Eritrea

Country Eritrea
Capital Asmara
Continent Africa
Currency Nakfa(ERN)
Languages Tigrinya, Arabic & English

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Introduction

The UN awarded Eritrea to Ethiopia in 1952 as part of a federation. Ethiopia's annexation of Eritrea as a province 10 years later sparked a 30-year struggle for independence that ended in 1991 with Eritrean rebels defeating governmental forces; independence was overwhelmingly approved in a 1993 referendum. A two-and-a-half-year border war with Ethiopia that erupted in 1998 ended under UN auspices in December 2000. Eritrea hosted a UN peacekeeping operation that monitored a 25 km-wide Temporary Security Zone (TSZ) on the border with Ethiopia. Eritrea's denial of fuel to the mission caused the UN to withdraw the mission and terminate its mandate 31 July 2008. An international commission, organized to resolve the border dispute, posted its findings in 2002. However, both parties have been unable to reach agreement on implementing the decision. On 30 November 2007, the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission remotely demarcated the border by coordinates and dissolved itself, leaving Ethiopia still occupying several tracts of disputed territory, including the town of Badme. Eritrea accepted the EEBC's "virtual demarcation" decision and called on Ethiopia to remove its troops from the TSZ that it states is Eritrean territory. Ethiopia has not accepted the virtual demarcation decision.

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Eritrea - Wikipedia
Eritrea - CIA World Fact Book
Eritrea - BBC
Eritrea - Timeline - BBC

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Eritrea condemns Ethiopia's 'provocative sabre-rattling' - Times of IndiaEritrea condemns Ethiopia's 'provocative sabre-rattling'  Times of India

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions rise - BBCEthiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions rise  BBC

Ethiopia claims Eritrea is readying to ‘wage war’ against it - Al JazeeraEthiopia claims Eritrea is readying to ‘wage war’ against it  Al Jazeera

LIVE | Red Sea Tensions: Eritrea Slams Ethiopia's "War Claims" | Firstpost Africa | N18G - FirstpostLIVE | Red Sea Tensions: Eritrea Slams Ethiopia's "War Claims" | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

How Eritrea pulling out could boost Zaidu’s World Cup 2026 hopes - OneFootballHow Eritrea pulling out could boost Zaidu’s World Cup 2026 hopes  OneFootball

Itoobiya oo ku eedeysay Eritrea in ay u diyaargaroobeyso dagaal xilli ay jirto xiisadda Badda Cas - BBCItoobiya oo ku eedeysay Eritrea in ay u diyaargaroobeyso dagaal xilli ay jirto xiisadda Badda Cas  BBC

Muxuu ahaa hadalka uu dhibsaday Isiaias Afwerqi ee wasiirkiisa arrimaha dibadda uu ka jeediyey qaramada midoobay - BBCMuxuu ahaa hadalka uu dhibsaday Isiaias Afwerqi ee wasiirkiisa arrimaha dibadda uu ka jeediyey qaramada midoobay  BBC

Africa’s most secretive dictatorship faces an existential crisis - The EconomistAfrica’s most secretive dictatorship faces an existential crisis  The Economist

UK court clears the way for deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker - Al JazeeraUK court clears the way for deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker  Al Jazeera

Why Ethiopia’s Tigray could be on the brink of another conflict - Al JazeeraWhy Ethiopia’s Tigray could be on the brink of another conflict  Al Jazeera

Eritrea: Dawit Isaak arbitrarily detained for 24 years without trial — and information on his whereabouts - Reporters sans frontièresEritrea: Dawit Isaak arbitrarily detained for 24 years without trial — and information on his whereabouts  Reporters sans frontières

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Eritrea Addresses 80th Session of General Assembly Debate - UN MediaMinister for Foreign Affairs of Eritrea Addresses 80th Session of General Assembly Debate  UN Media

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Eritrea - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Eritrea  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Sudanese prime minister visits Eritrea to discuss cooperation, regional stability - Sudan TribuneSudanese prime minister visits Eritrea to discuss cooperation, regional stability  Sudan Tribune

Ethiopian foreign minister accuses Eritrea of ‘actively preparing to wage war’ - The Africa Report.comEthiopian foreign minister accuses Eritrea of ‘actively preparing to wage war’  The Africa Report.com

Eritrea's Natnael Tesfatsion seeking place at cycling's top table - Olympics.comEritrea's Natnael Tesfatsion seeking place at cycling's top table  Olympics.com

The Horn of Africa’s Reset: Eritrea-Ethiopia Rift Threatens Wider Instability - orfonline.orgThe Horn of Africa’s Reset: Eritrea-Ethiopia Rift Threatens Wider Instability  orfonline.org

