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Yika Kiros, a refugee who fled dictatorship and compulsory military service in Eritrea, endured a perilous journey through Ethiopia, Sudan, Libya, and Italy before finding freedom in Portugal.
New reports indicate that the TPLF, Fano militias, and Eritrea are actively redrawing the battle lines in northern Ethiopia, signaling shifting alliances and ongoing regional turmoil.
A 26-year-old Eritrean citizen has been sentenced to prison in Lithuania for illegal human trafficking across the state border and unlawful use of personal documents.
A 29-year-old man from Eritrea has been sentenced to six months in prison for locking his two autistic sons in a room for three hours, with the window boarded up and the door secured by a padlock, before police rescued them.
Authorities in eastern Libya have banned the entry of citizens from Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia into the country. This decision impacts individuals from these four African nations seeking to enter eastern Libyan territory.
Hardliners within the TPLF, supported by Eritrea, are reportedly threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war that its people have already rejected.
Zeudi Araya, the Eritrean-Italian actress and film producer known for films like 'La ragazza dalle pelle di luna' and her marriage to Franco Cristaldi, has died at 75.
A US citizen was arrested at Zurich airport on suspicion of bodily harm after an Eritrean baby required hospitalization following a circumcision. Authorities are investigating who is authorized to perform such procedures in Switzerland.
The reassertion of control by the TPLF in Tigray, following the election of Debretsion Gebremichael, has led to rising tensions with Ethiopia's federal government, fueling fears of a renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa.
A panel reviewing judicial impartiality at the District Court of Overijssel decided that the bench overseeing the criminal case against Kidane H., accused of Eritrean people smuggling, must be partially reconstituted.
Analysts suggest that the war in Iran has temporarily delayed an escalation in simmering tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, but renewed armed conflict between the two nations cannot be ruled out.
The disappearance of players from Eritrea has cast a shadow over the country's future participation in international events.
A report indicates that AI-coordinated warfare is intensifying the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea, suggesting a new dimension to the ongoing tensions.
The Netherlands has expanded its policy, making Eritrean asylum seekers who are subject to mandatory national service more likely to be granted residence permits, as introduced by Minister Bar.
Zurich cantonal police have arrested a 35-year-old Eritrean kiosk owner on suspicion of illegal money transfers, following multiple inspections that revealed large sums of cash.
Biniam Solomon, a cartoonist known for his witty and critical work before the free press was shut down in Eritrea, has been freed after 15 years in prison without charge.
From 'Model Migrant' To Wife-Chopper: Integration Poster-Boy Accused Of Grisly Murder Via Remix News, The Eritrean migrant accused of dismembering his partner and the mother of his…
News: PM Abiy issues stern warning to Eritrea, says further attempt to harm Ethiopia “will be the last” Addis Standard
Tensions are rising between the two countries and the rebel region of Tigray. Addis Ababa has mobilized troops and artillery along the border of its northern province, while Asmara has drawn closer to the Tigrayan insurgents – a dramatic reversal of alliances.
A human rights NGO has reported that over 3,000 Eritrean refugees have been detained in Egypt this year, with some alleging sexual violence and torture.
Across the northern Tigray region, citizens are bearing the burden of political fractures and rising tensions. Diplomats are urging restraint amid a troop buildup along the borders with Tigray and neighboring Eritrea.
As tensions escalate between Ethiopia and Eritrea, would new conflict position Addis Ababa against Tigray’s leadership?
Eritrea is emerging as a rising power and key geopolitical player in the Horn of Africa, strategically positioned along vital global shipping arteries.
Prosecutors in Bonn have filed a murder indictment against a 41-year-old man after body parts of his Eritrean partner and an unharmed baby were found in three German states last year.
An opinion piece argues that a festival symbolizes Eritrea's oppression and highlights how authoritarian states monitor and threaten people even in democracies like Sweden, calling for a strategy against transnational oppression.
A woman identified as Meya reported being raped by an Eritrean man who was not deported due to a UN convention. The case has prompted discussions about changing relevant laws.
An Italian textile factory is producing clothing for the European market in Asmara, Eritrea, despite the country's international isolation and embargoes.
Alexis Michalik, a French director, has denounced the cancellation of his play "Passeport," which tells the story of Eritrean migrants, by the new National Rally (RN) mayor of Castres, Florian Azéma, who cited concerns about public funds.
Donald Trump has called for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, and other nations to normalize relations with Israel by joining the Abraham Accords as a condition for any future peace deal with Iran. This demand introduces fresh uncertainty into ongoing discussions about an Iran peace plan.
Surgeon Tómas Guðbjartsson's gross negligence directly and predictably led to the death of Eritrean patient Andemariam Beyene in 2014, nearly three years after a plastic trachea was implanted.
Shifting alliances and growing threats are highlighting Eritrea's influence over Tigray, leading to rising risks across northern Ethiopia. The complex geopolitical situation continues to impact regional stability.
