Eritrea
-
All The President’s Men: Isaias Afwerki’s close circle
Eritrea’s Isaias Afwerki has cultivated an ability to ward off threats, both internal and external. Below are profiles of his inner circle. Isaias Afwerki, ... -
ISAIAS AFWERKI: Beijing’s oldest friend in the Horn
As the West counters two decades of Chinese influence in the region, what does Beijing’s oldest and most steadfast ally have to offer? ... -
Why are there no Black riders in the Tour de France?
The answer is not a lack of talent, as Eritrea’s long history of producing worldclass cyclists attests. On the 17 May, Eritrea made headlines ... -
Tigray: One hundred days of war
Calls for the withdrawal of Eritrean troops, unimpeded humanitarian access, and investigations into war crimes are growing. It began as what the Ethiopian Prime ... -
Eritrea in the Tigray war: What we know and why it might backfire
The war against the TPLF will not be quick or easy, and it already looks to be going badly for Eritrea’s president. There is ... -
Eritrea: Is political change really on the horizon?
Looked at one way, President Isaias’ rule is more fragile than ever. Looked at another, his grip on power is only getting firmer. For ... -
Eritrea and Ethiopia: A year of peace, a year of dashed hopes
Since the historic accord last year, the border has closed again and little has changed. Patience among Eritreans is wearing thin. A year ago ... -
With Ethiopia’s border now open, why are Eritreans still fleeing to Sudan?
Despite huge regional shifts, Eritreans continue to flee through Sudan, aided by resilient and flexible people-smuggling networks. When the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea reopened ... -
Eritrea’s “state of uncertainty”: Senior government sources reveal…nothing
Insiders say President Isaias is now ruling largely unilaterally, keeping the public, military leaders, and even ministers out of the loop. Eritrea’s life-president Isaias ... -
Why sanctions on Eritrea are being lifted and what it means
There are three key reasons the UN is removing sanctions on Eritrea. The United Nations Security Council is about to lift an arms embargo ...
