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UN Human Rights Council chamber with 2026 Eritrea vote results board.

Eritrea and the Mandate That Refuses to Die

The UN Human Rights Council renewed the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea, despite Eritrea's rejection of the mechanism as politicized. The vote reflects ongoing tensions in the Horn of Africa, particularly concerning Eritrea's security and regional dynamics.

Newsroom illustration of Eritrea, the UN, and UNHRC scrutiny

The UN’s Eritrea Obsession: How Selective Scrutiny Became a Permanent Mandate

The article critiques the UN's ongoing scrutiny of Eritrea, highlighting the hypocrisy in its human rights mandate. It argues that the UNHRC's selective enforcement undermines its principles of universality and impartiality.

Sophia Tesfamariam speaking at the UN Human Rights Council.

Eritrea Rejects UNHRC Report, Says Rights Mandate Has Lost Credibility

Eritrea has rejected a UN Human Rights Council report, claiming it is methodologically flawed and politically biased. The country argues that the report overlooks its development progress and relies on unverified sources.

Drone above a damaged Somali town.

Somalia Is Not a Free-Fire Zone: The Civilian Cost of America’s Drone War

A recent investigation reveals the civilian toll of U.S. drone strikes in Somalia, highlighting the deaths of 12 civilians, including children, in a targeted operation. This raises critical questions about accountability and the treatment of African lives in international militar

Chinese delegates at a UN Human Rights Council session.

China Reasserts Opposition to Country-Specific Mandates During UNHRC Dialogue on Eritrea

China's recent statement at the UN Human Rights Council criticized the ongoing country-specific mandate on Eritrea, highlighting its failure to promote human rights and calling for a reevaluation of the Council's approach. This intervention reflects a broader ideological divide w

Ribbon-cutting at FGM-free village ceremony in Eritrea.

How Eritrea Is Defeating FGM, Village by Village

Eritrea is making significant strides in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM), with 22 villages in the Logo-Anseba sub-zone declared free of the practice. This achievement is part of a broader national effort that combines legal measures with community engagement.

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

Dry land, spilled grain and Djibouti’s port in the background.

Djibouti Feeds Foreign Interests While Its People Face Hunger

Djibouti's strategic location has attracted foreign military bases and investments, yet 22% of its population faces severe food insecurity. The country's reliance on imports and a narrow political elite have left many citizens vulnerable to hunger and economic exclusion.

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.

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

Abiy Ahmed's Ethiopia

Abiy Ahmed Can’t Hide Ethiopia’s Collapse Behind Diplomacy

You can lie in speeches. You can posture at summits. You can wrap failure in diplomatic language and hope the world only reads the headline. But official travel advisories have a way of cutting through the performance. They are written carefully, especially by countries that have

Abiy Ahmed and the Crisis in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia on the Brink: A Humanitarian Crisis Deepened by Political Choices

The International Rescue Committee’s latest  Global Humanitarian Crisis Watchlist  offers a sobering snapshot of the world heading into 2026. Ethiopia now ranks among the top five most at-risk countries globally — alongside Sudan, Palestine, and South Sudan. This is not a symboli

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