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
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.
Ethiopia’s political challenges cannot be understood without examining the historical narratives that shape public consciousness. This essay explores how national myths, identity-based ideologies, and competing interpretations of history continue to influence modern political conflicts, regional relations, and debates about sovereignty in the Horn of Africa.
Somalia's political crisis escalated in Mogadishu with gunfire near former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire's residence, ahead of an opposition assembly. Disputes over President Mohamud's mandate have intensified, raising concerns over security and legitimacy.
Sudan's conflict has escalated as Hemetti's Rapid Support Forces seek to establish a parallel government, raising fears of national division. This move, supported by external actors, threatens Sudan's sovereignty and complicates future peace efforts.
Ethiopia's upcoming 2026 election is characterized as a mere coronation for the ruling Prosperity Party, with genuine opposition facing severe repression. The electoral process is marred by violence, intimidation, and a lack of legitimacy, raising questions about the future of de
Ethiopia's political landscape is increasingly fragmented and volatile, marked by rising insurgencies and opposition movements. The government's narrative of progress contrasts sharply with the realities of conflict and dissent across the country.
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
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
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
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 Wall Street Journal report says the United States is now exploring a diplomatic reset with Eritrea, including possible sanctions relief and a broader normalization effort, as Washington recalculates the strategic value of the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa. The report says th
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