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Africa9 min read

Why Everyone Suddenly Wants Eritrea

Eritrea is one of the most closed countries on earth. Yet within weeks Washington lifted its sanctions, Ethiopia broke off relations and Egypt drew it into a new bloc. The reason is on the map: more than 1,000 km of Red Sea coast.

Africa9 min read

Ethiopia War Explained: How Allies Became Enemies

In 2020, Amhara's Fano militias and Eritrea's army fought for Ethiopia's government against Tigray. In 2026, Fano fights beside Tigray, and Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse each other of starting a war. Here is how the allies became enemies.