In a stunning diplomatic turnaround, the Trump administration is reportedly set to lift sweeping sanctions against Eritrea, a nation long isolated as the ‘North Korea of Africa’. This strategic pivot is driven by the intensifying war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has transformed the Red Sea into the world’s most critical—and contested—trade corridor. By eyeing to thaw relations with Asmara, Washington reportedly aims to secure a vital partner along a coastline that sits directly opposite Saudi Arabia. However, the move is fraught with regional and moral tension. The shift serves as a stern warning to landlocked Ethiopia, where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s demands for Red Sea access have sparked fears of a ‘new invasion’ in Eritrea. Human rights groups also warn that lifting sanctions would ignore Eritrea’s legacy of indefinite military conscription and alleged war crimes.
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When they ( descendants of the devil,) begin to Love you Eritrea watch carefully mean use u
The biggest and main question/concern of the Eritrean people is, 'Why the sanctions in the first place?' This is the most vital question that needs a basic understanding, so we all know the crimes committed to these innocent people by the so-called super-powers. Other than that Eritrea, under our greatest leadership, we have no permanent enemy or permanent friend, We, as citizens of the nation, during good times/bad times we'll always stand with our brave people and leadership under our logo "ONE NATION, ONE HEART"
Also, it would be a good service if you broadcast the brutal rule of the current government of Abiy of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia lost its access to the Red Sea by illegitimate body who took proviisional political power in Ethiopia, namely TPLF led.
Ethiopia has legitimate right to reclaim its access to the Red Sea nainly the port of Asab.
ERITREA ist unshuldig, leider wer sind UNO HUMANRIGHT, diese Leute machen ganzen Welt kaputt. Nur ein Land wird diese schlimme Schicksal haben, wenn das Land selbstständig und keine Hilfe möchte. Man darf nicht unabhängig selbst entscheiden, sondern Europa, Amerika entscheiden alles wenn nicht sanktion
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Régime Éthiopie criminel contre ses peuples
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Thank you Egyptian ,
No foreign power is taking over any sea in Africa. Apparently, Westerners think that the Africa of yesterday is the same as today. The AES has just sent them a clear message. Africans are ready and prepared to defend the sovereignty of Africa.
If US lift sanction of Eritrean rigme it sould take the resposibilty of dictator Isayas atrociteis against Ethiopian and Eritrean people.
woman tell the story correctly we did not declared dependence like we where always one, we was never one country in our history, the 30 years we was together by force. Are you dumb?
My preeminent isyas afwrki my king Africa 👑👑👑🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🎉🎉❤❤❤
While the commentator avoided direct mention of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), his biased framing of the Ethiopia-Eritrea port issue reveals a clear ulterior motive. By stoking tensions and painting Ethiopia’s pursuit of maritime access as a regional threat, the guest attempted to isolate Ethiopia diplomatically. This is a classic "displacement" tactic: attacking Ethiopia’s regional relationships because they cannot legally stop its right to utilize the Nile.
Ethiopia’s quest for a reliable and sovereign gateway to the sea is a legitimate economic necessity for a nation of over 120 million people. When an external party—especially one with a historical habit of opposing Ethiopia’s growth—weighs in with such obvious bias, it undermines the credibility of the platform.
While Ethiopia is a mosaic of diverse ethnicities, religions, and political views, external observers must not mistake internal debate for national weakness. When it comes to the Abay (Nile) and our territorial integrity, Ethiopians stand as a unified front. Our internal differences fade when our national existence and right to development are questioned.
The world must understand that Ethiopia’s internal political debates do not translate into national fragmentation. We see through the attempts of foreign analysts to use neighboring nations as pawns to stifle our progress.
We call on Firstpost to invite experts who prioritize regional stability over the strategic interests of Cairo.
This is absurd lies. Eritrea totalitarian dictator is the # 1 who comited genocide to his own ppl and Tigray ppl. And this Egyptian guy literally he doesn't what he is talking.
ethioman 17 ሕለም፡ Il sogno di un morto vivente. There are 6ml PIA in Eritrea, pronti x tutto.Vittoria alla mazza ዓወት ንሓፋሽ።
👉"We do not beg anyone for our rights; rather, we will assert them through action."💪💪💪 "💚💛❤The port that Ethiopia lost due to the conspiracy of Woyane, Shabia, and Egypt, this generation will reclaim by any means."💪💪💪
Thanks so much, Mikkii for your presentation the right information about Eritrea and thanks the government and the people of Egypt for supporting the people and government of Eritrea on the lifting of the unilateral suction by USA.