UN Rights Council Rejects Bad-Faith Bid to End Eritrea Scrutiny - Human Rights WatchUN Rights Council Rejects Bad-Faith Bid to End Eritrea Scrutiny  Human Rights Watch

Back from the brink: How European support could prevent another Ethiopia-Eritrea war - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Back from the brink: How European support could prevent another Ethiopia-Eritrea war  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

This African country has no mobile internet access; here’s the surprising truth behind its digital blacko - Times of IndiaThis African country has no mobile internet access; here’s the surprising truth behind its digital blacko  Times of India

UN rights council rejects Eritrea’s bid to end human rights investigation - Al JazeeraUN rights council rejects Eritrea’s bid to end human rights investigation  Al Jazeera

Eritrea National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Eritrea National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Are Eritrea and Ethiopia already at war? - Pan African ReviewAre Eritrea and Ethiopia already at war?  Pan African Review

Sudan Nashra: Military moves warplanes to Eritrea, strikes Nyala, opens new front in North Kordofan | UAE engages Sudan via Cairo, Addis Ababa | Hemedti renews accusations against Egypt, threatens to strike north - ??? ???Sudan Nashra: Military moves warplanes to Eritrea, strikes Nyala, opens new front in North Kordofan | UAE engages Sudan via Cairo, Addis Ababa | Hemedti renews accusations against Egypt, threatens to strike north  ??? ???

Human Rights Council Members Should Reject Eritrea’s Bid to End Scrutiny - Human Rights WatchHuman Rights Council Members Should Reject Eritrea’s Bid to End Scrutiny  Human Rights Watch

Ethiopia alleges Eritrea-TPLF pact to ‘wage war’ - DNE AfricaEthiopia alleges Eritrea-TPLF pact to ‘wage war’  DNE Africa

TPLF accuses Ethiopia of breaking peace deal, denies war plot with Eritrea - DNE AfricaTPLF accuses Ethiopia of breaking peace deal, denies war plot with Eritrea  DNE Africa

Sudan’s Burhan arrives in Turkey on heels of Eritrea visit, key victories - AL-MonitorSudan’s Burhan arrives in Turkey on heels of Eritrea visit, key victories  AL-Monitor

Eritrea seeks to end mandate of UN expert investigating abuses, document shows - ReutersEritrea seeks to end mandate of UN expert investigating abuses, document shows  Reuters

AI and visual propaganda are being used to stoke tensions as Ethiopia eyes Eritrea's Red Sea Port - Global VoicesAI and visual propaganda are being used to stoke tensions as Ethiopia eyes Eritrea's Red Sea Port  Global Voices

Are Ethiopia and Eritrea hurtling towards war? - Al JazeeraAre Ethiopia and Eritrea hurtling towards war?  Al Jazeera

Eritrea, TPLF accused of teaming up to “wage war” against Ethiopia - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineEritrea, TPLF accused of teaming up to “wage war” against Ethiopia  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Ethiopia Govt Accuses Eritrea, Tigray Front of War Plot - allAfrica.comEthiopia Govt Accuses Eritrea, Tigray Front of War Plot  allAfrica.com

A dangerous frenemy: Averting a showdown between Eritrea and Ethiopia - ClingendaelA dangerous frenemy: Averting a showdown between Eritrea and Ethiopia  Clingendael

Ethiopia Could Still Avert the Next War With Eritrea - Foreign PolicyEthiopia Could Still Avert the Next War With Eritrea  Foreign Policy

Eritrea Profile 01 October 2025 - Eritrea Ministry Of InformationEritrea Profile 01 October 2025  Eritrea Ministry Of Information

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of mobilizing for war – media - Azerbaycan24Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of mobilizing for war – media  Azerbaycan24

SPECIAL REPORT: The Persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Eritrea - JW.ORGSPECIAL REPORT: The Persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Eritrea  JW.ORG

Year of Impact: Eritrea’s Resident Coordinator on Turning Challenge into Change - UN Sustainable Development GroupYear of Impact: Eritrea’s Resident Coordinator on Turning Challenge into Change  UN Sustainable Development Group

Transforming dust: How Eritrea’s dams are revitalizing the land - African Development Bank GroupTransforming dust: How Eritrea’s dams are revitalizing the land  African Development Bank Group

Eritrea: We Won’t Kneel Down - Black Agenda ReportEritrea: We Won’t Kneel Down  Black Agenda Report

The enemy of my enemy is my friend - Africa Is a CountryThe enemy of my enemy is my friend  Africa Is a Country

Away from the global spotlight, Eritreans are trapped in a garrison state - Al JazeeraAway from the global spotlight, Eritreans are trapped in a garrison state  Al Jazeera

Eritrea Participates at International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly - ZAWYAEritrea Participates at International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly  ZAWYA

Eritrea courts Trump as opposition gains traction in Washington - The Africa Report.comEritrea courts Trump as opposition gains traction in Washington  The Africa Report.com

