Eritrea

Captured members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force are marched through the streets to prison under guard by Tigray Forces

'Eritrean forces have to get out of Ethiopia,' analyst says

Michelle Gavin, a senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joined The World's host Carol Hills to help make sense of the unfolding situation in Tigray.

'Eritrean forces have to get out of Ethiopia,' analyst says
The British Embassy is shown in the distance through a closed metal gate with a Chinese paramilitary police officer standing guard.

China announces ban on British politicians, organizations

China announces ban on British politicians, organizations
The Church of St. Mary of Zion in Axum is shown with its three rounded arcs with stain-glass windows and several people out from.

Amnesty report describes Axum massacre in Ethiopia's Tigray

Amnesty report describes Axum massacre in Ethiopia's Tigray
Refugees who fled the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region arrive on the banks of the Tekeze River on the Sudan-Ethiopia border, in Hamdayet, eastern Sudan, Nov. 21, 2020. Huge unknowns persist in the deadly conflict, but details of the involvement of nei

Tigray region faces deteriorating crisis 3 months into conflict

Tigray region faces deteriorating crisis 3 months into conflict
Three Ethiopian travelers sit inside a blue bus with white-bordered windows, saying goodbye to someone whose arms rest on the window frame.

Tensions mount at Sudan-Ethiopia border as refugees flee Tigray conflict 

Tensions mount at Sudan-Ethiopia border as refugees flee Tigray conflict 

Ethiopia's Tigray leader confirms firing missiles at Eritrea

The leader of Ethiopia's rebellious Tigray region has confirmed firing missiles at neighboring Eritrea's capital and is threatening more, marking a huge escalation as the deadly fighting in northern Ethiopia between Tigray forces and the federal government spills across an international border.

Ethiopia's Tigray leader confirms firing missiles at Eritrea

Early Moderna data shows coronavirus vaccine 94.5% effective; Violence in Ethiopia threatening international conflict; 15 Asia-Pacific economies sign RCEP

Moderna's early data shows its coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective; And, the violence in Ethiopia’s north is threatening to become an international conflict; Also 15 Asia-Pacific economies, making up 30% of the world’s population and gross domestic product, signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade deal on Sunday.

Early Moderna data shows coronavirus vaccine 94.5% effective; Violence in Ethiopia threatening international conflict; 15 Asia-Pacific economies sign RCEP
Several people are shown standing and sitting at a tea room with several wearing face masks.

As Ethiopia's conflict rages, ethnic targeting turns deadly

An Amnesty International report suggests that scores, perhaps hundreds, of civilians in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, were "hacked to death" in the streets of a single town has sent already dangerous tensions soaring.

As Ethiopia's conflict rages, ethnic targeting turns deadly
A man is shown wearing a face mask and holding a magazine with dozens of other magazines for sale and set on the ground.

Ethiopia's conflict spills over border as thousands flee

Ethiopia's deadly conflict with its northern Tigray region spilled over borders Tuesday as several thousand people fled into Sudan, while the Tigray regional leader accused Eritrea of attacking at the request of Ethiopia's federal government.

Ethiopia's conflict spills over border as thousands flee
Eritrea's President, Isaias Afwerki, talks to Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed during the Inauguration ceremony marking the reopening of the Eritrean Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on July 16, 2018.

Ethiopia's peacemaking prime minister emerges as a Nobel favorite

The deal with Eritrea won Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed international plaudits. He is the bookmakers' second favorite to win a Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, after climate activist Greta Thunberg. 

Ethiopia's peacemaking prime minister emerges as a Nobel favorite
A framed photo of a black man is held by a crowd with balloons.

For Eritrean Americans, Nipsey Hussle’s death is like losing a family member

The death of rapper Nipsey Hussle has sparked vigils in the Eritrean diaspora across the US and the world. For many, Hussle was more than just an artist, he was known for his investment in the community and bringing Eritrea into the limelight.

For Eritrean Americans, Nipsey Hussle’s death is like losing a family member
a little girl and her doll peek through a rusted wall

Need to solve a border dispute? Look to Ethiopia and Uzbekistan

2018 saw positive steps towards resolving some of the world’s most difficult border conflicts, between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan and Ethiopia and Eritrea. What lessons can be drawn from these examples?

Need to solve a border dispute? Look to Ethiopia and Uzbekistan
OLF flag

Exiled rebel leader returns home to Ethiopia to 'play a role in the reconstruction of the country'

On Saturday, OLF leader Dawud Ibsa arrived in the capital Addis Ababa aboard an Ethiopian Airlines plane. Tens of thousands of supporters attended a rally celebrating his return from neighboring Eritrea, where he has lived in exile.

Exiled rebel leader returns home to Ethiopia to 'play a role in the reconstruction of the country'
samuel berhe

Despite the peace deal with Ethiopia, Eritrean refugees are still afraid to return home

Samuel Berhe, like many other Eritreans, fled the country some years ago to escape mandatory national service, which the government made indefinite following the 1998-2000 border war with Ethiopia. The war cost the countries an estimated 100,000 lives, while conscription created a generation of Eritrean refugees.

Despite the peace deal with Ethiopia, Eritrean refugees are still afraid to return home
a woman's face painted with ethiopian and eritrean flags

In peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea, UAE lends a helping hand

Driven in part by a desire to tap Ethiopia's growing economy and in part by a fear that rivals such as Iran and Qatar could gain a foothold in the Horn of Africa, the UAE has pushed into the region for more than a decade.

In peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea, UAE lends a helping hand