Regions - Africa Interest

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…

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

By Lambert 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…

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…

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

By Lambert 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 Lambert 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…