What is Cairo doing something with Ethiopia’s and Eritrea’s. Why doing ask Ethiopia or Eritrea’s officials. Tjis is fake news
dangote will give the contract to china take the difference.China will make it and make you dependent on its products to maintain the refinery.Don't trust them.
Aby Ahmed is a killer.
u r a journalist not an actor. learn from first spot India and try to actualize your story bringing the insight of ethiopia.
do ur job.
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He must be Egypt they a.munation all kind of areb states we were helped ussr one else thanks Egypt for helping us to kill brothers, Including Tigrians…….so on.
Everything is lies again u just copy and paste Eritrean leadership and the people r peaceful respect
Thank u Mr
I love Eritrea and Eritreans, I love Eritrean president❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ethiopia is incompetent country to wage a war against eritrea trust me.. over the last 60 years we were fighting the west and limited time the Soviet union ftom 1976 -1991 during the communist party of mengistu hailemariam. In all the 60 years Ethiopia was a client state haired agent to protect others interests not Ethiopian national interest… had Ethiopian government think about Ethiopian interests? There's no reason to make eritrean brothers to enemies.
The last time Ethiopia led by true Ethiopian leader was during emperor tedros. Other than that alll Ethiopian leaders are all slave for the west. And God knows when Ethiopia will have a true leaders someone can make decision about the betterment of his country Ethiopian rather world for others as slave.
Is the USA aims is to get a military camp?! Eritrea isn't djibouti neither like our neighbors screw them.. we're free people. We can only work with the USA if they respect us as a sovereign nation. Small in geography and population but big in principle..
Stop the one way reports. Why don't you play President of Eritrean President speech about the Tigray genocide by the lying PM Abiy…. with his Pee Pee party. Eritrea 🇪🇷 is your dream nation compared to your city Durban. I'd rather live in Asmara than Durban 1000%. Poor you. I invite you to come and visit Asmara and Eritrea. Your guest speaks the truth. Hence, I do commend you for allowing him to flabbergast you. Keep true journalism alive by reporting both sides. I'm more than happy to be your guest to speak the truth of both sides. I am Eritrean who used to be a head of COMESA institution as a former AU diplomat. I can give you facts for our 21 regions.
Please don't talk again eritrea 🇪🇷 never gained indépendance from Ethiopia if don't know the history go ask eritrean héros ,eritrea 🇪🇷 is gained indépendance from many country exemple italy, Egypte, United kingdom 🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️
PFDJ lies. AI generated
Trump eyes everywhere in the world, lands, ports, countries…etc
Madness at it's peak point ✅
Donald Trump is the extremity of mental blindness
The reporter looks AI
We Africans have to learn from Eritrea what resilience damn
The Eritrean sanction was unfair because Eritrea is peaceful country and we are just trying to develop our country l.
UN put sanction against Eritea to destroy our economy as a result our country collapsed.
Trump is now going to "shit hole?" For what? To pack the "shit" from the "hole". You are a disgrace to humanity Donald Trump. I big mouth with little senses.
At a time when Africa is trying to unite us one the stabilizer show their face Ethiopia should talk to Eritrea make peace among yourself. Afrikaans must love one another. That is a love of God.
Shame on you Mr. "international affairs expert" who states "congratulations to Eritrea" "stood firm" while our people are being exterminated. You know very well not only the evil Eritrean dictator but also your government doesn't have a choice except obeying orders. We can handle the Ethiopians on our own without any interference from outside. The obvious issue here is that you are not suddenly concerned about Eritreans, you are using the evil dictator against Ethiopia. Whether the sanctions are lifted or not, nothing will change for our people. Hence, typical dirty politics at the expense of our people.
you didnt choose the right expert with regard to 🇪🇷Eritrea's case
Im an Eritrean soldier… thats a total bullshit!
Ethiopia is on good hands. All traitors will soon face justice. These are killers hidden in ethnicity. They are the so called Fano, TPLF, OLF, working in cooperation with Egypt and Eritrea. They can never succeed, even though repeatedly disinform and defame Ethiopian democratically elected government. Thses and their masters are killers and liable to the blood of many Ethiopians.
You can see Eritrean map, how Ethiopia is deliberately removed from the red sea. Ethiopia will recover its access to the red sea, which Ethiopia lost because of conspiracy by Egypt, UN, Shaebya and TPLF.
Ethiopia is on good hands. All traitors will soon face justice. These are killers hidden in ethnicity. They are the so called Fano, TPLF, OLF, working in cooperation with Egypt and Eritrea. They can never succeed, even though repeatedly disinform and defame Ethiopian democratically elected government. Thses and their masters are killers and liable to the blood of many Ethiopians.