Eritrea’s importance in the Horn of Africa regional politics is dictated more by its strategic location along the Red Sea than its wealth. Despite talks of gold discovery, Eritrea is one the world’s poorest countries with an economy that was further bankrupted by a costly and absurd war with Ethiopia … more
October 25, 2010: Eritrea continues to wage war on several fronts. Its forces face Ethiopia along their disputed border. The proxy war in Somalia continues. Though the border incident with Djibouti is being resolved, trouble with Djibouti Afar nomads remains an issue. Eritrea has, over the last decade, also been involved … more
Eritrea has been deeply troubled since independence in 1991. Following the devastating war with Ethiopia (1998-2000), an authoritarian, militarised regime has further tightened political space, tolerating neither opposition nor dissent. … more
By Tamiru Geda Ethiopia’s decision to go to war against Eretria was said a big mistake. The war costs the lives of Ten Thousands Ethiopians and Eritreans. It was even said preventable conflict. Ato Sebhat Nega, … more
By Tamiru Geda Ethiopia’s decision to go to war against Eretria was said a big mistake. The war costs the lives of Ten Thousands Ethiopians and Eritreans. It was even said preventable conflict. Ato Sebhat Nega, … more
Ian Brimacombe reports on a woman who fought in the Eritrean struggle for independence from Ethiopia. She was just 13 when she became a soldier. She spent the next 16 years fighting in a brutal guerrilla war. Meriem Omer began her life as a girl soldier in 1976. … more
Ian Brimacombe reports on a woman who fought in the Eritrean struggle for independence from Ethiopia. She was just 13 when she became a soldier. She spent the next 16 years fighting in a brutal guerrilla war. Meriem Omer began her life as a girl soldier in 1976. … more
Earlier on Monday, the Independent Paper al-Ahali said that the Iranian revolutionary guards train al-Houthi rebels in camps in neighboring Eritrea. The paper also said that the Iranian revolutionary guards transport the weapons through the Eritrean harbor of Asab to Yemen’s harbor of Midi. … more
Earlier on Monday, the Independent Paper al-Ahali said that the Iranian revolutionary guards train al-Houthi rebels in camps in neighboring Eritrea. The paper also said that the Iranian revolutionary guards transport the weapons through the Eritrean harbor of Asab to Yemen’s harbor of Midi. … more
It was a question worth killing over, in the minds of some Somali Islamic extremists. In May, Ahmed Omar Hashi, a reporter for Mogadishu’s Radio Shabelle asked Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki to explain his country’s support for al-Shabab, the hardline Somali Islamic group. Afwerki explained that Eritrea only wanted to … more
It was a question worth killing over, in the minds of some Somali Islamic extremists. In May, Ahmed Omar Hashi, a reporter for Mogadishu’s Radio Shabelle asked Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki to explain his country’s support for al-Shabab, the hardline Somali Islamic group. Afwerki explained that Eritrea only wanted to … more
MOGADISHU (Reuters) – Sitting on a mat at home between taking orders for arms on his two mobile phones, Osman Bare gives thanks for the riches flowing from Somalia's war. … more
MOGADISHU (Reuters) – Sitting on a mat at home between taking orders for arms on his two mobile phones, Osman Bare gives thanks for the riches flowing from Somalia's war. … more
The Recent Statements by the President of Djibouti regarding the State of Tensions with Neighboring Eritrea is just one more addition of chaos to a Region that is Very Unstable. … more
The Recent Statements by the President of Djibouti regarding the State of Tensions with Neighboring Eritrea is just one more addition of chaos to a Region that is Very Unstable. … more
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopia has said its neighbour and foe Eritrea is “incapable” of launching a war across its border even as regional diplomats fear the withdrawal of U.N. peacekeepers has heightened that possibility. … more
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopia has said its neighbour and foe Eritrea is “incapable” of launching a war across its border even as regional diplomats fear the withdrawal of U.N. peacekeepers has heightened that possibility. … more
Eritrean government spokesman Yemane Gebremeskel said the termination of the UN mission mandate was “long overdue” and would have little impact on the region. BBC … more
Eritrean government spokesman Yemane Gebremeskel said the termination of the UN mission mandate was “long overdue” and would have little impact on the region. BBC … more
7 June 2008-Djibouti (APA) –”We will not let ourselves to be drawn into a war logic with Eritrea”, the Djiboutian President, Ismail Omar Guelleh said in a speech Friday marking the 31st anniversary of his country’s independence from France. … more