If revolutions are to succeed, the people must deliver freedom. They must reject authoritarianism, a small revolutionary elite or a military junta.
Somaliland’s strategic value in the Horn of Africa means the repercussions of such a decision would be far-reaching
Never before in its 121-year history had a stage in the Tour de France been won by a black African, until the Eritrean did it
The strongman thrives on populism, low civic involvement, political elitism, fear, poverty, illiteracy and the abuse of the rule of law
Hundreds of thousands of youth are crossing into neighbouring countries or undertaking the perilous journey to Europe
All parties must act responsibly to build a solid foundation for peace after signing an agreement on 2 November
An Ethiopian-Eritrean offensive has made gains in Tigray. World leaders must act urgently to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in the brutal conflict
Across Africa, 12 countries were keeping at least 75 journalists behind bars as of 1 December ― not counting those who were detained and released
Retributive justice merely leads to generational cycles of violence. And the civilians continue to be subjected to rape, torture, death and illegal detentions
The US treasury accuses the defence force of massacres, looting, rape and torture in Tigray
The vote is likely to inflame existing tensions in the country
Reporters without Borders and others call on higher authorities to review prosecutor’s decision not to investigate the case
International intervention needed in Tigray region of Ethiopia and Anglophone areas of Cameroon
Former UN force commander Patrick Cammaert preferred asking for forgiveness than permission
Governments across sub-Saharan Africa violently pursue exiles abroad. Democracies must push back
The Mail & Guardian spoke to Somalis about their relatives who disappeared after signing up for military training and fear they may have been killed
The Ethiopian government has created its own ‘fact-checking’ unit — and it is not the only government to do so.
The conflict in Ethiopia could spill over into the entire Horn of Africa region. AU and regional leaders need to step up their efforts to de-escalate the situation
As the conflict between the national government and Tigray escalates, the window for intervention is closing fast
Even as the prime minister was being feted in Oslo last year, the seeds of this conflict were being sown.
The regulations aim to prevent money laundering and financing terror organisations, but implementing them is proving to be difficult
So far, most countries on the African continent are dealing with Covid-19, but not all leaders are taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously
Ciham Ali was born in the United States and moved to Eritrea with her family. When Ciham tried to leave, she was arrested at the border. After eight years, Human Rights Watch have called for her release
Ethiopia’s political opening has won plaudits but also uncorked ethnic strife. The government should proceed cautiously ahead of elections in 2020
It’s official: Eritrea is the world’s most censored country. This is one journalist’s account of what it is like to work there
The militarised Warsai Yikealo Secondary School is at the heart of Eritrea’s repressive regime, according to Human Rights Watch
A year ago Eritreans could hardly contain their joy as Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed touched down in Asmara. The city had seen nothing like it in a generation that knew war rather than peace. Men and women lined the streets and waved Ethiopian flags as Abiy arrived to seal a peace deal.PROMOTEDThere Is An Easier Way […]
103 of Africa’s most prominent thinkers ask to visit their incarcerated colleagues in Eritrea
Ethiopia’s new prime minister is trying to do things differently. If he succeeds, the consequences will be felt beyond his borders
After 20 years of bloody conflict and grim stalemate, the Ethiopia-Eritrea border is bustling once again
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed signed a peace pact in July
In first press conference since taking office in April, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed also says 2020 election will be free and fair