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Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at centre, surrounded by regional diplomatic meetings involving Somalia, Sudan and the United States.

The Red Sea Is Catching Up With Eritrea

As attacks return to one of the world’s most important shipping corridors, outside powers are rediscovering a doctrine Asmara has advanced for years: the Red Sea cannot be secured sustainably without capable, sovereign littoral states. The latest diplomatic attention directed tow

Hemedti beside a map of Sudan highlighting Darfur and courthouse columns.

Sudan Sentences Hemedti and Top RSF Commanders to Death

A Sudanese court sentenced RSF leader Hemedti and 15 others to death for war crimes related to the killing of West Darfur governor Khamis Abdallah Abakar. This marks the first court ruling against Hemedti since the conflict began in April 2023.

Military officer speaking to reporters at a press conference.

Birhanu Jula's Televised Admission Reflects Ethiopia's Deepening Political and Security Crisis

Ethiopia's Chief of Staff, Birhanu Jula, publicly acknowledged the country's deepening political and security crisis, highlighting lawlessness and internal conflict. His remarks challenge the narrative of external conspiracies as the primary cause of Ethiopia's turmoil.

Osman Saleh addressing diplomats during a briefing in Asmara.

Eritrea Tells Diplomats It Will No Longer Debate UN Rights Mandate

Eritrea's Foreign Minister Osman Saleh declared the debate over the UN's human rights mandate on Eritrea permanently closed, stating the country will no longer engage on the issue. He criticized the mandate as costly and damaging to Eritrea's international standing.

Weathered sign on Eritrean highland road.

The Price of the Sea: A Chronology of Eritrean Resilience Against Century-Long Aggression

The article chronicles Eritrea's enduring resilience against external aggression, detailing a history of atrocities from pre-colonial times to the modern struggle for independence. It highlights the systematic violence inflicted by Ethiopian rulers and the unyielding spirit of th

Eritrean FM Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser Yemane Gebreab welcomed by PM Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa.

Eight Years Later, Abiy Tests the Peace He Signed

Eight years after the peace agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's rhetoric has shifted towards claims of 'sovereign access' to Eritrean territory, raising concerns about the stability of the peace established in 2018.

Abiy Ahmed casting a ballot in a stylized election image suggesting disputed voting.

Abiy Ahmed Wins 90 Percent, but Ethiopia Loses the Map

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won a significant parliamentary majority, but the country faces ongoing political instability and conflict. Key regions like Tigray, Amhara, and Oromia remain outside normal governance, highlighting the disconnect between electoral success

Ethiopia’s foreign minister standing at Chatham House

At Chatham House, Ethiopia’s Red Sea Diplomacy Collided With Its Own Record

Ethiopia's foreign minister, Gedion Timothewos, presented a vision of regional cooperation at Chatham House, but his message clashed with Ethiopia's historical grievances regarding maritime access. The duality of Ethiopia's diplomatic language raises questions about its intention

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