ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 2, 2026 -- This photo taken on June 8, 2025 shows a church in Asmara, capital of Eritrea. The African Union (AU) has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise "maximum restraint," urging the three countries to de-escalate the situation amid mounting regional diplomatic tensions. TO GO WITH "Roundup: AU urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt to de-escalate tensions amid diplomatic leer más rift" leer menos