Elite Management before Autocratic Leader Succession
How do dictators prepare for succession? Scholars have studied the determinants of succession, but we know little about the mechanisms, including elite management, of how succession occurs. The authors argue that incumbents prepare for succession by building a power base of elites outside their inner circle,
Ship Reports Small Arms Fire off Eritrea
A merchant vessel reported being approached with the use of small arms fire in waters 92 nautical miles northeast of Eritrea's Massawa port in...
Iran President hails convergence of positions with Eritrea
Tehran, IRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described as valuable the convergence of political positions between the country and Eritrea, saying Iran is...
Ethiopian Airline’s dominance attracts backlash in Eritrea
The market practices that led Eritrea to slap Ethiopian Airlines with a flight suspension could be indicative of inadequate competition in Eritrea’s air transport...
The State of Eritrea Ministry of Transport & Communications Civil Aviation Authority
NOTICE
TO ALL ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TRAVELLERS
Cognizant of the consistent and persistent malicious trading practices pursued by Ethiopian Airlines in general and systematic and organized passengers'...
The Red Sea Crisis Goes Beyond the Houthis
To Avoid a Spiral of Violence, America Must Help Stabilize the Greater Horn of Africa
By Johnnie Carson, Alex Rondos, Susan Stigant, and Michael Woldemariam...
Electric tractor created by Irish company unveiled in Ethiopia
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has unveiled an electric tractor in Ethiopia that was created by an Irish company.
Martin, who is the Minister for Foreign Affairs,...
Protection and Relocation Needed for Sudan’s Displaced Populations in Danger
We write to you as U.S. refugee and immigrant advocacy organizations with grave concern for the rapidly deteriorating situation facing refugees in the Sudan crisis.
AEPAC Diaspora letter to IMF
We, the undersigned organizations, write this both as American taxpayers and people of Ethiopian origin. We focus on two issues. First is our grave concern about an impending Genocide in Ethiopia and the role the World Bank and IMF are playing in financing the government’s genocidal war.
Dawit Isaak Open Letter July 2024 by Bjoern T
Ten years have passed since Dawit Isaak's case became a subject for the Swedish judicial system. But so far, Sweden has refused to initiate an investigation of crimes against humanity, writes Björn Tunbäck, board member of Reporters Without Borders.
One killed, one seriously injured in brawl between rival Eritrean groups in Tel Aviv
In latest clashes between pro-regime, anti-regime migrants — including some asylum seekers — police say people were attacked with spikes and clubs, pelted with...
Why You Should Know about Eritrea
Even folks who don’t have anything to do with foreign affairs are generally aware of North Korea’s horrors and
Afwerki proposes to Urso a strategic partnership between Italy and Eritrea
Renewable energy, water, manufacturing and infrastructure, for road, railway and port development, these are the priority sectors indicated to the Minister of Business and...
Italy Business Minister Meets Eritrean President in Asmara
“Eritrea priority country for the Mattei Plan”
President Afwerki is fully aware of the strategic value of the Mattei Plan and the role Italy can...
Even supporters are fleeing the regime: The Eritrean ambassador has applied for asylum in Switzerland
The career diplomat Adem Osman was the figurehead of the Eritrean regime abroad. Now research shows that he has applied for asylum in Switzerland....
Welcome to Eritrea: A Nation in Chains.
Eritrea is a small nation in the Horn of Africa, it’s a stark symbol of oppression and despair. Under the iron grip of President...
Release Eritrea Highlights Severe Religious Persecution in Eritrea and the Crisis in Tigray
At the 56th session of the UN Human Rights Council today, Release Eritrea presented a powerful statement underscoring the severe human rights violations faced...
Al-Shabab reverses Somali force gains, now working with Houthis in Somalia
Al-Shabab has reversed all Somali National Army gains made in central Somalia over the last two years and is now working with Houthi militants...
Expansion of Liquid Petroleum Gas Storages in Eritrea
European Union to the State of Eritrea launched a transformative project to expand Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and distribution, significantly improving energy access...
Saudi Arabia’s petro-dollar exit: A global finance paradigm shift
The crucial decision to not renew the contract enables Saudi Arabia to sell oil and other goods in multiple currencies, including the Chinese RMB,...
Totalitarianism Is Still With Us
The case of Eritrea shows that totalitarian systems are inherently toxic, and that no amount of “engagement” will change them.
By Steve Walker
There was only one surprise...
Cable firms eye Eritrea as Houthi attacks threaten Red Sea internet traffic
The Red Sea is the top security concern of the global submarine cable industry, with broken cables unable to be repaired or new cables...
Ethiopia’s Currency Devaluation Plan: A Likely Floodwater? IMF and World Bank Pushing while WFP...
According to various sources, the Ethiopian government has made an agreement with the IMF to devalue its currency on a scale that would bridge...
THE TIGRAY WAR®IONAL IMPLICATIONS (VOLUME 1 -November 2020 to June 2021 )
1. Forward
By Habte Hagos, Chair of Eritrea Focus
The tragic, brutal and entirely predictable war in Tigray has brought immense suffering to the Tigrayan people,...
THE TIGRAY WAR®IONAL IMPLICATIONS(VOLUME 2)
1. Forward
By Right Honourable Helen Clark1
The Tigray crisis
In the fifteen months since the war in the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray erupted in November...