More: Eritrea
Ethiopia Warns of Eritrea ‘Invasion’ as Fears of a New Horn of Africa War Grow
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of launching an "all-out invasion," prompting it to defend itself, as confirmed in a letter to the UN. This letter...
Both Shores of the Bab el-Mandeb Are Now at War
A Charge Sheet Aimed at the Sea
On 29 September, Ethiopia's army chief, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, told the country that its soldiers were fighting...
Tigray Conflict Explained: Why Renewed Fighting Could Spread Across the Region
Fighting is happening in northern Ethiopia between federal troops and a rebel alliance led by Tigrayan forces. This conflict resembles the earlier civil war...
Fears of Wider Ethiopia Conflict Grow as Forces Near Tigray Capital
Ethiopian government forces are advancing towards Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, as fears rise that the ongoing conflict could escalate into a...
The Geopolitics of Ports: Re-evaluating Economic Interdependence in the Horn of Africa
When Ethiopia’s prime minister revived his call for sea access in early 2024, regional headlines lit up overnight. It was not just about trade...
Time to Sanction Eritrea – Again
In the Horn of Africa, a dangerous actor continues to operate with impunity. Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki—Africa’s longest-serving and most repressive ruler—has built a...
Unfulfilled Promises : Europe’s Joy and the Betrayal of Eritrea in the Wake of Fascist Defeat in World War II.
The Allied victory in World War II (WWII) signaled the end of fascist tyranny across much of Europe. But, even before Europe’s liberation, a...
Ethiopia at a Crossroads: The Price of Consistent Policy U-Turns
Ethiopia, the most populous and ethnically diverse country in the Horn of Africa, has long been a key player in the region’s geopolitics. As...
Authoritarian Ambitions and Regional Instability: The Looming War between Ethiopia-Eritrea
The Horn of Africa is a region where dictatorial regimes have ruled for extended periods, and powerful countries compete for political and economic hegemony....
Ethiopia on the Brink: Abiy Ahmed’s Risky Power Play and the Growing Threat of War
Ethiopia is going through a deep political and societal crisis, marked by ethnic tensions, economic problems, and increasing instability. The devastating civil war in...