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IGAD regrets Eritrea’s ‘premature’ withdrawal from regional bloc
Amina Wako  |  Dec 12, 2025

However, IGAD noted with concern that since rejoining in 2023, Eritrea has not participated in any IGAD meetings, programmes, or activities. The Secre...

Eritrea withdraws from IGAD for second time, citing ‘failure to meet aspirations of the region’
Addis Standard  |  Dec 12, 2025

Eritrea recalled that it “played a pivotal role when IGAD was revitalised in 1993,” contributing alongside other member states to strengthen the body...

Border clashes raise fears of renewed conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Amina Wako  |  Feb 25, 2025

After Eritrea gained independence in 1991, the two nations fought a brutal border war between 1998 and 2000, which ended under an Algeria-mediated pea...

A letter from Asmara: Unveiling the captivating allure of Eritrea's capital city
Abdirizak Yusuf Ali  |  Jun 29, 2024

The city seems to exist in a realm untouched by the chaos often associated with African capitals; poor urban planning, and unmitigated traffic chaos t...

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