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Eritrean cyclists success is ”despite the gov’t not because of it”

(Adam Taylor) Eritrea isn't a big place. The East African country has a population of 6 million or so. Recently…

Canadian gov’t ‘delaying’ transfer of terror convict from Ethiopia

(Debra Black) Ottawa has dropped the ball in the prison-transfer of a Canadian citizen serving a life sentence in Ethiopia,…

A highlight of all the craziness in Kenya ahead of Obama’s visit

(Wangui Kimari) Kenyans are not known for their reserve. Not at all, but for some reason, as my cousin said,…

Highlights: The new agreement in FFD3 Addis Ababa Conference

Countries on Wednesday agreed on a series of bold measures to overhaul global finance practices and generate investments for tackling…

Eritrean Cyclist makes history for Africa at Tour de France 2015

He has already made Tour de France history as one of the first African-registered team ever to take part in…

Ethiopia after its electoral drama: Second ‘renewal’ imminent ? (René Lefort)

(René Lefort) The so called “dominant party” steamroller has flattened everything in its way. The opposition held one seat in…

Analysis: Egypt is losing its war against ISIS in Sinai

(Yossi Melman) Wednesday's terror attack was the largest ever carried out by the Sinai Province, Islamic State's Egyptian affiliate, since…

Amnesty calls for Woyneshet Molla et al release as per court orders

Ethiopia: Respect court rulings and release opposition members Amnesty International July 1, 2015 Ethiopian authorities must stop harassing two men…

Ethiopian elections: Asian investors, Regional allies, European admirers

(Martin Plaut) On 24 May, Ethiopia went to the polls – a fact that might have escaped your attention. Hardly…

British police investigating Eritrean Embassy for money extortion

The Metropolitan police are examining allegations that the Eritrean embassy in London is illegally using a controversial diaspora tax to…

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