Larmbert Ebitu, Author at Africa Interest

Surviving the West: Eritrea after 32 Years

By Larmbert Ebitu May 16, 2023Horn of Africa, Millitary

As Eritrea gears up to celebrate its 32nd anniversary of independence on May 24th, it's worth reflecting on the country's remarkable journey towards self-determination. Unlike many African nations that continue…

African Union: US-Saudi Mediation of the Sudan Conflict Undermines AU

By Larmbert Ebitu May 10, 2023Millitary

The African Union is the natural arbiter of conflict in Africa. But it is conspicuously absent in current peace efforts in Sudan. On its stead, the Arab League on Sunday,…

Eritrea: UNDP’s Success Testifies to Benefits of Symmetric Partnership

By Larmbert Ebitu May 10, 2023East Africa, Economy

Last week, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Administrator, Mr. Achim Steiner, completed a two-day visit to Eritrea. Upon its conclusion, he thanked the government and the people of Eritrea…

Sudan Conflict: War of Foreign Powers with Rival Generals as Pawns

By Larmbert Ebitu May 6, 2023Millitary

The Sudan conflict between rival generals has escalated into a full-blown proxy war, with foreign powers using the country as a battleground for their own interests. The involvement of regional…

US State Department Eritrea Policy: Renewed Hostility or Strategic Diplomacy?

By Larmbert Ebitu May 3, 2023Horn of Africa, Politics2 Comments

The US State Department recently posted on its website a slew of filthy policy papers on over 45 African countries. But it is one on Eritrea, titled: “Integrated Country Strategy-Eritrea’’…

Western Media Expansion in Africa: Weaponizing Language Services

By Larmbert Ebitu May 1, 2023Politics

The media has always been a powerful tool in shaping public opinion and disseminating information. But what happens when it becomes a weapon for advancing foreign policy and neocolonial interests?…

Now is the time for African countries to withdraw from ICC

By Larmbert Ebitu April 27, 2023News Wire, Politics

Is the International Criminal Court (ICC) a racist, neocolonialist, and anti-African institution? This question, together with the answer in the affirmative has reemerged after South Africa on Tuesday, April 25…

Eritrea paying the price for daring Africa to become self-reliant

By Larmbert Ebitu April 25, 2023Economy, Horn of Africa9 Comments

The West calls it the “North Korea of Africa”, and tries as much as possible to portray it as a rogue and recalcitrant state, deserving the ire of the world…

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Provides Key Lessons for Africa’s Development

By Larmbert Ebitu April 24, 2023Economy, Horn of Africa

The National Coordination Office for the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) reported recently that it is now 90% complete and poised to provide green hydropower energy capable…

In Uganda, Muhoozi Could be the man to follow, after Museveni

By Larmbert Ebitu April 24, 2023East Africa, Politics

Uganda currently faces a range of significant challenges on both domestic and international fronts, including corruption, concerns about the imposition of foreign cultural values such as homosexuality, regional stability, and…