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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,…

What makes the FFD3 Conference in Addis a big deal?

“This year, we can make history by adapting an ambitious, sustainable development agenda and a universal climate agreement. But without…

Gov’t confirms clash with insurgents near Ethio-Eritrea border

About thirty armed men were killed and captured after a skirmish near Ethiopian-Eritrean border, according to a statement from the…

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…

UN experts to investigate Eritrea’s crimes against humanity

The UN Human Rights Council extended both the period and mandate of the Commission investigating Eritrea's human rights conditions. The…

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…

Britain displeased by Andargachew Tsige’s arrest conditions

Philip Hammond, the Foreign Secretary of United Kingdom, is deeply concerned over the detention of a British national, Andargachew Tsege,…

AU deplores arrest of Rwandan Intel chief in London (full text)

Highlights: * "The arrest of Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Karenzi Karake on the basis of an arrest warrant issued by a Spanish…

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