Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia was ejected from an African Union event commemorating the 1994 Rwanda genocide, sparking a diplomatic controversy. The ambassador described the incident as outrageous and claimed it was due to the introduction of anti-Israel elements.
The African Union cited the loss of Israel’s observer status as the reason for the ejection, which was suspended in 2023 pending review. The incident highlights the strained relations between Israel and the African Union, particularly with regards to the Palestinian issue.