Tag "Eritrea"
Will Abiy Ahmed usher in a new Ethiopia?
Dr Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s reforming PM, has stimulated outlandish optimism for Ethiopia’s future. However, the country is beset with challenges. The young PM hopes to bring lasting stability and democracy through social change. Is that enough?
New alliances in the future of the Horn of Africa
After years of conflict and a tense stalemate between the two countries, Ethiopia and Eritrea signed a peace deal in July that marks a new chapter in the relations between the two countries. If it is true that these are frankly positive news, the sudden change of pace seemed having taken everyone by surprise.
Abiy Ahmed: the dawn of a new day for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia recently swore in Abiy Ahmed as Prime Minister. His appointment holds a great deal of meaning for Ethiopia and the region as a whole. His first months as Prime Minister will be closely watched by Ethiopians, neighboring countries, and the world.
The Gulf crisis echoes in Africa
The Qatari Emir’s visit to West Africa underlines the continued strategic importance of Africa in the ongoing Gulf crisis.
Strategically located, unhappily isolated: the future of Eritrea’s regional standing
On 12 June, a serious confrontation with Ethiopia led Eritrea to ask the Security Council to intervene. What are the implications of increased violence?
Same problem, same mistakes? European Commission unveils new plan for migrant crisis
The European Commission’s latest plan to tackle the worsening EU migrant crisis risks repeating the same mistakes of recent years.
Switzerland split on the refugee issue
While some groups are advocating for stronger commitments to asylum seekers, others, such as the Swiss People’s Party, call for stronger borders. Humanitarian concerns, worries about the economy, and tinges
Egypt’s urgent water problem
The topic on the forefront of discussions in Egypt has focused on the expansion of the Suez Canal and its possible economic benefits. But little attention has been devoted to
