Horn of Africa

Eritrea has introduced a WHO-prequalified rapid test for screening pregnant women for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B in a single visit. This initiative supports the country's commitment to eliminating mother-to-child transmission of these infections.

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.

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali referee, returned home to a hero's welcome after being denied entry to the U.S. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His story symbolizes national pride and resilience, inspiring young Somalis to pursue their dreams despite obstacles.

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.

Before Unicode and modern language support, one Eritrean engineer achieved what many thought impossible—bringing the ancient Ge’ez script into the digital age and preserving a civilization’s written heritage.

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.

Asmara Marathon 2026 delivered one of its closest finishes on Sunday, as Gash-Barka regional club runner  Nahom Ermias  claimed victory in the men’s marathon with a time of  2:16:22 . The race, held in Asmara on  7 June , marked the seventh edition of the annual marathon and adde

For years, Eritrea’s detractors treated isolation as destiny. Sanctions, pressure campaigns, diplomatic coldness and a steady stream of hostile commentary were supposed to shrink the country’s strategic weight. Eritrea was to be boxed in, talked down, written off and kept outside

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.