Eritrea

2018-03-022026-10-06

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November 2018
23 NovThe Namibian
… Under Abiy’s leadership, a historic peace deal was reached with neighbouring Eritrea. …
How Ethiopia's Progressive Premier Is Levelling The Gender Playing Field
23 NovThe Namibian
… Under Abiy’s leadership, a historic peace deal was reached with neighbouring Eritrea. …
How Ethiopia's Progressive Premier Is Levelling The Gender Playing Field
March 2018
2 MarThe Namibian
… Ethiopia, however, has not been so fortunate, particularly because the current regime spent its first decade in office shoring up its precarious power base and fighting a war with neighbouring Eritrea. …
Africa's Fallen Liberators

World & Region

Ethiopia fighting kills 52 civilians in Tigray escalation

The News

At least 52 civilians have been killed during three days of heavy fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, with government troops appearing to have taken control of the town and intending to push north towards Mekelle. The clashes broke out after months of tension between the government and the party controlling Tigray, and fighting has also stranded 33 tourists in the UNESCO world heritage site of Lalibela.

2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 2 October

Ethiopia fighting kills 52 civilians in Tigray escalation
At least 52 civilians have been killed during three days of heavy fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, with government troops appearing to have taken control of the town and intending to push north towards Mekelle. The clashes broke out after months of tension between the government and the party controlling Tigray, and fighting has also stranded 33 tourists in the UNESCO world heritage site of Lalibela.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 22 September

Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form alliance against government
Seven rebel groups including the Fano militia, Oromo Liberation Army, and Tigray People's Liberation Front have formed an alliance called Alliance for Survival, accusing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government of presiding over "war, genocide, mass destruction and utter poverty." The coalition brings together armed groups from six of Ethiopia's 12 regional states.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 9 August

Pitso Mosimane to become South Africa football coach
Pitso Mosimane is set to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa's national football team, pending salary negotiations. The 62-year-old South African, previously fired from the role in 2012, has since coached Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly in Egypt, and clubs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 July

South Africa seeks new coach after Broos confirms exit
Hugo Broos has confirmed his exit as South Africa's national football coach after the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. Multiple candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed him, though the football federation may retain Broos in an advisory capacity.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 July

Norwegian Traeen takes Tour de France yellow jersey
Torstein Traeen of Norway claimed the Tour de France race leader's yellow jersey while Mads Pedersen of Denmark won the fourth stage, a 182km stage from Carcassonne to Foix. Pedersen, the 2019 world champion, also took the green points jersey with his victory in the sprint finish.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 19 May

Ministry: Angolan street children ineligible for refugee status
The Ministry of Home Affairs says Angolan nationals, including children on Namibian streets, do not qualify for refugee status under Namibian law and international conventions, as they left Angola seeking socio-economic opportunities rather than fleeing persecution.
19 May 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 5 May

IATA urges African governments to prioritise aviation for economic growth
The International Air Transport Association has called on African governments to treat aviation as core economic infrastructure rather than a tax source, citing its support for trade, tourism, jobs and regional integration. The association highlighted that while safety has improved, African accident rates remain above the global average, and implementation of international safety standards is below target across Sub-Saharan Africa.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 9 April

Djibouti's 27-year leader Guelleh expected to win sixth term
Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has ruled Djibouti since 1999, is poised to extend his control of the strategically important Horn of Africa nation in a presidential election widely dismissed as uncompetitive, with the opposition divided and a human rights monitor calling it a "masquerade."
9 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

Tigrayans flee amid fears of renewed Ethiopian conflict
Hundreds of residents are fleeing Tigray region as federal and Tigrayan forces mass at their shared border, with local officials warning that renewed conflict appears imminent. The previous civil war from 2020–2022 killed at least 600,000 people; the peace agreement has never been fully implemented and tensions remain volatile.
11 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 1 March

Global wars drive oil prices affecting Namibia's economy
Russia's invasion of Ukraine caused Namibian fuel prices to rise 83% between April 2021 and February 2022, driving inflation from 3.1% to 4.8% and forcing interest rate increases that burden households and businesses. Current unrest in Iran and tensions in the Middle East pose similar risks to Namibia's oil-dependent economy, with prolonged price spikes potentially damaging growth.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 February

Ethiopian and Tigrayan troops mobilise along northern border
Ethiopian federal and Tigrayan troops have massed along Tigray's border, raising fears of renewed conflict after a civil war that killed at least 600,000 people. Diplomatic sources warn that large numbers of troops positioning themselves face to face poses a risk of war unless the international community pressures parties to resolve disputes through dialogue.
19 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 February

Eritrea denies Ethiopian claims of troop presence on soil
Eritrea has denounced accusations by Ethiopia that Eritrean troops are operating inside Ethiopian territory as "false and fabricated", amid longstanding tensions between the two countries. Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of supporting insurgents, particularly in the Amhara region, allegations Asmara denies and characterizes as part of a hostile campaign against it.
11 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 27 January

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda set to host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
East African countries Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe expressing confidence in their readiness despite concerns from critics about infrastructure gaps compared to Morocco's recent successful hosting. The tournament will be the first shared among three nations and the first to include all 54 CAF member nations, with Eritrea competing for the first time in 19 years.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 24 January

US aid cuts worsen famine crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region
USAID funding cuts under the Trump administration have deepened humanitarian shortfalls in Ethiopia's Tigray region, where aid organizations report up to 80% of the population needs emergency support and residents are dying from hunger and malnutrition. The closure of aid offices and reduced medical services have left internally displaced persons with minimal access to food, healthcare, and basic services, while the Ethiopian government denies the severity of the crisis.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →