Eritrean Rebel Groups Determined to Remove President
According to an opposition leader, Eritrean rebel groups are building a joint military front to depose a government they say is pursuing ethnic persecution and becoming a growing threat to regional security. The Red Sea Afar Democratic Organisation (RSADO) — one of many opposition movements based in nearby Ethiopia — said the government of President [...]
Eritrea Denies Supporting Militant Groups in Somalia
The government of Eritrea has quickly reacted to criticism from the United Nations that it is assisting the Somali militant group of Al-Shabbab and other insurgent groups that has been opposed to the transitional federal government allied to former UIC commander and current President of Somalia Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed. Late last year the United [...]
Focus on Eritrea as Somalia and Ethiopia Appeal for Action
African leaders have condemned Eritrea for what they termed as “unfolding destabilizing nature” in the East African region. African Union leaders in their final day in Addis Ababa, said that the Afewerki’s regime is still busy with its negative activities in destabilizing regional peace and security. The governments of Djibouti and Somalia yesterday told the [...]
Worsening Food Security Looms in The Horn of Africa
More than 16 million people in the Horn of Africa will spend the New Year in appalling conditions due to the worsening food security situation in the region. Estimates and reports from UN agencies, African governments and relief charities say the number at risk can no longer cope with such extreme and protracted situations. Climate [...]
Eritrea Faces UN Sanctions
Eritrea may soon face sanctions for its support to Al-Shabaab militias should a 15-member body vote towards this. The United Nations accuses Eritrea of supplying the Al Qaeda proxy, Al-Shabaab with money, weapons and human to fight the Transitional Federal Government, TFG, in Somalia. Eritrea has since denied the allegations. Top government officials in Eritrea [...]
Eritrean National Team Disappears After Tournament in Kenya
Eritrean officials have admitted the mysterious disappearance of the country’s national soccer team after participating in the just concluded regional Cecafa Cup tournament in Nairobi, Kenya.The plane booked for the team returned to Eritrea with only the coach. The 12 players were last seen on Sunday after the finals. Their whereabouts is still a mystery. [...]