Stop the Next Ethiopia-Eritrea War Before It Begins
As armies deploy, Gulf states and their Western allies must halt an impending conflict that could inflame the entire Red Sea region.
When the Ethiopian...
US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
The US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, President Donald Trump has said, citing the...
Peace Through Diplomacy Desperately Needed in the Horn
Global powers must act immediately to prevent a devastating conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea centered on Tigray.
The Horn of Africa, long beset by instability,...
Debretsion Faction Unleash Attacks Tigray; Many Casualties Reported in Mekelle
Interim Administration in Tigray Region of Ethiopia Sees Involvement of “External Forces,” Possibly Indicating Eritrea
Borkena
Toronto – A day after Getachew Reda suspended three military...
Tigray cannot be the battleground for Ethiopia and Eritrea
As tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea escalate, the region of Tigray stands at the heart of a looming conflict, writes one of the leaders...
Lt. Gen. Tsadkan warns Ethiopia-Eritrea war “seems inevitable,” urges last-minute efforts to avert war
Addis Abeba– Lt. Gen. Tsadkan Gebretensae, Vice President and Democratization Cabinet Secretariat of the Tigray Interim Administration, has warned that war between Ethiopia and...
At the cusp of a Revolution
The Dictatorship and Authoritarianism in Eritrea: A Longstanding Truth
The description of Eritrea’s strongman, Isaias Afewerki, as a dictator is neither new nor contested. The...
Saudi Arabia’s Billion-Dollar Bid for Eritrea’s Assab Port
How Saudi Arabia’s Investment Could Redefine the Berbera Port and Horn of Africa’s Geopolitical Landscape.
Saudi Arabia is setting the stage for a profound strategic...
Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Investments in Eritrea’s Port of Assab Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Introduction
The Port of Assab, situated along Eritrea’s Red Sea coast, has emerged as a focal point of Saudi Arabia’s economic and geopolitical strategy in...
Highlights from the Crisis Response Initiative in Eritrea
This document highlights the main results of activities funded by IFAD’s Crisis Response Initiative (CRI) in Eritrea.
In recent years, Eritrea has faced multiple shocks...
A dangerous frenemy: Averting a showdown between Eritrea and Ethiopia
In short
The EU should support diplomatic efforts by other actors, while using their leverage in international financial institutions (alongside the US) to creative incentives...
UN human rights council urged to condemn the forced return of Eritrean refugees
Amnesty International urged the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Tuesday to condemn the forced return of Eritrean refugees to their home country. The statement came...
UN warns of Eritrean troops’ continued abuses in Tigray amid impunity, cites “lack of...
Addis Abeba– The United Nations has warned that Eritrean troops continue to commit human rights abuses in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, and raised...
Egyptian FM delivers message to Eritrean President, discusses ties
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki on Friday to deliver a verbal message from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi,...
Ethiopia PM visits Somalia as neighbors try to improve relations
Washington — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu Thursday, as their nations try to mend relations strained...
Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Human Rights in Eritrea
Mr. President,Excellencies,
I would like to update the Human Rights Council on the human rights situation in Eritrea, since the enhanced interactive dialogue in 2024.
According...
News: TPLF rejects claims of “secret talks” with Eritrea, calls accusations “fabricated falsehoods”
Addis Abeba– The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has rejected claims that the party and Tigray military forces have engaged in “secret contact with...
Collective Action for a Democratic Eritrea
The Blue Revolution shows the way forward
For decades, Eritreans have endured President Isaias Afwerki’s dictatorial rule, known for its repression, human rights violations, and denial of freedoms....
Eritrea-Ethiopia War Threat: Rising Tensions in the Horn of Africa
Eritrea Ethiopia war could erupt
Borkena
Toronto – The Horn of Africa is once again on edge as tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia reach a boiling point....
‘The impact has been devastating’: how USAid freeze sent shockwaves through Ethiopia
Ethiopia was the largest recipient of US aid assistance in sub-Saharan Africa before Donald Trump froze funding last month. From food and health to...
Eritrean midwife granted refugee status in NZ after daring escape from prison, crossing desert...
A man from Eritrea has been granted refugee status in New Zealand, after appealing an earlier decision he didn't qualify as a protected person.
He...
‘Mouth Stuffed To Muffle Screams’: Eritreans Recount Prison Horror
Ephrem Minassie's voice trembled as he recalled his stints in Eritrean prisons for trying to evade military service and flee the country.
He was first...
Ethiopia and Somalia hold a first round of technical talks in Turkey toward resolving...
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Top diplomats from Ethiopia and Somalia on Tuesday held a first round of technical talks aimed at resolving a dispute sparked by...
To avoid another conflict in the Horn of Africa, now is the time to...
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki is working to reignite conflict in northern Ethiopia. He must be stopped.
The Horn of Africa is a turbulent region whose...