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Focus on Eritrea as Somalia and Ethiopia Appeal for Action

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 [...]

February 5 2010 | Posted in African Focus, Breaking News, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia | Read More »

Worsening Food Security Looms in The Horn of Africa

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 [...]

December 31 2009 | Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Latest News, Somalia | Read More »

Eritrea Faces UN Sanctions

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 [...]

December 23 2009 | Posted in Breaking News, East Africa, Eritrea | Read More »

Eritrean National Team Disappears After Tournament in Kenya

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. [...]

December 17 2009 | Posted in Breaking News, East Africa, Eritrea | Read More »