January 30
Eritrea: Extensive Water and Soil Conservation Activities in Adi-Keih Sub-Zone
Shabait
Residents of the administrative areas of Igila, Mesgolo Zula, Safira, and Sibiraso in the eastern escarpment of Adi-Keih sub-zone are conducting extensive water and soil… Read more »
January 28
Africa: All of Africa Today - January 28, 2026
allAfrica
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January 27
Eritrea: Dutch Court Sentences Eritrean Migrant Smuggler to 20 Years
DW
A Dutch court on Tuesday sentenced Eritrean Amanuel W. to 20 years in prison in the Netherlands' largest migrant smuggling case so far. More suspects are set to appear in court… Read more »
January 26
Eritrea: Veteran Freedom Fighter Musa Husein Naib Passes Away
Shabait
Asmara, 26 January 2026 - Member of the PFDJ Central Committee and National Assembly, veteran freedom fighter Mr. Musa Husein Naib, passed away today, 26 January, at the age of 77… Read more »
Eritrea: Adult Education Opens Educational Opportunity
Shabait
- At an activity assessment meeting conducted in Barentu on 23 January, it was reported that the adult education program has opened educational opportunities to many citizens in… Read more »
Eritrea: Potable Water Project in Guakat
Shabait
- A potable water project put in place by the Adi-Halo Project in the Guakat administrative area of Dekemhare Sub-Zone was inaugurated on 20 January. Read more »
January 22
Ethiopia: How Saudi-UAE Rivalry Reshapes Horn of Africa, Opens Window for Tigray's Consolidation [analysis]
Addis Standard
In early 2026, Saudi Arabia issued an unusually forthright public accusation against the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—a fellow Gulf Arab state and former coalition partner in… Read more »
January 21
Eritrea: Seminar On Harmful Practices in Adi-Keih Sub-Zone
Shabait
A seminar focusing on harmful practices and the rights of children has been conducted for religious leaders, influential individuals, and village elders in the Adi-Keih sub-zone. Read more »
Eritrea: Water Projects Worth More Than 84 Million Nakfa
Shabait
Mr. Kibrom Misgina, head of water development in the Southern Region, reported that over the past five years, 41 potable water projects worth more than 84 million Nakfa have been… Read more »
January 16
Eritrea: International Crisis Group Misses the Mark On Eritrea-Ethiopia Again! [editorial]
Shabait
Red Sea Beacon January 14, 2026 by @Dahlakib (Abridged) Read more »
Africa: EU Urges De-Escalation Between Ethiopia, Eritrea Amid Red Sea Tensions, Rejects Somaliland Recognition
Addis Standard
The European Union has urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to ease rising tensions through diplomacy and economic cooperation, offering support to prevent conflict as concerns grow over… Read more »
January 15
Eritrea: Encouraging Harvest Collected in Southern Region
Shabait
As a result of strong effort of the farmers coupled with abundant rainfall, an encouraging harvest has been collected in the Southern Region. The report was made at an assessment… Read more »
Ethiopia: News - Ethiopian Federal Police Allege Eritrean Link in Ammunition Seizure Amid Tensions
Addis Standard
Addis Abeba--Ethiopian Federal Police says it has seized nearly 57,000 rounds of ammunition in Woldia town, Amhara region, alleging that the consignment originated from Eritrea and… Read more »
January 14
East Africa: Another War in the Horn of Africa Would Be Disastrous for One of the World's Most Repressed Nations [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The geopolitical temperature is rising in the Red Sea. Read more »
East Africa: Another War in the Horn of Africa Would Be Disastrous for One of the World's Most Repressive Nations [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The geopolitical temperature is rising in the Red Sea. Read more »
January 13
Eritrea: Highlights of Local Media Interview With President Isaias Afwerki
Shabait
Q1: On Fluid Global and Regional Issues Read more »
January 08
Eritrea: The Potemkin Party and Ethiopia's Territorial Provocations
Shabait
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Eritrea: Call for Reinforced Water and Soil Conservation
Shabait
At a meeting conducted with area administrators, Mr. Zeray Berhe, administrator of Molqui sub-zone, called for reinforced water and soil conservation activities led by… Read more »
Eritrea: Seminar to Nationals in Gothenburg On Objective Situation
Shabait
- Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea's Ambassador to Italy and non-resident Ambassador to Sweden, conducted a seminar for nationals residing in Gothenburg, Sweden, focusing on the… Read more »
January 05
Eritrea: NUEYS Adopts Five-Year Strategic Plan
Shabait
The Executive Committee of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students reviewed the implementation of activities of 2025 and adopted a five-year strategic plan at a meeting… Read more »
Eritrea: Ambassador Fesehatsion Conducts Seminar to Diaspora Nationals
Shabait
Asmara, 05 January 2026- At a seminar, Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea's Ambassador to Italy and Scandinavian countries as well as coordinator of Eritrean Embassies in Europe,… Read more »
January 02
East Africa: Brewing Crisis in Horn of Africa Could Trigger Regional Conflagration [analysis]
allAfrica
The respected Brussels-based think tank, the International Crisis Group, has identified three conflicts in Africa as among the 10 world-wide which – following a… Read more »
January 01
Africa: Eritrea Participates in Russia-Africa Conference
Shabait
Asmara, 01 January 2026 - Eritrean delegation participated in the second Russia-Africa Conference held in Cairo, Egypt, on 19 and 20 December. Read more »
December 12, 2025
East Africa: Eritrea Withdraws From IGAD, Again, Cites 'Failure to Meet Aspirations of the Region'
Addis Standard
Eritrea has officially informed the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of its decision to withdraw from the regional bloc, according to a statement released by the… Read more »