Asmara ‘not drum-beating for war’ with Ethiopia - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineAsmara ‘not drum-beating for war’ with Ethiopia  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

World Cerebral Palsy Day Observed in Central Region - Eritrea Ministry Of InformationWorld Cerebral Palsy Day Observed in Central Region  Eritrea Ministry Of Information

Strategies for integrating residential PV and wind energy in Eritrea’s electricity grid by imposing feed-in constraints in low voltage network - ScienceDirect.comStrategies for integrating residential PV and wind energy in Eritrea’s electricity grid by imposing feed-in constraints in low voltage network  ScienceDirect.com

Eritrea Alhaditha 09 October 2025 - Eritrea Ministry Of InformationEritrea Alhaditha 09 October 2025  Eritrea Ministry Of Information

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Eritrea - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Eritrea  Human Rights Watch

The UN Human Rights Council must renew mandate of Special Rapporteur on Eritrea - Amnesty InternationalThe UN Human Rights Council must renew mandate of Special Rapporteur on Eritrea  Amnesty International

Palestine state: African countries wey never recognise am and why - BBCPalestine state: African countries wey never recognise am and why  BBC

News: Eritrea dismisses Ethiopia’s war allegation as “provocative sabre-rattling” - Addis StandardNews: Eritrea dismisses Ethiopia’s war allegation as “provocative sabre-rattling”  Addis Standard

Tensions in Tigray could spark war between Ethiopia and Eritrea – disaster must be avoided - Chatham HouseTensions in Tigray could spark war between Ethiopia and Eritrea – disaster must be avoided  Chatham House

Atrocity Alert No. 445: Sudan, Syria and Eritrea - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectAtrocity Alert No. 445: Sudan, Syria and Eritrea  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Ethiopia-Eritrea: People embrace at the border demanding peace - BBCEthiopia-Eritrea: People embrace at the border demanding peace  BBC

Rising tensions in the Horn of Africa - GIS ReportsRising tensions in the Horn of Africa  GIS Reports

To avoid another conflict in the Horn of Africa, now is the time to act - Al JazeeraTo avoid another conflict in the Horn of Africa, now is the time to act  Al Jazeera

Tensions Rise as Ethiopia, Eritrea Threaten War - Africa Defense ForumTensions Rise as Ethiopia, Eritrea Threaten War  Africa Defense Forum

Haddas Ertra 10 October 2025 - Eritrea Ministry Of InformationHaddas Ertra 10 October 2025  Eritrea Ministry Of Information

Eritrea Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerEritrea Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Severe Repression in Eritrea Has Prompted Decades of Exodus - migrationpolicy.orgSevere Repression in Eritrea Has Prompted Decades of Exodus  migrationpolicy.org

A look at Eritrea's role as new Tigray war looms in Ethiopia - DWA look at Eritrea's role as new Tigray war looms in Ethiopia  DW

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and TPLF of colluding to “wage war,” involvement in recent attack on Woldiya city in Amhara region - Addis StandardEthiopia accuses Eritrea and TPLF of colluding to “wage war,” involvement in recent attack on Woldiya city in Amhara region  Addis Standard

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki: Three decades, one leader - how independence hopes were dashed - BBCEritrean President Isaias Afwerki: Three decades, one leader - how independence hopes were dashed  BBC

Nigeria risks joining Eritrea as the only African countries on U.S. religious freedom blacklist - Business Insider AfricaNigeria risks joining Eritrea as the only African countries on U.S. religious freedom blacklist  Business Insider Africa

Authoritarian Ambitions and Regional Instability: The Looming War between Ethiopia-Eritrea - Modern DiplomacyAuthoritarian Ambitions and Regional Instability: The Looming War between Ethiopia-Eritrea  Modern Diplomacy

Eritrea: Turning Challenge into Change - Welcome to the United NationsEritrea: Turning Challenge into Change  Welcome to the United Nations

Time to Sanction Eritrea – Again - Modern DiplomacyTime to Sanction Eritrea – Again  Modern Diplomacy

Ethiopian Airlines still unable to recover Eritrean funds - ch-aviationEthiopian Airlines still unable to recover Eritrean funds  ch-aviation

Redefining Restraint: Ethiopia Issued Second Letter On Eritrea To The UN - horn reviewRedefining Restraint: Ethiopia Issued Second Letter On Eritrea To The UN  horn review

Ethiopia rules out conflict with Eritrea over Red Sea access - Al JazeeraEthiopia rules out conflict with Eritrea over Red Sea access  Al Jazeera

Crackdown in Quatit: Arrests and Isolation Deepen Tensions in Southern Eritrea - IDN-InDepthNewsCrackdown in Quatit: Arrests and Isolation Deepen Tensions in Southern Eritrea  IDN-InDepthNews

