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Somalia President Hassan on a challenging diplomatic mission to Eritrea
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 25, 2024

The Somali leader finds himself in a diplomatic quandary. Following Ethiopia's MoU with the breakaway region of Somaliland on January 1, 2024, which p...

Tigray’s interim president calls for peaceful relations with Eritrea
Amina Wako  |  Nov 18, 2024

Getachew concluded by urging the international community to support Tigray’s reconstruction and peace-building initiatives.

Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia resolve to respect regional territorial integrity
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 11, 2024

The meeting further delved into the crisis in Sudan and its regional repercussions and the situation in Somalia.

Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia agree to boost security cooperation
Reuters  |  Oct 10, 2024

The spat has drawn Somalia closer to Egypt, which has itself quarrelled with Ethiopia for years over Addis Ababa's construction of a vast hydro dam on...

Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia to forge new security alliance amid regional tensions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2024

Following the bilateral talks between Abdel Fattah and Isaias, the leaders convened with President Hassan for a summit focused on bolstering cooperati...

Ethiopian Airlines says it has stopped flights to Eritrea
Reuters  |  Sep 03, 2024

Five diplomats told Reuters the suspension was a tangible signal that the relationship between Asmara and Addis had soured significantly.

The night 13 suspects 'vanished' from Gigiri Police Station
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 23, 2024

Among the escapees was Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, who had been detained for over a month after being linked to the discovery of mutilated bodies at the...

Eritrea expels Sudanese diplomat Khalid Abbas from country
Amina Wako  |  Jul 26, 2024

The Eritrean government has supported the Sudanese army since the outbreak of the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April of...

Eritrea suspends Ethiopian Airlines flights
Amina Wako  |  Jul 24, 2024

The Civil Aviation Authority stated that the airline was grounded due to "organised and systematic" abuse of Eritrean passengers.

Biniam Girmay's remarkable journey to becoming first Black African to win a Tour de France stage
Rama Mohammed  |  Jul 06, 2024

Eritrean Biniam Girmay recently made history by becoming the first Black African rider to win a stage at the Tour de France.

Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becomes first Black African to win a Tour de France stage
Reuters  |  Jul 01, 2024

Girmay, who was already the first Black African to win a grand tour stage at the 2022 Giro d'Italia, timed his effort to perfection to beat Colombian...

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...

Eritrea releases 46 detained Tigrayans as abductions continue
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 13, 2024

The ongoing abductions have raised concerns about the region's commitment to peace and civilian safety.

Russia’s Pacific Fleet frigate reaches Port of Massawa in Eritrea
Foreign Reporter  |  Mar 30, 2024

Over the past decade, the bilateral relationship between Eritrea and Russia has grown stronger.

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh in Eritrea for 2-day working tour
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 17, 2024

Presidents Hassah and Isaias are expected to discuss regional issues such as security and the Red Sea access deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland.

Six police hurt in riots between Eritreans in The Hague
Agency  |  Feb 18, 2024

Police made several arrests and have called for witnesses and video footage, as they investigate the riots.

Somalia appoints first resident ambassador to Eritrea
Foreign Reporter  |  Nov 19, 2023

The historical ties between Somalia and Eritrea date back to the Eritreans' struggle for liberation, where Somalia played a crucial role by being one...

Eritrea pulls team from World Cup qualifiers
Agency  |  Nov 12, 2023

The team was due to meet World Cup history makers Morocco in a Group E match on November 16.

Ethiopia's plan to capture sea port sparks diplomatic tensions in the Horn of Africa
Amina Wako  |  Oct 24, 2023

The Ethiopian government’s claim to a seaport has sparked diplomatic strife in the Horn of Africa, after its Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed laid claim on M...

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