This is not a rejoinder to Hank Cohen's piece - Time to Bring Eritrea in from the Cold - published by African Arguments on 16 December 2013. It is rather an analysis of the same issue with the added ...

ASMARA, Eritrea — This struggling, low-profile nation is doing something virtually unheard of in Africa. It’s turning down foreign aid. With a president who vows not to lead another “spoon-fed” ...

After being part of Ethiopia for forty years, the people of Eritrea held a referendum in April 1993 and decided to establish an independent state. The referendum took place in the aftermath of a ...

Ahead of the UN Human Rights Council’s 59th session (16 June-11 July 2025), we, the undersigned non-governmental organisations, are writing to urge your dele­gation to support the development and ...

This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of Eritrea’s independence. There was optimism when Eritrea won independence. After years of fighting culminated in the defeat of Ethiopia’s Marxist ...

Nestled in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea is a fascinating country with a rich history and landscapes ranging from idyllic ...

Eritrea made a rare foray into international headlines on Monday, Jan. 21, as news agencies and social-media sites disseminated speculation of a coup attempt. Reliable information on events in Asmara ...