Alpha Expands Eritrea Copper-Gold Discovery at AnaguluAdanesh Berhe: Farewell to the Mother Behind Eritrea’s National StoryAbiy Ahmed Wins 90 Percent, but Ethiopia Loses the MapSovereignty Denied: Geopolitical Bias in International Allegations Against EritreaWHO Africa Chief Puts Spotlight on Eritrea’s Quiet Health RevolutionEritrea Moves Forward With Strategic Massawa–Tesseney Road and Coastal Infrastructure PlanThe UN’s Eritrea Obsession: How Selective Scrutiny Became a Permanent MandateJune 20: Eritrea Remembers the Heroes Who Paid for Freedom With Their LivesAt Chatham House, Ethiopia’s Red Sea Diplomacy Collided With Its Own RecordTrump Puts Ethiopia’s Nile Gamble Back Under Pressure
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Latest Horn of Africa economy coverage and analysis.

Eritrea 2026: The Myth of the ‘Closed Economy’

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 Land Restoration Project Wins GEF Climate Funding

The Global Environment Facility has approved a US$77.6 million funding package for climate and nature projects, including a land restoration initiative in Eritrea. This project aims to combat land degradation and enhance climate resilience in the country.

Ethiopia's Growth Story Hits the Wall of Debt Reality

Ethiopia's economic narrative faces challenges as private bondholders reject the government's debt restructuring proposal. Despite claims of growth and self-sufficiency, data reveals ongoing debt distress and reliance on imports, undermining the government's optimistic portrayal.

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