries like itself. This decision comes amidst rising tensions and a "fierce war of words" between Eritrea and neighboring Ethiopia.

• Eritrea's foreign ministry stated that IGAD has "strayed from its founding principles" and failed to contribute to regional stability.
• The primary organization involved is the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), which also includes Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, and Djibouti.
• Eritrea previously left the bloc in 2007 during a border dispute with Ethiopia, only to rejoin in 2023.