If revolutions are to succeed, the people must deliver freedom. They must reject authoritarianism, a small revolutionary elite or a military junta.
The strongman thrives on populism, low civic involvement, political elitism, fear, poverty, illiteracy and the abuse of the rule of law
All parties must act responsibly to build a solid foundation for peace after signing an agreement on 2 November
A realistic evaluation of the power plays and political motives of the antagonists is needed to bring lasting peace to the country
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
Even as the prime minister was being feted in Oslo last year, the seeds of this conflict were being sown.
Four former heads of state speak about what being president is actually like
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…
The militarised Warsai Yikealo Secondary School is at the heart of Eritrea’s repressive regime, according to Human Rights Watch
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
More than 20 years after the two countries broke off relations, Eritrea’s president reopened his country’s embassy in Ethiopia
The opening of ties could be an economic boon to the two nations, both poor but on very different paths
The re-establishment of diplomatic and trade ties after years of bitter separation could mean big benefits for both nations
Eritrea has responded to Ethiopia’s surprise recent overtures of peace with an announcement that it will send a delegation to its neighbour for talks
Eritrean President blames US for the exodus of youth to Europe, as a ploy to weaken Eritrea’s government.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said he is willing to meet Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki despite more than 10 years of bitter words.
Sudan’s president visited Eritrea on Monday on his first foreign visit since he was indicted by the ICC for war crimes in Darfur.
Most nations erect grandiose monuments to their historical triumphs. Eritrea put up a pair of sandals. The sculpted black metal shoes in Asmara’s Shida (Sandal) Square, recalling…
