Eritrea and the Mandate That Refuses to DieSovereign Monetary Stewardship: Eritrea’s Strategic Path to Financial Self-RelianceThe One Secret That Lies Within The Nurenebi FilesEritrea Tells Diplomats It Will No Longer Debate UN Rights MandateThe Price of the Sea: A Chronology of Eritrean Resilience Against Century-Long AggressionGuarding the Fabric: A Redefinition of Eritrean National UnityEight Years Later, Abiy Tests the Peace He SignedEritrea’s Infrastructure and Energy Transformation Gains MomentumAlpha Expands Eritrea Copper-Gold Discovery at AnaguluAdanesh Berhe: Farewell to the Mother Behind Eritrea’s National Story
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Osman Saleh addressing diplomats during a briefing in Asmara.

Eritrea Tells Diplomats It Will No Longer Debate UN Rights Mandate

Eritrea's Foreign Minister Osman Saleh declared the debate over the UN's human rights mandate on Eritrea permanently closed, stating the country will no longer engage on the issue. He criticized the mandate as costly and damaging to Eritrea's international standing.

WHO Official Visits Eritrea’s National Health Laboratory

WHO Africa Chief Puts Spotlight on Eritrea’s Quiet Health Revolution

WHO Africa Chief Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi praised Eritrea's health system during his recent visit, highlighting its focus on primary healthcare, community services, and local pharmaceutical production. The visit underscored Eritrea's commitment to health equity and preventi

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

Nandi Mandela during an Eritrea interview.

Nandi Mandela Visit Puts Eritrea’s Development Model in Focus

Nandi Mandela’s week-long visit to Eritrea brought attention to the country’s self-reliance model, infrastructure projects and wider Pan-African partnership potential.

Somali political rivals in tense face-to-face scene.

Somalia’s Mandate Crisis Turns Violent in Mogadishu

Somalia's political crisis escalated in Mogadishu with gunfire near former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire's residence, ahead of an opposition assembly. Disputes over President Mohamud's mandate have intensified, raising concerns over security and legitimacy.

A disappointed-looking Somaliland leader

U.S. Somaliland Report Reaffirms Somalia’s Sovereignty

The U.S. report on Somaliland emphasizes that engagement does not equate to recognition, reaffirming Somalia's sovereignty. This stance aims to prevent further territorial disputes in the already volatile Horn of Africa region.

Hemetti with regional backers in a political montage.

Hemetti’s Parallel Government Raises Sudan Partition Fears

Sudan's conflict has escalated as Hemetti's Rapid Support Forces seek to establish a parallel government, raising fears of national division. This move, supported by external actors, threatens Sudan's sovereignty and complicates future peace efforts.

Displaced Sudanese civilians in Kordofan.

Sudan Accuses RSF of Civilian Massacre in North Kordofan

Sudan's Foreign Ministry has accused the Rapid Support Forces of a massacre in North Kordofan, claiming at least 61 civilians were killed during Eid al-Adha. The ministry condemned the attack as a violation of international law and called for accountability from regional and inte

Abiy Ahmed before a fractured map of Ethiopia and scenes of unrest

Abiy’s "Victory" Is Predictable. Ethiopia’s Future Isn’t.

Ethiopia's upcoming election is expected to reaffirm Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's position amid ongoing internal conflicts and regional tensions. The article explores the implications of Abiy's leadership and the challenges facing Ethiopia's future.

Eritrean footballer celebrating.

Eritrea Drawn with South Africa, Guinea, and Co-Hosts Kenya in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

Eritrea has been drawn into Group D of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside South Africa, Guinea, and co-hosts Kenya. This marks a challenging path for Eritrea as they aim for their first AFCON appearance.

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.

Sudan’s humanitarian catastrophe

Sudan’s Civilians Pay for a Foreign-Backed Paramilitary War

Sudan's ongoing conflict, fueled by foreign interests, has led to severe humanitarian crises, displacing millions and leaving 19 million facing food insecurity. The war's impact on civilians is profound, with healthcare systems collapsing and aid efforts severely underfunded.

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