Eritrea Sanctions

For Eritrea, sovereignty has never been an abstract idea. It was fought for on the ground, defended along a contested border, carried through years of sanctions and diplomatic isolation, and built into an economic philosophy that remains deeply suspicious of dependency. Few Afric

Eritrea continues to run one of East Africa’s largest current account surpluses, putting it among the few economies in the region taking in more from external transactions than they send out, according to the African Development Bank’s latest regional outlook. The  East Africa Ec

The Africa Group's choice of an Eritrean diplomat to lead the 2026 UN Social Forum is neither a takeover of the Human Rights Council nor an absolution from scrutiny. It is something more consequential than the outrage allows: a sovereign African state returning to normal multilat

Is Oromummaa shifting from cultural identity toward a framework of political dominance? David Yeh examines Oromo political influence, Finfinnee, historical narratives, Abiy Ahmed’s Medemer, and the risks of replacing one ethnic hegemony with another.

Washington's unusual denials expose a deeper regional habit: Eritrea is still denied the right to conduct ordinary diplomacy without its every relationship being interpreted as a move against Ethiopia. It took Washington seventeen days to learn that speaking warmly about Eritrea

As attacks return to one of the world’s most important shipping corridors, outside powers are rediscovering a doctrine Asmara has advanced for years: the Red Sea cannot be secured sustainably without capable, sovereign littoral states. The latest diplomatic attention directed tow

Blacc Sam, brother of the late Nipsey Hussle, transformed his brother's estate from an initial value of $2 million into an $11 million inheritance for Nipsey's children. Through dedication and strategic management, he preserved and expanded the legacy amidst personal and legal ch

The UN Human Rights Council renewed the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea, despite Eritrea's rejection of the mechanism as politicized. The vote reflects ongoing tensions in the Horn of Africa, particularly concerning Eritrea's security and regional dynamics.

Eritrea's Central Bank has mandated citizens to deposit physical Nakfa cash into commercial banks, aiming for economic self-reliance and financial transparency. This directive seeks to combat the shadow economy and enhance the state's monetary authority.

The article explores 'The Nurenebi Files,' a book by Tesfaye Gebreab that chronicles the life of Gabriel Edmondo Nurenebi, an Eritrean who opposed Italian invasion plans. It highlights themes of bravery and betrayal, particularly focusing on an unsolved mystery surrounding a trai

Eritrea's Foreign Minister Osman Saleh declared the debate over the UN's human rights mandate on Eritrea permanently closed, stating the country will no longer engage on the issue. He criticized the mandate as costly and damaging to Eritrea's international standing.

The article chronicles Eritrea's enduring resilience against external aggression, detailing a history of atrocities from pre-colonial times to the modern struggle for independence. It highlights the systematic violence inflicted by Ethiopian rulers and the unyielding spirit of th