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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

Eritrea as Island of Stability

Eritrea, the Red Sea, and the Panic of the Detractors

There is a reason Eritrea unsettles its loudest critics. It is not because Eritrea is unstable. It is because Eritrea is not. In a region where states have been pulled apart by proxy wars, foreign military arrangements, donor dependency, ethnic fragmentation and diplomatic blackm

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The African Union’s Selective Conscience: Silence on Ethiopia, Outrage on Trump

When the African Union (AU) released a full-page statement from Addis Ababa this week condemning a comment made by Donald Trump about Nigeria, it was more than just an exercise in diplomacy — it was a mirror reflecting the organization’s moral bankruptcy. The AU can apparently fi

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Bahti Meskerem: From Adal’s First Shots to Eritrea’s Unbroken Path of Sovereignty

Sixty-four years ago, in the rugged plains of Adal, a small band of Eritrean fighters led by Hamid Idris Awate opened fire on forces that had sworn Eritrea’s erasure. It was September 1, 1961 -  Bahti Meskerem  - the day Eritreans mark not as the beginning of violence, but as the

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Eritrea 2024: UN Report Shows a Nation Advancing on Its Own Terms

In a region too often in the headlines for war and displacement, Eritrea stands out for a quieter reason: progress. Not the kind of “progress” framed in donor brochures, but the steady, tangible kind that the  United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Eritrea  has n

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Ethiopia’s Unchecked Atrocities vs. Eritrea’s Pursuit of Justice: A Tale of International Hypocrisy

In the heart of the Horn of Africa, two neighboring nations - Ethiopia and Eritrea - find themselves at the center of an international contradiction.  Despite Ethiopia’s descent into unrestrained state-sponsored violence and mass atrocities, global institutions have remained larg

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Eritrea: A Beacon of Resilience in the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa is often a region discussed in the context of instability, civil wars, and external interventions. Yet amidst this chaos, Eritrea stands as a testament to resilience, sovereignty, and peace.  Despite facing decades of hostile predictions and outright campaigns

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Eritrea: The Overlooked Pillar of Pan-Africanism

When we speak of Pan-Africanism, we often evoke visions of sovereignty, resilience, and a united African front against imperialism. Yet, a glaring omission persists in this narrative: Eritrea.  Despite embodying the essence of Pan-African ideals - self-reliance, independence, and

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