Eritrea

Horn citizens: “This conflict dashes our hopes for the region”

An appeal for peace by Horn of Africa citizens. 11 November 2020 e, the undersigned citizens of countries of the…

6 years

How Eritreans view Abiy and Isaias’ regional integration venture

Suspicions are growing in Eritrea about the intentions of the two leaders.

6 years

Game over for ethnic federalism: Isaias

In an interview, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki criticized at length Ethiopia’s multinational federation and the “narrow clique” that promoted it.

6 years

Ethiopia and Eritrea’s peace must be rooted in past

Historical grievances between the two societies are a major barrier to a healthy relationship between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

7 years

Charting a way forward for Eritrea

President Isaias Afewerki's rule, once all but unchallenged, is now questioned from all quarters. Can Eritreans chart a way forward?

7 years

Abiy must weave together multiple plot lines

Beneath the latest neat international narrative of a democratizing Ethiopia lies a ruthless struggle among competing domestic plotlines.

7 years

Ethiopia’s transitional justice process needs restoration work

Given Ethiopia's fragile and unusual political situation, a restorative rather than retributive approach to transitional justice appears to be appropriate.

7 years

Politicizing Eritrea peace perpetuates conflict cycle

Ethiopia and Eritrea will soon unveil a roadmap to address past conflicts. What key issues does it need to confront…

7 years

Now the border is open, Eritrea must open. A Cold War lesson for President Isaias

In 1989, a flow of refugees led to the Berlin Wall falling. Eritrea's government must reform as its citizens flee…

8 years