Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has issued a strong warning to any country that tries to challenge Ethiopia's sovereignty, promising to "humiliate" those who dare to threaten his nation. This tough message came during a celebration of Sovereignty Day in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, where Abiy declared that Ethiopia will defend itself against any threat, no matter what.

The roots of this growing tension can be traced to two main conflicts. First, Ethiopia is locked in a dispute...