Eritrea is in mourning. Bereket Mengisteab, the veteran singer whose voice became the soundscape of a nation’s endurance and pride, passed away last night after more than six decades of service to Eritrean music and identity. For many, Bereket was not simply a musician — he was t
Abiy Ahmed’s Isolation Is Self-Inflicted: How a Chain of Short-Term Gambits Backfired There’s a pattern to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s statecraft: grab for the nearest lever, declare victory, and deal with the blowback later. That cycle—tactical bargains unmoored from strategy—ha
When history threatens the comfort of power, the truth itself becomes the target. That is precisely what Eritrea faces today — a new wave of revisionism disguised as “analysis,” peddled by Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party (PP) activists and pseudo-intellectual circles such as “Horn
Eritrea’s environmental and agricultural leadership took center stage in October 2025 with a series of landmark events that underscored the country’s deep commitment to biodiversity, sustainable farming, and public health. Through national conferences and seminars convened by the
In a message that marks a rare and powerful shift in tone, the African Union has formally extended heartfelt congratulations to Eritrea on the occasion of its 34th Independence Day. The message, issued by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, pra
In a league brimming with talent and towering reputations, one name has recently captured headlines for all the right reasons: Alexander Isak. The Eritrean-Swedish striker, who plies his trade for Newcastle United, has been crowned the Premier League Player of the Month for Dece
In a landmark diplomatic move, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concluded a two-day visit to Eritrea on December 26, 2024. The visit marked an important step in strengthening bilateral relations and tackling pressing regional challenges in the Horn of Africa. The discussion
Addis Ababa and Mogadishu find themselves at a diplomatic impasse once again, as conflicting press statements from their foreign ministries reveal growing tensions. On December 24, 2024, Somalia accused Ethiopian forces of misconduct in Doolow, a Somali border town. Ethiopia's r
In a move that underscores France's shifting diplomatic strategy in Africa, President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Ethiopia on Saturday Dec. 21 2024 for high-profile meetings with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The visit follows France's recent expulsions from several West a
Alexander Isak delivered a mesmerizing performance, scoring a hat-trick to lead Newcastle United to a commanding 4-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. The Eritrean-Swedish striker’s remarkable display not only etched his name further into Premier League history but also
In a striking shift of focus, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's media apparatus has turned its attention towards Eritrea, escalating narratives that suggest potential economic and territorial ambitions. This pivot comes in the aftermath of the Ankara Accord signed between So
In a pivotal move mediated by Turkey, Somalia and Ethiopia have signed the Ankara Declaration, a pact underscoring mutual respect for sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. While the agreement aims to foster peace and prosperity, concerns linger over Ethiopia’s broader in
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