Tensions in both countries relating to Ethiopia’s Tigray regional state are hampering progress.
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Politics and Society Eritrean migrants face torture in Libya: What the international community can do
In Libya, a lack of authority has allowed the ongoing kidnapping and extortion of migrants. What can European countries do to prevent the murder and torture of migrants?
Lifestyle Haben Girma: The deafblind Eritrean-American activist who overcame seemingly insurmountable odds
Haben Girma is an inspirational Eritrean-American who overcame enormous hurdles to become the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School. She has released a self-titled book about her incredible life story, which took her from isolation to the world stage.
Politics and Society Sanctions are being lifted against Eritrea. Here’s why
The lifting of UN Sanctions is unlikely to end internal and external pressure for reform and greater democracy in Eritrea.
Politics and Society Ethiopia and Eritrea appoint ambassadors in more than two decades
Peace has brought new relationships, possibilities and opportunities between Ethiopia and Eritrea. It has ushered in new business opportunities as diplomatic ties thaw. After 22 years, Ethiopia and Eritrea appointed new ambassadors, and reopened embassies in each other’s country.
Politics and Society 10 Eritrean national football players refuse to leave Botswana
The ten national football team players refused to board their plane back to Eritrea. Meanwhile, the number of Eritreans seeking asylum in Europe has increased threefold this year
Arts and Culture The beautiful women from the ethnic groups of Eritrea
The nine ethnic groups of Eritrea are Tigrinya, Bilen, Afar, Saho, Rashaida, Tigre, Kunama, Nara and Hedareb.
Politics and Society UN finds evidence of human rights violations in Eritrea
A Ghanaian Associate Professor who was on the commission of inquiry spoke about worrying human rights violations in Eritrea, including unlawful detentions and sexual abuse