The Eritrean Embassy has dismissed criticism concerning its potential relationship with the United States, stating its support for efforts to foster closer ties.
The United States is reportedly considering a diplomatic reset and potential sanctions relief for Eritrea. This move, reported by The Wall Street Journal, signals a possible shift in the relationship between the two nations.
Over 700 Eritreans reportedly crossed into Ethiopia's Tigray region for holiday celebrations, while the Ethiopian Federal Government accused Eritrea of meddling in its internal affairs.
A report suggests that artificial intelligence-coordinated war tactics are intensifying the ongoing conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea. The use of advanced technology is reportedly escalating tensions on the battlefield.
An Eritrean cycling talent, currently residing in an asylum seekers' center in the Netherlands, is receiving support from Eindhoven cycling fans to help him resume his professional career.
AI-generated images are inflaming online animosity and creating false war narratives, intensifying military tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
A High Court judge has temporarily blocked the removal of an Eritrean trafficking victim from the UK to France under the 'one in, one out' scheme, citing concerns for his mental health.
Authorities in Nairobi rescued 66 Ethiopians and 4 Eritreans from a suspected human trafficking ring in Ruai.
Abiy’s vision of Ethiopia includes a seaport in Eritrea. Some see a looming conflict AP News
Independence Veiled by Dictatorship: Isaias Afwerki’s Eritrea on familiar autocratic path Addis Standard
Despite a 2018 peace agreement, tensions are rising between Ethiopia and Eritrea, indicating a growing risk of conflict.
Tensions are rising in Ethiopia's Tigray region, with citizens bearing the brunt of political fractures, prompting diplomats to urge restraint.
Amid rising tensions and security risks, Eritrea is gaining importance in the Horn of Africa due to its strategic Red Sea coastal points and perceived stability.
A Panevėžys district court convicted an Eritrean citizen and two Ethiopian women for illegal human trafficking and document use.
An Eritrean festival is described as a symbol of oppression, highlighting how authoritarian states monitor and threaten people even in democracies like Sweden, necessitating a strategy against transnational repression.
The Italian Ambassador to Asmara, Alfonso Di Riso, recently visited the Adi Quala Military Memorial in Eritrea, which was erected in 1939 to replace an earlier monument commemorating those who died in 1935.
Seychelles and Eritrea have adopted a new WHO-prequalified test aimed at eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, enhancing their public health efforts.
A 26-year-old Eritrean citizen is accused of organizing the illegal transport of people across the state border and illegal physical activity, with the case now transferred to court.
Thousands of Cubans gathered in front of the US embassy in Havana to protest the US indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. His daughter and other Cuban officials repudiated the accusations, with some expressing readiness to fight against imperialism.
An Eritrean asylum seeker, scheduled for forced removal to France under the "one in, one out" scheme, had his deportation ticket cancelled after making a serious suicide attempt.
A Pentagon official has revealed that the United States' involvement in the war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far. This figure represents the financial expenditure over approximately two months of conflict.
DNA analysis has confirmed that a human skull found during a clean-up operation on the A4 highway belongs to a murdered 32-year-old Eritrean woman, whose hands were discovered in November. Her husband
Officials from Egypt and Eritrea held discussions focused on enhancing and expanding bilateral cooperation across various sectors between the two African nations.
A new conflict threatens the Horn of Africa as Ethiopia seeks access to the sea, potentially destabilizing the region despite previous peace efforts with Eritrea.
A new report indicates that AI-generated war narratives are contributing to and exacerbating online tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
A 27-year-old man from Eritrea has been imprisoned in Denmark following his extradition, in connection with a case involving unlawful detention and aggravated rape of a woman.
Renewed Ethiopia–Eritrea war could ignite conflict spanning 10–15 countries on three continents, expert warns Addis Standard
A flight destined for Manchester experienced a substantial delay and returned to Delhi after over 13 hours in the air, attributed to a call sign mix-up involving a leased IndiGo aircraft and air traffic control in Eritrea.
Ethiopia's demand for a port has escalated tensions with Eritrea, leading to troop movements near their shared border and accusations of territorial occupation, raising fears of a new conflict.
In Ethiopia's Tigray region, displaced people remain trapped in limbo as tensions between Addis Ababa and Eritrea escalate. While fragile calm holds in Mekelle, many in Tigray fear war could return at any moment.
A total of 226 migrants, originating from Egypt, Eritrea, Pakistan, Somalia, and Sudan, have arrived in Lampedusa, while the Ocean Viking vessel carrying 147 people is anticipated to reach Livorno on Thursday.
Tensions are escalating between Ethiopia and Eritrea, with both nations preparing for potential conflict as landlocked Ethiopia seeks access to the Red Sea, a move Eritrea views as a provocation.
The risk of war in Ethiopia is increasing as troops deploy near the Eritrean border.