The implementation of liberal democracy into traditionally non-Western countries has often led to fragile political institutions and low levels of legitimacy. This is due in part to a weak political ...

Eritrea stands as a digitally isolated nation, grappling with extremely limited internet access, no mobile data, and restricted social media. This East African country's unique situation stems from ...

Eritrea won independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a 30-year war, but has been plagued by repression at home and tense relations with its neighbours. Bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti, it ...

There are two competing versions of Eritrea, a small country caught between Sudan and Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa. One version has earned the moniker “Africa’s North Korea” due to its one-party ...

Eritrea's debt stands at 175 per cent of its GDP. This is very high for the agriculture-based economy. Eritrea is an outlier on the African continent. Unfortunately for the Horn of Africa country, it ...

Torture, arbitrary detention, and severe restrictions on freedom of expression, association, and religious freedom remain routine in Eritrea. Elections have not been held since Eritrea gained ...

DENVER — The third time Yonatan Kefle tried to escape from the repressive regime of Eritrea — yes, the third time — he climbed a mountain at night, starting out when it was as dark as possible. "If ...

Eritrea was awarded to Ethiopia in 1952 as part of a federation. Ethiopia's annexation of Eritrea as a province 10 years later sparked a 30-year struggle for independence that ended in 1991 with ...

This page is no longer being updated. It was last updated on 18 April 2023 Eritrea won independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a 30-year war, but has been plagued by repression at home and tense ...