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Land restoration work in Eritrea.

Eritrea Land Restoration Project Wins GEF Climate Funding

The Global Environment Facility has approved a US$77.6 million funding package for climate and nature projects, including a land restoration initiative in Eritrea. This project aims to combat land degradation and enhance climate resilience in the country.

Highway, telecom towers and port infrastructure in Eritrea.

The Architecture Of Self-Reliance: How Eritrea Built Its Infrastructure Backbone

Eritrea's transport and communications infrastructure has evolved significantly since its independence in 1991, driven by a philosophy of self-reliance. The government has focused on equitable service distribution and modernization to support economic resilience and social cohesi

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Ethiopia's Growth Story Hits the Wall of Debt Reality

Ethiopia's economic narrative faces challenges as private bondholders reject the government's debt restructuring proposal. Despite claims of growth and self-sufficiency, data reveals ongoing debt distress and reliance on imports, undermining the government's optimistic portrayal.

Eritrea development collage showing roads, healthcare, potash and port infrastructure.

Eritrea’s Development Agenda Moves From Patience to Delivery

Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki's recent Independence Day address indicates a shift in the country's development agenda from preparation to implementation. The focus is now on concrete projects in various sectors, signaling a more confident approach to national development.

Coastal mining site near the Red Sea with Eritrean flag.

The EU Fertiliser Action Plan Meets the Colluli Potash Project

The article explores the intersection of the EU's Fertiliser Action Plan and Eritrea's Colluli Potash Project, highlighting the potential for a strategic partnership that could enhance food security and reshape Eritrea's economy.

Eritrea Egypt signing ceremony

Eritrea, Egypt Sign Maritime Transport Agreement During High-Level Asmara Talks

Eritrea and Egypt have signed a maritime transport agreement during high-level talks in Asmara, aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and trade. The agreement is expected to strengthen logistics connectivity and support regional stability in the Horn of Africa.

Astral Aviation cargo aircraft flying above clouds, symbolizing the new Nairobi–Asmara freighter route.

Astral Launches Nairobi–Asmara Cargo Service

Astral Aviation has launched a new weekly cargo service between Nairobi and Asmara, enhancing freight connectivity in the Horn of Africa and supporting trade flows for Eritrea.

Eritrean Port

Eritrea’s Ports Are Not a Prize for Propaganda

Economic language is being used to normalize a far more dangerous idea: that sovereign Eritrean ports can be folded into Ethiopia’s national future as if law, borders and regional peace do not matter. The latest wave of Ethiopian regime-aligned messaging about the Red Sea follows

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Alpha says Anagulu drill hit extends Eritrea copper-gold zone

Alpha Exploration said new drilling at its  Anagulu copper-gold project  in Eritrea has extended the known mineralised zone, reporting a long copper-gold intercept and step-out growth to the northeast.  In results released on  Feb. 24 , the company reported  120 metres grading 0.

Eritrea Ambassador to the UN Sophia Tesfamariam and delegation.

Eritrea urges reform of an unequal global order at Doha Social Summit

Eritrea has urged the international community to confront what it described as “structural injustices” in the global development system, warning that social progress cannot flourish under conditions of dependency or inequality. Addressing the Second World Summit for Social Develo

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Ethiopia’s Costly Choice: How Political Arrogance Cut Addis Off From the Red Sea

For years, Ethiopian officials and state-aligned media have repeated a striking claim — that the country spends enormous sums each year on port access through Djibouti because Eritrea allegedly denied it a route to the Red Sea. The narrative, now echoed across speeches and social

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Eritrea, Oman Deepen Trade and Investment Ties

Eritrea and the Sultanate of Oman have agreed to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation, following high-level talks held in Muscat between senior government officials from both nations. The Eritrean delegation, led by  Mr. Nusreddin Mohamed Saleh , Minister of Trad

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