Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea Of Plotting War Over Red Sea Access

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of working with a group linked to the Tigray conflict to start a new war. A letter from Ethiopia’s foreign minister to the United Nations claims that Eritrea and a hardline Tigray faction are supporting armed groups in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. These groups, known as Fano militias, are fighting against the [...]

Qatar and Djibouti Hold Talks on Enhancing Educational Cooperation

DJIBOUTI: The Minister of Education and Higher Education, H.E. Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, had a meeting with H.E. Moustapha Mohamed Mahamoud, the Minister of National Education and Vocational Training from Djibouti. They discussed how both countries can work together and improve their cooperation. They focused on supporting digital changes in education, training [...]

24 Years of Silence: Eritrean Journalists Still Jailed Without Trial

Four Eritrean journalists, including Swedish-Eritrean Dawit Isaak, have been in prison without trial for 24 years. They were arrested in 2001 during a government crackdown on free media and political opposition in Eritrea. Dawit was briefly released in 2005, but was jailed again a few days later. Since then, no one has seen or heard [...]

EU Ambassador to Djibouti Visits Italian Naval Vessel ITS Caio Duilio Under ASPIDES Mission

DJIBOUTI: The EU Ambassador to Djibouti, Ionete, visited the Italian Naval Unit ITS CAIO DUILIO, part of Operation ASPIDES. During her visit, the Force Commander provided a detailed briefing on the mission, explaining its goals, activities, and strategic significance. The ambassador also met with the international team that assists in the mission's tactical command. Ambassador [...]

Former President Warns Al-Shabaab Gaining Control as Somali Army Collapses

SOMALIA: Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, the former president of Somalia and an opposition leader, has claimed that the current government is allowing Al-Shabaab to regain power by focusing on controversial land sales instead of national security. He stated that the militant group is quickly gaining ground while the government deals with what he calls illegal transfers [...]

Eritrean Embassy Rejects Plea To Free Jailed Christian Leaders

A coalition of Christian and human rights activists picketed outside the Eritrean Embassy in Washington, D.C., to present a letter demanding the release of seven Christian church leaders imprisoned in Eritrea for more than 20 years without trial. The leaders, who include Orthodox priests and evangelical pastors, suffer from severe health issues brought on by [...]

Global Calls To Free Eritrean Pastors After 20 Years

On August 21, charities including Open Doors UK & Ireland launched a campaign calling for the release of seven Eritrean pastors jailed for 21 years without charges. The campaign, marking the UN Day for Victims of Religious Violence, is in partnership with Voices 4 Justice. Eritrea only recognizes three Christian groups, Catholic, Orthodox, and Lutheran, [...]

South Sudan, Djibouti Sign Deal for Eight New Ports

DJIBOUTI: South Sudan has made a historic agreement with Djibouti to build river and dry ports throughout the country. This deal is expected to change the way transportation works in South Sudan, increase trade, and encourage economic growth. This agreement is an important step in strengthening ties with Djibouti. When these projects are completed, they [...]

Somalia: Ex-Presidents Call for End to Public Land Sales

SOMALIA: In a rare joint statement, three former presidents of Somalia urged an immediate stop to the sale of public land and called for housing for thousands of displaced people after a recent surge in evictions. The leaders strongly criticized the government's management of public land deals, claiming there is no transparency and that legal [...]

Call To Free Eritrean Church Leaders Jailed For 20 Years

Christian groups are urging Eritrea to release seven church leaders who have been jailed without trial for over 20 years. The #Voices4Justice campaign states that these men have been denied their legal rights and family visits. Some belong to evangelical churches, while others are part of a reform group in the Eritrean Orthodox Church that [...]

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