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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
The 2022 accord stopped the federal–TPLF war. It also dissolved the coalition that had defeated the TPLF, excluded Eritrea and Amhara from the settlement, and moved the unresolved conflict into a more dangerous regional phase. The most consequential fact about the Pretoria Agreem
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
A Sudanese court sentenced RSF leader Hemedti and 15 others to death for war crimes related to the killing of West Darfur governor Khamis Abdallah Abakar. This marks the first court ruling against Hemedti since the conflict began in April 2023.
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
Ethiopia's Chief of Staff, Birhanu Jula, publicly acknowledged the country's deepening political and security crisis, highlighting lawlessness and internal conflict. His remarks challenge the narrative of external conspiracies as the primary cause of Ethiopia's turmoil.
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