Eritrea
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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 ... -
Eritrea: Why change abroad doesn’t mean change at home
Eritrea’s recent foreign policy shifts have been driven by President Afwerki and his Red Sea allies. Neither has an interest in Eritrea democratising. This ... -
“We can’t go home”: What does peace mean for Eritrea’s refugees?
For Eritrea’s refugees, the declaration of peace with Ethiopia has so far brought more uncertainty and fear than hope. Sitting outside a corrugated metal ... -
Eritrea: History aside, what will peace mean for my loved ones?
Asmara’s feud with Ethiopia’s had a huge bearing on Eritreans in the country and diaspora. Now there’s peace, we have a lot of questions. ... -
Isaias out of character: Why Eritreans are getting nervous
In barely the blink of an eye, Eritrea’s unpredictable president has completely reversed his rhetoric of the past two decades. In just a few ...
