Two documents released within twenty-four hours — one from Brussels, the other from Addis Ababa’s mission to the EU — capture a widening rift in Nile and Horn-of-Africa diplomacy. On 22 October, the European Union and Egypt issued a Joint Statement elevating their cooperation t
When a hijab-wearing influencer posts about her love for Somalia or her prayers for peace in Sudan, most viewers scroll past without suspicion. But behind some of those polished smiles, there’s no real woman at all — only an image stolen, edited, and deployed for propaganda. A B
In a 18-minute video address released this week, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed “Hemedti” Dagalo delivered one of his angriest speeches since Sudan’s civil war began in April 2023 — a tirade that revealed as much about his frustration as his strategy. Seated indoors
Burhan says Sudan’s army fights only its enemies, not its people, and rejects any foreign-imposed peace. His speech after El-Fashir strikes a tone of unity and defiance.
In one of his strongest statements to date on the Nile dispute, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi used the opening of the 8th Cairo Water Week to deliver a firm warning to Ethiopia over its handling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Addressing ministers, di
When Sudan’s new Prime Minister, Dr. Kamil Idris, landed in Asmara this week, it was more than just a diplomatic courtesy call. It was a homecoming of sorts — a return to a neighbor that never turned its back on Sudan even when the world did. Over two long days, the Sudanese lead
A senior Sudanese delegation led by Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris arrived in Asmara on Thursday for a two-day working visit — a trip that has drawn attention not only for its timing but for the message it carries about regional solidarity in a time of deep Sudanese crisis. The
Eritrea’s Foreign Minister Osman Saleh has held a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, signaling renewed momentum in the country’s international engagement after years of strained ties. On Wednesday, Saleh met with Massad Fares Boulos, S
Eritrea has sharply condemned what it calls a “political frenzy” by Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP), accusing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government of deliberately manufacturing a regional crisis around access to the Red Sea. In a statement posted on X, Eritrea’s Ministe
On September 8, ahead of the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed once again ignited regional tensions by declaring on state-run EBC that “it is only a matter of time before Ethiopia regains control of the Red Sea port o
The Red Sea is one of the world’s most critical waterways, a lifeline for global trade connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa. Stability in this region ensures the uninterrupted flow of commerce, energy supplies, and international cooperation. At the heart of this stability lies Er
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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