Horn of Africa - Africa Interest

Ethiopia: Amhara Region has legitimate concerns

By Lambert Ebitu August 28, 2023Horn of Africa, Millitary2 Comments

In a congratulatory message on the occasion of the Ashenada holiday, conveyed via his official Facebook page, Ethiopia’s Defense Minister Dr. Abraham Bai stated that "administrative structures established by taking…

Eritrea rejoins IGAD, sets to rejuvenate it in 5 areas

By Lambert Ebitu June 18, 2023East Africa, Horn of Africa, Politics

Eritrea rejoins IGAD at a time when the regional organization, like its peers elsewhere, is being criticized for being ineffective in playing the primary roles. However, Eritrea's return to IGAD…

What lies behind China and Russia’s interest in the Eritrean leader?

By Lambert Ebitu May 30, 2023Horn of Africa, Politics18 Comments

Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki is right now a very busy man. Two weeks ago, he completed a 4-day State Visit to China at the invitation of President Xi. Early today,…

ATMIS in Somalia: It’s time to give War a chance

By Lambert Ebitu May 27, 2023Horn of Africa, Millitary

Islamist Al-Shabab fighters attacked a base belonging to ATMIS in Somalia (African Union Transition Mission in Somalia) in Bulamarer, 130km (80 miles) southwest of the capital, Mogadishu, on Friday. The…

The GERD dispute: What does Egypt really want?

By Lambert Ebitu May 25, 2023Horn of Africa, North Africa, Politics

In the midst of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) dispute, Egypt's approach has been characterized by a series of confrontational rhetoric and a strong inclination to involve external actors,…

Eritrea at 32 Years: from Liberation to transformation through self-reliance

By Lambert Ebitu May 22, 2023Culture, Horn of Africa1 Comment

Eritrea at 32 years of independence is a remarkable journey worth celebrating. This year's theme, "Heroic Feat Anchored on Cohesive Rank," aptly captures the essence of the country's long and…

African Solutions, Arab Interference: The GERD Dilemma

By Lambert Ebitu May 20, 2023Horn of Africa, Politics

In the just concluded 32nd Arab Summit held in Jeddah on Friday, Arab Leaders demanded that Ethiopia discontinue its filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). In a thinly…

Surviving the West: Eritrea after 32 Years

By Lambert 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…

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

By Lambert 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’’…

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

By Lambert 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…