ERITREA-ETHIOPIA: “Silent crisis” as more Eritreans flee

(irinnews) ADDIS ABABA, 5 August 2011 (IRIN) – More and more Eritrean refugees, mostly educated young men, continue to arrive in Ethiopia, with the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, expressing concern over the rising numbers. “Most say they left their country [to …

Ethiopia affirms readiness for dialogue with Eritrea

By Tesfa-Alem Tekle April 30 2013 (ADDIS ABABA) – The Ethiopian government on Monday has reiterated its readiness to hold peace talks with Eritrea to resolve their decades-long border dispute. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right) meets with …

Eritrea’s Belligerent Behavior in Horn of Africa

By Yimer Ayele Eritrea has been known for its infamous belligerent behaviors in the Horn of Africa. The repressive regime in Asmara has been characterized as a state destabilizing agent of the region. As a destabilizing agent of the Horn of Africa, Isaias …

Eritrea breaks west's Red Sea chokehold, pivots to Iran, Russia, China

Eritrea: Significant Achievements Registered In The Health Sector

(MENAFN- APO Group) (MENAFN- APO Group) In connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary, the Ministry of Health has announced major strategic achievements in the health sector over the years since independence. Dr. Andebrahan Tesfatsion, Acting …

Eritrea: Encouraging Results In Ensuring Health Of Agricultural Production

5 countries that have strict restrictions or limited access for foreigners

4.Eritrea Eritrea enforces strict travel controls for foreign visitors. All travelers must obtain a visa in advance, as visa-on-arrival options are limited and subject to pre-approval. Travel outside the capital, Asmara, requires special permits, and …

12 African countries account for about 72.7% of blocked aviation debt

The IATA report further showed that, among these fifteen nations, twelve African countries account for approximately 72.7% of the blocked airline funds currently withheld from repatriation. According to the IATA report, African countries collectively owe a …

More than four million people have fled Sudan amid war, UN says

More than four million people have fled Sudan since the start of its civil war in 2023, officials with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) say. “Now in its third year, the four million people is a devastating milestone …

Gangs cramming more migrants onto bigger Channel boats, figures show

Migrant gangs are taking advantage of good weather to cram record numbers people onto small boats, with 33 vessels carrying more than 80 people each last year. Sir Keir Starmer has put a pledge to “smash the gangs” at the heart of his plans to tackle …