Eritrea

Eritrea officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in Eastern Africa, with its capital at Asmara. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The nation has a total area of approximately 117,600 km2 (45,406 sq mi), and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands.

Eritrea is a multi-ethnic country, with nine recognized ethnic groups in its population of around five and a half million. Eritrea has nine national languages which are Tigrinya language, Tigre, Afar, Beja, Bilen, Kunama, Nara, Saho. Most people in the territory adhere to Christianity or Islam, with a small minority adhering to traditional faiths.

Eritrea gained de jure independence in 1993 after an independence referendum. National legislative and presidential elections have never been held since independence.

UN ‘alarmed’ over plight of Eritreans caught up in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict | DW News

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DW News published this video item, entitled “UN ‘alarmed’ over plight of Eritreans caught up in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict | DW News” – below is their description. The United Nations says it’s increasingly alarmed about the plight of Eritrean civilians caught up in the conflict in Ethiopia. The UN refugee agency says it has received … Read more UN ‘alarmed’ over plight of Eritreans caught up in Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict | DW News

Ethiopia: Immediate Priority is the well-being of the people of Tigray – Press Conference

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Ethiopia: Immediate Priority is the well-being of the people of Tigray – Press Conference” – below is their description. Joint Press Conference by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the Chairperson of the African Union, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, following the Fourth United Nations-African Union Conference. Secretary-General António … Read more Ethiopia: Immediate Priority is the well-being of the people of Tigray – Press Conference

The U.S. thinks Eritrea has joined the Ethiopian war

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Reuters published this video item, entitled “The U.S. thinks Eritrea has joined the Ethiopian war” – below is their description. A U.S. government source and five regional diplomats say Eritrean soldiers have entered Ethiopia’s Tigray region, where the federal military has been battling a mutual foe Reuters YouTube Channel Got a comment? Leave your thoughts … Read more The U.S. thinks Eritrea has joined the Ethiopian war

Tigrayan leader Gebremichael accuse Eritrean forces of mass lootings

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Tigrayan leader Gebremichael accuse Eritrean forces of mass lootings” – below is their description. The UN say fighting continues in many parts of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, and hampers aid delivery despite a deal which grants it access to territory under federal control. Regional president of Tigray, Debretsion Gebremichael … Read more Tigrayan leader Gebremichael accuse Eritrean forces of mass lootings

“We have lost everything”: War in Ethiopia’s Tigray wrenches families apart

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Global News published this video item, entitled ““We have lost everything”: War in Ethiopia’s Tigray wrenches families apart” – below is their description. Ethiopian farmer Gebrahid Welderfael says he last saw his wife and 18-year-old daughter in the sewer in his village in the Tigray region where the family had taken shelter from explosions and … Read more “We have lost everything”: War in Ethiopia’s Tigray wrenches families apart

Ethiopia says war in Tigray is ending

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Reuters published this video item, entitled “Ethiopia says war in Tigray is ending” – below is their description. Ethiopia said it had captured or killed most commanders of a rebellious northern force, while Tigray’s fugitive local leader countered that civilians were protesting against looting by soldiers from Eritrea who are allied to the federal forces. … Read more Ethiopia says war in Tigray is ending

Exclusive report: Thousands of Ethiopians flee war-torn Tigray for disrupted life in Sudan

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Exclusive report: Thousands of Ethiopians flee war-torn Tigray for disrupted life in Sudan” – below is their description. The conflict between Ethiopian forces and Tigray rebels keeps pushing tens of thousands of civils to flee the East-African country, with the United Nations raising alarm that the continuing … Read more Exclusive report: Thousands of Ethiopians flee war-torn Tigray for disrupted life in Sudan

Eritrea refugees in Ethiopia ‘run out of food’ – BBC News

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BBC News published this video item, entitled “Eritrea refugees in Ethiopia ‘run out of food’ – BBC News” – below is their description. Thousands of Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia’s conflict-hit northern region of Tigray have run out of food, the UN’s refugee agency, UNHCR, has said. It appealed for urgent access to the region to … Read more Eritrea refugees in Ethiopia ‘run out of food’ – BBC News

Tigray conflict: Ethiopian PM praises army’s victory following capture of Mekelle

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Global News published this video item, entitled “Tigray conflict: Ethiopian PM praises army’s victory following capture of Mekelle” – below is their description. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praised his troops on Monday after they declared victory over a rebellious movement in the northern region following the capture of Tigray’s capital of Mekelle over the … Read more Tigray conflict: Ethiopian PM praises army’s victory following capture of Mekelle

Rockets target Eritrea capital after Ethiopia declares victory in Tigray

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Rockets target Eritrea capital after Ethiopia declares victory in Tigray” – below is their description. Rockets launched from Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region targeted the capital of Eritrea several hours after Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared military operations in the region were over, diplomats told AFP on … Read more Rockets target Eritrea capital after Ethiopia declares victory in Tigray

Rockets from Ethiopia’s Tigray fired at Eritrean capital Asmara | DW News

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DW News published this video item, entitled “Rockets from Ethiopia’s Tigray fired at Eritrean capital Asmara | DW News” – below is their description. A new wave of rocket attacks launched from Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region has targeted Asmara, the capital of neighboring Eritrea. There have been reports of multiple explosions in the city. This … Read more Rockets from Ethiopia’s Tigray fired at Eritrean capital Asmara | DW News

Eritrea hit by rocket fire as Ethiopia presses ahead with Tigray offensive

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Eritrea hit by rocket fire as Ethiopia presses ahead with Tigray offensive” – below is their description. Eritrea’s capital came under fire from Ethiopia’s breakaway Tigray region Friday, raising fears that Ethiopia’s internal conflict could spread as leader Abiy Ahmed resisted calls for dialogue. FRANCE 24 English … Read more Eritrea hit by rocket fire as Ethiopia presses ahead with Tigray offensive

New Zealand’s first African MP gives moving first address to parliament

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Global News published this video item, entitled “New Zealand’s first African MP gives moving first address to parliament” – below is their description. New Zealand’s first African MP gave a touching maiden speech to Wellington’s House of Representatives on Thursday, describing his journey from war-torn Eritrea into the island nation’s government. “I’m an Eritrean. I’m … Read more New Zealand’s first African MP gives moving first address to parliament

Ibrahim Omer, New Zealand’s first African MP, delivers moving maiden speech

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Guardian News published this video item, entitled “Ibrahim Omer, New Zealand’s first African MP, delivers moving maiden speech” – below is their description. Ibrahim Omer, New Zealand’s first African MP, has recounted in his maiden speech his journey as a refugee out of Eritrea via Syria to New Zealand, sparking emotional scenes in the chamber. … Read more Ibrahim Omer, New Zealand’s first African MP, delivers moving maiden speech

Music show: American jazz trumpeter Hermon Mehari releases personal second album

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Music show: American jazz trumpeter Hermon Mehari releases personal second album” – below is their description. France-based American jazz trumpeter Hermon Mehari has released a powerful second record called “A Change for the Dreamlike”. Recorded in the French countryside during the first lockdown, it’s more personal than his … Read more Music show: American jazz trumpeter Hermon Mehari releases personal second album