Eritrea foreign policy

The article challenges the narrative that Eritrea has the most closed economy in Africa, arguing instead that it follows a sovereignty-first development model. It critiques the oversimplified views on national service and economic structure, emphasizing strategic gatekeeping.

Eritrea has rejected Ethiopia's claims of its involvement in the Pretoria Agreement, asserting that the agreement was solely an Ethiopian affair. Eritrean officials accuse Ethiopia's ruling party of using propaganda to deflect from its internal issues and historical hostilities.

Eritrea and Egypt have agreed to enhance cooperation in economic, infrastructure, and maritime sectors following high-level talks in Cairo. The discussions reflect a strategic alignment between the two nations amid growing regional interest in the Red Sea corridor.

Eritrea has been elected to the UN Economic and Social Council for a three-year term starting January 1, 2027. This election enhances Eritrea's diplomatic presence within the UN system, following its recent role as Vice-President of the UN General Assembly.

Egypt has approved the establishment of a Cairo University branch in Eritrea, enhancing educational ties between the two nations. This decision follows a maritime transport cooperation agreement, indicating a shift towards practical collaboration in various sectors.

On Eritrea's Independence Day, the article reflects on the significance of the day for Eritreans, honoring martyrs and freedom fighters while critiquing the political narratives surrounding the country. It emphasizes the importance of understanding Eritrean sovereignty amidst ext

In his Independence Day address, President Isaias Afwerki emphasized the need for citizen-centred nationhood in the Horn of Africa, attributing regional instability to failures in governance and the influence of external agendas. He criticized the ineffectiveness of IGAD in foste

In his 35th Independence Anniversary address, President Isaias Afwerki emphasized the need for national consolidation, regional cooperation, and a fairer global order. He linked Eritrea's development to broader international justice and urged for collective security in the Horn

Eritrea and Qatar are signaling a potential diplomatic re-engagement after years of limited interaction. Recent meetings suggest a cautious revival of their previously warm relations, amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Horn of Africa.

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

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

Eritrea used a high-level Geneva conference on Thursday to press a broader case against unilateral sanctions, with Foreign Minister Osman Saleh arguing that such measures are harming development, disrupting essential trade and undermining the very human rights they claim to defen