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.
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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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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