Power struggle leads to coup in Tigray as war looms between Ethiopia and Eritrea - The GuardianPower struggle leads to coup in Tigray as war looms between Ethiopia and Eritrea  The Guardian

Eritrea’s Cruel Imprisonment of Two Sisters Over the Age of 80 Reaches One-Year Mark - JW.ORGEritrea’s Cruel Imprisonment of Two Sisters Over the Age of 80 Reaches One-Year Mark  JW.ORG

Ethiopia does not want war with Eritrea, says PM Abiy Ahmed - BBCEthiopia does not want war with Eritrea, says PM Abiy Ahmed  BBC

Eritrea Accused of Plotting War Against Ethiopia Amid Escalating Tensions - Arise NewsEritrea Accused of Plotting War Against Ethiopia Amid Escalating Tensions  Arise News

Mr. Osman Saleh Holds Talks with Indian Foreign Minister - Eritrea Ministry Of InformationMr. Osman Saleh Holds Talks with Indian Foreign Minister  Eritrea Ministry Of Information

TPLF rejects alliance with Eritrean government to wage war against Ethiopia - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineTPLF rejects alliance with Eritrean government to wage war against Ethiopia  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Explainer: Why are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of a possible war? - ReutersExplainer: Why are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of a possible war?  Reuters

Stop the Next Ethiopia-Eritrea War Before It Begins - Foreign PolicyStop the Next Ethiopia-Eritrea War Before It Begins  Foreign Policy

Using Science, Technology, and Innovation to deliver results for Eritrea – UN Technology Bank’s Visit to Eritrea - Welcome to the United NationsUsing Science, Technology, and Innovation to deliver results for Eritrea – UN Technology Bank’s Visit to Eritrea  Welcome to the United Nations

National News Agency - Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of 'actively' preparing for war - ??????? ??????? ???????National News Agency - Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of 'actively' preparing for war  ??????? ??????? ???????

Desert to Power: The African Development Bank Group, Eritrea sign agreement for 12 MW mini-grid project - African Development Bank GroupDesert to Power: The African Development Bank Group, Eritrea sign agreement for 12 MW mini-grid project  African Development Bank Group

Azerbaijan announces return of 18 citizens from detained vessels in Eritrea - Anadolu AjansiAzerbaijan announces return of 18 citizens from detained vessels in Eritrea  Anadolu Ajansi

Ethiopia’s Dangerous Descent: The Road to War with Eritrea After the Siege of Tigray - Modern DiplomacyEthiopia’s Dangerous Descent: The Road to War with Eritrea After the Siege of Tigray  Modern Diplomacy

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of plotting war in alliance with TPLF hardliners - Capital Radio MalawiEthiopia accuses Eritrea of plotting war in alliance with TPLF hardliners  Capital Radio Malawi

The State of Eritrea Signs its Third Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024-2028 - International Atomic Energy AgencyThe State of Eritrea Signs its Third Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024-2028  International Atomic Energy Agency

Rethinking American Foreign Policy Toward Eritrea: The Need for Nuance - Modern DiplomacyRethinking American Foreign Policy Toward Eritrea: The Need for Nuance  Modern Diplomacy

Ethiopia and Eritrea Slide Closer to War amid Tigray Upheaval - International Crisis GroupEthiopia and Eritrea Slide Closer to War amid Tigray Upheaval  International Crisis Group

Eritrea's conflicts also being fought out in Germany - DWEritrea's conflicts also being fought out in Germany  DW

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Eritrea - GOV.UKUN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Eritrea  GOV.UK

Why Eritreans want Isak to remain at Newcastle - BBCWhy Eritreans want Isak to remain at Newcastle  BBC

Haddas Ertra 09 October 2025 - Eritrea Ministry Of InformationHaddas Ertra 09 October 2025  Eritrea Ministry Of Information

Investing in rural people in Eritrea - IFADInvesting in rural people in Eritrea  IFAD

Ethiopia and Eritrea: What is the possibility of war? — Expert Comment - ACLEDEthiopia and Eritrea: What is the possibility of war? — Expert Comment  ACLED

Eritrea's President warns Ethiopia against renewed conflict amid rising regional tensions - africanews.comEritrea's President warns Ethiopia against renewed conflict amid rising regional tensions  africanews.com

Ethiopia and Eritrea, On a Collision Course - International Crisis GroupEthiopia and Eritrea, On a Collision Course  International Crisis Group

Trump reverses Biden’s ‘negative’ policy toward Eritrea - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineTrump reverses Biden’s ‘negative’ policy toward Eritrea  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

President Isaias Met Senior Sudanese Delegation - Eritrea Ministry Of InformationPresident Isaias Met Senior Sudanese Delegation  Eritrea Ministry Of Information