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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

United Nations representatives discussing Eritrea’s development achievements and national progress.

Resilience, Pride, and Promise: How Eritrea Is Building Its Future on Its Own Terms

Thirty-five years after independence, Eritrea’s story is one of resilience, self-reliance, and steady progress—an unconventional development path that is increasingly drawing global attention.

Nahom Ermias wins Asmara Marathon 2026.

Nahom Ermias Wins Asmara Marathon After Tight Finish

Asmara Marathon 2026 delivered one of its closest finishes on Sunday, as Gash-Barka regional club runner  Nahom Ermias  claimed victory in the men’s marathon with a time of  2:16:22 . The race, held in Asmara on  7 June , marked the seventh edition of the annual marathon and adde

Eritrean Red Sea port with ships and cranes.

They Tried to Isolate Eritrea. Now They Need Its Route.

For years, Eritrea’s detractors treated isolation as destiny. Sanctions, pressure campaigns, diplomatic coldness and a steady stream of hostile commentary were supposed to shrink the country’s strategic weight. Eritrea was to be boxed in, talked down, written off and kept outside

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.

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.

Composite image showing a wartime cave hospital on the left and a modern Eritrean pharmaceutical lab on the right.

From Sahel Tunnels to Modern Labs: Eritrea’s Pharmaceutical Story

Eritrea's pharmaceutical sector has roots in its liberation struggle, where improvised medical systems evolved into a disciplined infrastructure. The Orotta Underground Hospital exemplifies this resilience, producing medicine under extreme conditions.

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

Snit Tewoldemedhin

Eritrean Advocate Snit Tewoldemedhin Named Peace Ambassador

Eritrean model, educator and disability-rights advocate  Snit Tewoldemedhin  has been appointed an  Ambassador for Peace  in Washington, D.C., adding another milestone to a public journey shaped by representation, service and a deeply personal mission to support children with spe

Embassy of the state of Eritrea DC

Eritrea Hits Back at Detractors of U.S. Engagement

Eritrea’s embassy in Washington has pushed back against critics of a possible reset in Eritrea–United States relations, saying recent commentary has sought to undermine a serious opening for constructive engagement by recycling old and discredited claims. In a statement dated Apr

EBC-Propaganda-Room

Inside Ethiopia’s State-Media Campaign Against Eritrea

Ethiopia’s state broadcaster has crossed another dangerous line. Then again, this is not new. And it almost certainly won’t be the last time. For months, EBC’s Amharic-language output has been full of this kind of messaging — blunt, emotional, territorial, and clearly aimed at a

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