February 29
Eritrea: Eritrea Maintains Iron Grip Through Repression, Systematic Impunity - UN Rights Experts
Human rights experts warn Eritrea maintains an iron grip on its people through repression and widespread, systematic impunity for grave human rights violations. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Eritrea: In State Visit, Eritrea and China Signal Deeper Partnership
When Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki arrived in China for a four-day state visit, he was greeted with fanfare that included a red carpet, a guard of honor military procession and… Read more »
February 09, 2023
East Africa: Kenya, Eritrea Agree to Remove Visa Requirements for Their Citizens
The presidents of Kenya and Eritrea have wrapped up two days of talks by agreeing to remove visa requirements for their citizens as part of improving relations. Read more »
September 20, 2022
East Africa: Eritrea Urged Not to Meddle Ethiopia's Internal Affairs
Reports that Eritrea is mass-mobilizing reserve troops has raised international concerns that the reignited war in Ethiopia's Tigray region could quickly escalate. Read more »
August 02, 2022
East Africa: Ethiopia, Eritrea Are Biggest Jailers of Journalists in Sub-Saharan Africa - Report
Ethiopia now ranks with Eritrea as the biggest jailers of journalists in sub-Saharan Africa, a new report from the Committee to Protect Journalists says. Read more »
July 18, 2022
Ethiopia: Eritrean Refugees Relocated From Addis Ababa to Dangerous Area - Report
Aid group Refugees International has expressed concern about the reported relocation of more than 100 Eritrean refugees from areas near Addis Ababa to camps on the unstable border… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Somalia: President Speaks to Parents of Troops in Eritrea, Says to Return Soon
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has met with parents of troops training in Eritrea and promised they will soon return home to fight against the Islamist militant group… Read more »
July 12, 2022
East Africa: Eritrea, Somalia Leaders Vow Cooperation On Defense, Political Efforts
The leaders of Eritrea and Somalia have announced the signing of an agreement covering defense, security, diplomatic and political cooperation. Read more »
June 14, 2022
Eritrea: Human Rights Situation in Eritrea Has Dipped to New Low - UN Report
A U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in Eritrea has issued a report critical of the deteriorating situation there, noting forced military conscription, arbitrary arrests,… Read more »
May 03, 2022
Africa: In Africa, Namibia and Eritrea Reflect Journalism's Polar Opposites
Across Africa, laws and customs respecting the media vary considerably. As the world marks World Press Freedom Day on Tuesday, here's a look at the brightest and darkest situations… Read more »