There appears to be confusion in Eritrean government circles about how to respond to the Ethiopian Prime Minister’s offer to…
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Ethiopia’s plan for expanding economic ties with Eritrea
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy has begun sketching out a plan for prosperity in the Horn. “All that we have achieved…
Read moreMeron Estefanos: Eritrean journalist and her people’s life-line
By Madeline Roache Posted on June 5, 2018 Source: Global Comment For Eritreans fleeing their country, knowing one journalist’s phone…
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How the Saudi-Qatar rift is dividing the Red Sea
By Martin Plaut Introduction On the 5thof June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and their allies…
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UN refugee agency helps survivors after traffickers kill 12 in Libya
Around 200 Eritreans, Ethiopians and Somalis tried to escape from one of 20 detention centres in the town of Bani Walid, approximately…
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What did Isaias Afwerki REALLY say about Eritrean democracy?
Al Jazeera yesterday ran a story to commemorate Eritrea’s independence entitled: ‘Democracy according to Eritrea’s Afwerki, then and now.’ The…
Read moreBritish parliament hears chilling reports of religious persecution in Eritrea: calls for UK action
Religious leaders representing Eritrea’s Christians and Muslims spoke passionately about the repression their people face today. Speaking before MPs and…
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UN names key human traffickers via Libya; plans sanctions
Bosses of the trafficking operation that smuggles refugees through Libya have now been officially named by the United Nations. They…
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Ethiopia and Eritrea trade accusations of supporting rebel groups
It began with Eritrea. The Ministry of Information accused Ethiopia and Sudan of agreeing to extend support to “Eritrean armed…
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UAE port deal with Somaliland stirs up trouble in the Horn
Tensions between Somalia and the self-proclaimed independent Somaliland have flared up following a new tripartite deal between the United Arab…
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