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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

The U.S. and Egyptian presidents meet during the G7 summit in Évian, France.

Trump Puts Ethiopia’s Nile Gamble Back Under Pressure

Donald Trump’s comments at the G7 summit regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have reignited tensions over the Nile dispute, highlighting the regional implications for Egypt and Sudan. Ethiopia's approach to the dam has raised concerns about its impact on neighboring cou

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Eritrea Rejects Ethiopia’s Pretoria War Narrative

Eritrea has rejected Ethiopia's claims of its involvement in the Pretoria Agreement, asserting that the agreement was solely an Ethiopian affair. Eritrean officials accuse Ethiopia's ruling party of using propaganda to deflect from its internal issues and historical hostilities.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty received Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh.

Eritrea and Egypt Deepen Red Sea Cooperation After High-Level Cairo Talks

Eritrea and Egypt have agreed to enhance cooperation in economic, infrastructure, and maritime sectors following high-level talks in Cairo. The discussions reflect a strategic alignment between the two nations amid growing regional interest in the Red Sea corridor.

President of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki and gyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

Isaias-Sisi Summit Marks Turning Point in Eritrea-Egypt Cooperation

President Isaias Afwerki's three-day visit to Egypt comes at a time when the political geography of the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa is being reshaped by conflict, shifting alliances, economic competition, and growing international interest in one of the world's most strategic

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