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President Isaias’ 2020 Interview: Regional Issues
In this first part of the interview, President Isaias elaborated recent developments and trends in the region from Eritrea’s perspectives and policy stance. BY SHABAIT In the first part of the...
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Game Over for Ethiopia Ethnic Federalism: Isaias
On February 7, Eritrean state television broadcast a Tigrinya interview of with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki where he criticized at length the polarization of Ethiopians along ethnic lines and the...
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Ethiopia Passes Hate Speech Law
Ethiopian parliament passes law imposing jail terms for internet posts that stir unrest. (Photo; archive) BY AFP Ethiopia on Thursday passed a law punishing “hate speech” and “disinformation” with...
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Confused TPLF Leader Wants to Resolve ‘Border Dispute’ with Eritrea
To begin with, there are no ‘border disputes’ between Ethiopia and Eritrea any more as the issue was resolved through arbitration a decade ago. Remaining was TPLF’s unconditional cooperation with the...
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Excerpts of President Isaias Afwerki Interview on Regional Issues
“We must contribute, to the extent that we can, to the positive changes that occur in Ethiopia. We should not be mere strangers to what might transpire in Ethiopia.” – President Isaias BY SHABAIT It is...
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(Opinion) The President’s Interview
President Isaias’ latest interview seems to have ruffled a few feathers, judging by the reaction of some, just like the saying that goes, “if you throw a stone into a pack of dogs, the one that yelps...
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Ethiopia’s Once-Dominant Political Party Marks Anniversary
Disgraced TPLF staged what seems to be its last anniversary celebrations in Tigray regional capital Mekelle, an event highlighted by rising tensions with the federal gov’t and neighboring Eritrea. BY...
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Excerpts of President Isaias Afwerki Interview on Regional Issues (II)
“Political developments in Ethiopia affects Eritrea directly. So we need to closely monitor the situation and make our views known to avoid damages later. It is with this perspective that we should...
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US Vows to Remain Engaged on Nile Dam Talks
The U.S. says Ethiopia must, in the shortest possible time, sign a deal with Egypt and Sudan about a giant dam it is building on the River Nile. Ethiopia refused to do so. What’s next? “The United...
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TPLF’s Vitriol Underscores President Isaias’ Consistent and Principled Message
President Isaias’ latest interview, once again, stirred TPLF’s establishment as he reiterates his solidarity toward ‘stable, united Ethiopia’ Consistently consistent. The Eritrean people and gov’t...
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Open Letter to President Isaias from Oromo Scholars and Professionals
What exactly President Isaias has said in his recent interview to upset a section of the Oromo people, including scholars and professionals? Are they lost in translation? BY OROMO SCHOLARS AND...
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Amid Red Sea Rivalries, Eritrea Plays for Independence
“Once considered to be among Africa’s most isolated countries, Eritrea’s evolving relationship with regional cooperation could have major implications for stability in the Horn of Africa.” President...
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TPLF’s Anniversary Celebration for Political Machinations
In the true sense of the word, Tigray is in a state of war and are likely to go to war any time so long as the TPLF continues to undermine the Federal government and wrongly imputed the Ethiopian...
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Kenya Supports Egypt’s Position in Nile Dam Rift With Ethiopia
Is this a shift in strategic relation between Ethiopia and Kenya or part of the Egyptian gov’t propaganda attack against Ethiopia? BY AHRAM ONLINE Kenya supports Egypt’s “positive stance” on the...
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Ethiopia Confirms 9th Coronavirus Patient
Ethiopia has confirmed 3 new cases of COVID-19, pushing the total number of those infected to 9; advises traveller from affected countries to 14-day self-quarantine. BY CGTN AFRICA Ethiopia has...
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Is Another Regional Alliance what the Horn of Africa Needs?
Let’s face it. IGAD more or less failed from becoming an effective, impartial and robust regional block. So how does the new tripartite alliance between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia affect IGAD and...
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Three Moments of Truth the TPLF Fears and Dreads the Most
The three moments of truth that keep the TPLF Weyane thugs awake all night, every night are coming sooner than later. BY TECLE ABRAHAM HABTEMICAEL In TPLF Woyane’s Tigrai, fear, and uncertainty about...
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The Gangster Head of the WHO
Who is Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the embattled Director-General of the WHO? (Photo: UN Photo / Elma Okic) BY THOMAS C. MOUNTAIN The head of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom...
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Ethiopia to Close Refugee Camp in Tigray
Ethiopia is making moves to close down an Eritrea refugee camp and resettle them in camps that are already deemed to be full, despite fears that this could make them more vulnerable to contracting the...
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Institute for Security Studies (ISS) – An Outfit in Desperate Need of Reform
If ISS wants to remain a relevant voice in the UN reform process, it needs to clean its own house first. ISS should not be allowed to use its consultative status to disseminate false and...
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