Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Eritrean capital Asmara next week: state media
Addis Ababa, July 9, 2018 (FBC) – Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian), Africa’s largest airline, will resume flights to Eritrean capital Asmara next week.
This was announced today by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Dr Workneh Gebeyhu.
Ethiopian delegation, led by Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed,...
Ethiopia accepts peace deal with longtime rival Eritrea
Ethiopia has said it will now accept the terms of a peace deal signed in 2000 that it had up until now not fully accepted. The news came hours after Ethiopia lifted a state of emergency.
Ethiopia has announced it will fully accept the terms...
Eritrea President Meets President Alpha Conde of the Republic of Guinea
Massawa, 09 February 2019- President Alpha Conde of the Republic of Guinea arrived in Massawa today, 9 February, for an official visit in Eritrea.
Upon arrival at the Massawa International Airport, President Alpha Conde was awarded warm welcome by Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and other...
Eritrea says U.S. dwells on false, politically concocted religious violation
Abdur Rahman Alfa Shaban
Eritrea has responded to the United States’ recent re-designation of the country to a list of 10 “countries of particular concern” under the International Religious Freedom Act.
The U.S. accused the 10 countries of having engaged in or tolerated egregious violations of...
Eritrea: Seminar for Voluntary Members of Villages’ Rehabilitation
Asmara — The Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare branch in the Central region organized a seminar for 138 members of villages' rehabilitation with a view to strengthen their capacity.
Mr. Yosief Tesfai, director of the branch, pointed out that the objective of the seminar...
As Italy turns again to Africa, ‘good coloniser’ myth persists
By: AFP
Italy's government is eyeing Africa in pursuit of energy security, even as some officials defend Rome's often-bloody colonial past on the continent -- giving short shrift to historical accuracy.
Historians agree...
Sweden urged to probe journalist’s detention in Eritrea
By Tesfa-Alem Tekle
Horndiplomat-June 30, 2016 (ADDIS ABABA) – Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Wednesday called up on Swedish judicial authorities to investigate the case of Swedish-Eritrean journalist Dawit Isaak who remains imprisoned in Eritrea.
Eritrean president, Isias Afewerki (AFP Photo)
RSF’s call...
Ethiopia’s reformist new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives in Eritrea’s capital Asmara(Photos)
Addis Ababa, July 8, 2018 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has arrived in the Eritrean capital Asmara today.
Upon arrival, he was welcomed by senior Eritrean government official, including President Isaias Afeworki.
His trip to Asmara is aimed at normalizing relations between the two countries...
Ethiopia’s Tigray leader confirms firing missiles at Eritrea
By: Associated Press
The leader of Ethiopia’s rebellious Tigray region has confirmed firing missiles at neighbouring Eritrea’s capital and is threatening more, marking a huge escalation as the deadly fighting in northern Ethiopia between Tigray forces and the federal government spills across an international border.
Tigray...
Eritrea Backs Saudi Arabia in Canada Row
Eritrea affirmed its unflinching solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Eritrea said it backs Saudi Arabia in its row with Canada and condemns in the strongest terms possible the irresponsible, provocative and audacious statement issued by the Canadian Government against the Kingdom to advance...