africanews A small poor country in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea is one of the most closed and repressive states on the planet, ruled with an iron fist for 30 years by President Issaias Afeworki. Eritrea officially became a state in May 1993, two years after shedding Ethiopian rule. Since then, the country has been…
Two years after a disastrous war in Ethiopia’s Tigray, internal tussles as well as related tensions between Addis Ababa and Asmara threaten to reignite conflict. All with influence should urge the two countries to exercise restraint and avoid adding to the Horn of Africa’s troubles. Relations between Ethiopia and its neighbour Eritrea have nosedived in…
ByDylan Malyasov Mar 16, 2025 Officials and regional experts warn that longstanding tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea could lead to renewed warfare, posing a significant threat to the fragile peace in the Horn of Africa. The heightened risk follows fresh conflicts in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, raising fears of another humanitarian crisis. Tensions have reignited following…
Addis Standard (Addis Ababa) 18 Feb. 2025 Addis Abeba — Eritrea’s Ministry of Information has issued a statement rejecting accusations by Mulatu Teshome, Ethiopia’s former president and a close ally of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accusing Eritrea of involving “in almost every major conflict in the Horn of Africa,” and engaging in actions that could “reignite…
Isaac Kaledzi 11/14/2023 Ethiopia and Eritrea made peace in 2018, formally ending their border conflict. But control of the Assab port, which serves both countries, has sparked new tensions and led to fears of a fresh dispute. When Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came into office in April 2018, he worked to secure a peace deal with former…
Uneasy Neighbors: The Regional Impact of Ethiopia’s Expansionist Ambitions Ethiopia is seeking greater access to the Red Sea, but in doing so, it is repeating past behaviours that have destabilised the region. Yohannes WoldemariamDecember 2, 2024 In its renewed campaign for access to the Red Sea, Ethiopia is threatening to further destabilise the Horn of…
Teklemariam Bekit BBC Tigrinya Eritrean residents in Ethiopia’s capital have reported widespread arrests among their community, sparking fear among refugees and asylum seekers who fled their homes in search of a better life. While not unprecedented, the scale and intensity of the current crackdown in Addis Ababa is significant, with hundreds reportedly detained in recent…
The Edelstam Prize 2024 is awarded to Mr. Dawit Isaak for his outstanding contributions and exceptional courage in standing up for freedom of expression, one’s beliefs, and in the defence of Human Rights. The prize will be awarded during a ceremony at the House of Nobility in Stockholm, Sweden, on 19th November 2024. As Dawit Isaak…
By Duop Chak Wuol Egypt’s stance against Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has escalated, raising the possibility of military conflict between Cairo and Addis Ababa. Egypt has openly aligned itself with Somalia and covertly with Eritrea in opposition to Ethiopia. The GERD is crucial to Ethiopia, which contributes at least 85% of the Nile’s waters. This…
VOA September 10, 2024 Mekelle/Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The leader of Tigray People’s Liberation Front Debretsion Gebremichael has reported previously undisclosed talks between his region and the leaders of Eritrea. Speaking at a press conference in the regional capital Mekelle, Ethiopia, on Tuesday, Debretsion said the first round of talks took place about six months…
