Ethiopia: The presence of Eritrean troops in Tigray is gradually being confirmed
Ethiopia has now been in conflict with the breakaway northern province of Tigray for two months. Several sources report widespread fighting in rural areas. Two […]
Eritrea
Ethiopia: Eritrea was involved in the conflict in Tigray on the side Ethiopian federal army
More than a month after the outbreak of the conflict in Tigray province on 4 November, a little more is now known about the role […]
The US blacklisted Nigeria for being “of particular concern” in terms of religious freedom
The United States on Monday (December 7) added Nigeria to its blacklist of countries “of particular concern” in terms of religious freedom, considered “the first […]
Tigray: Addis Ababa assures that TPLF is “defeated”, and “in disarray” as military operations are over
The Ethiopian federal authorities said Monday morning that they are now focusing on legal proceedings against the leaders of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) […]
Ethiopia: Tigray’s officials claimed responsibility for shooting of rockets on Asmara airport
In a major escalation in the conflict that has now lasted twelve days between Ethiopia and the breakaway northern province of Tigray, the Tigray People’s […]
Djibouti: Pilot Fouad Youssouf Ali again on a hunger strike
For more than a week, Fouad Youssouf Ali has been on a second hunger strike during the hot season. His lawyer says he tries to […]
Coronavirus Pandemic update in Africa
Africa had 54 027 confirmed cases of Coronavirus as of Friday, May 8. Covid-19 has already claimed the lives of 2 074people on the continent, […]
UNHCR appeals to Eritrea over refugee camp closure
The UN’s main refugee agency launched a formal appeal to the government of Eritrea not to close the country’s only refugee camp. The Umkulu refugee […]
Sudan’s military and Eritrea boost ties
Sudan’s Transitional Military Council (TMC) has welcomed an Eritrean delegation sent by President Isaias Afwerki to support the army, the people and political players. The […]
Ethiopian PM meets opposition parties, pledges fair elections
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday met members of 81 opposition parties to discuss ways of reforming the electoral system. The move comes a […]