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Badr Abdelatty interviewed in Asmara.

Egypt Says Eritrea Is “Pillar of Stability” as Asmara and Cairo Deepen Red Sea Ties

Egypt's Foreign Minister praised Eritrea as a 'pillar of stability' during a recent visit to Asmara, where a maritime transport agreement was signed to enhance cooperation. The discussions focused on regional security and economic collaboration between the two nations.

Outside powers circling Somalia’s sovereignty.

Israel’s Somaliland Gamble Puts Somalia’s Sovereignty at Risk

Israel's reception of Somaliland's first ambassador challenges Somalia's sovereignty and risks further fragmentation in the Horn of Africa. This diplomatic move raises concerns about foreign intervention and the implications for regional stability.

Eritrea-Egypt maritime talks

Eritrea-Egypt Maritime Deal Vindicates Asmara’s Red Sea Vision

Eritrea and Egypt have signed a maritime transport agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in shipping and logistics. This deal reflects Eritrea's long-standing vision of a collaborative Red Sea region, emphasizing the importance of coastal-state responsibility.

Sudan regional power struggle

Ethiopia, the UAE and the Real Game Behind Sudan’s War

Sudan's ongoing conflict has escalated into a regional struggle involving external actors like the UAE and Ethiopia, impacting civilian lives and state stability. The Rapid Support Forces have turned the war into a profitable enterprise, complicating the humanitarian crisis.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stands before a map highlighting Sudan, with the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region in the background.

Rubio’s Sudan Remarks Expose the Proxy War Behind Africa’s Worst Crisis

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the proxy nature of Sudan's conflict, implicating external actors like Ethiopia and the UAE in the ongoing violence. The war has escalated into a regional crisis, fueled by foreign support and arms supply.

Eritrea-Red-Sea

Eritrea's Strategic Role in U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy

The new U.S. counterterrorism strategy omits Eritrea but highlights its strategic importance in the Red Sea region. As maritime security concerns grow, Washington's priorities are shifting towards selective engagement and regional partnerships.

Eritrea-USA

Washington Moves to Lift Eritrea Sanctions as Asmara Sets the Record Straight

The United States is preparing to lift sanctions imposed on Eritrea, Reuters reported, in a move that could mark one of the clearest signs yet of a shifting Washington approach toward the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea corridor. Reuters, citing an internal U.S. government documen

Editorial hero image showing Eritrea and the Red Sea on a regional map, with Eritrean and U.S. flags, a cargo ship, and sanctions imagery.

Sanctions, Sovereignty, and the Red Sea: A Critical Examination of Eritrea, Western Narratives, and the Reuters Framing

The recent indication that the United States may lift sanctions on Eritrea marks a significant moment in the geopolitics of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. While Reuters frames the development as a strategic recalibration driven by shifting alliances and maritime tensions, th

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