Its capital and largest city is Asmara. The country is bordered by Ethiopia to the south, Sudan to the west, and Djibouti to the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive …

4 days ago · Eritrea, country of the Horn of Africa, located on the Red Sea. The country is bounded to the southeast by Djibouti, to the south by Ethiopia, to the west by Sudan, and to the east by the Red …

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3 days ago · Eritrea is a poor East African country, the capital of which is Asmara. Formerly a province of Ethiopia, Eritrea became an independent country on May 24, 1993, following a 30-year struggle …

Eritrea, situated in East Africa along the stunning Red Sea coastline, offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. This nation is bordered by Sudan to the west, Ethiopia to the south, and …

Nov 13, 2023 · Eritrea is an Eastern African country located in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres of the Earth. Three countries border Eritrea. These are Ethiopia, Sudan, and Djibouti to the south, west, …

Apr 18, 2023 · 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 …

A virtual guide to Eritrea, an East African country with a coastline on the Red Sea. The state of Eritrea is bordered by Sudan in west, by Ethiopia in south and by Djibouti in south east. The country shares …

Eritrea, officially State of Eritrea, is a country situated in northern East Africa. A former colony of Italy, it fought a thirty-year war with Ethiopia for its independence.

Jan 17, 2025 · Following a UN-supervised referendum in Eritrea (dubbed UNOVER) in which the Eritrean people overwhelmingly voted for independence, Eritrea declared its independence and …

After years of continuous violations of the Federation terms, in November 1962, Ethiopia’s emperor dissolved the Federation and annexed Eritrea, triggering the 30-year armed struggle in Eritrea.

3 days ago · Ethiopian police said they had seized thousands of rounds of ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels in Ethiopia's Amhara region, an allegation Eritrea dismissed as a falsehood intended to justify ...

Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

3 days ago · On January 12, Isaias Afewerki gave an interview to state media addressing a range of international and regional issues. Beyond his customary reflections on the global order and United …

Eritrea is a single-party state led by the People’s Front for Democracy and Justice. With its capital at Asmara, it is bordered by Sudan to the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast.

Eritrea is one of the world's least developed countries. It is a unitary one-party presidential republic and a de facto totalitarian dictatorship, in which national legislative and presidential elections have never …

3 days ago · Addis Ababa's renewed calls for sea access threaten an already fragile relationship with Eritrea, drawing anger from Asmara. Tensions between Ethiopia and neighboring Eritrea have …

Located on the Red Sea in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea has long been an important centre of trade, with many bustling ports along its coast. Eritrea gained its independence from neighbouring Ethiopia in …

6 days ago · A version of this article was first published in January 2024 and has been updated to reflect the news that Eritrea’s football team is set to return to playing in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON ...

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May 4, 2016 · Key facts about Eritrea and its people, including figures for area, population, main languages, religions, exports, and more.

Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa. Eritrea is the Italian form of the Greek name Ἐρυθραίᾱ (Erythraíā), meaning "red [land]". With its capital at Asmara, it is bordered by Sudan in the west, …

3 days ago · Ethiopian police said they had seized thousands of ‍rounds of ammunition sent by neighboring Eritrea to rebels in the Amhara region, escalating a feud between the longstanding foes …

Eritrea has borders with the countries of Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. The land area of Eritrea is 101,000 km², and it is one of the smallest countries in Africa.

Eritrea , officially State of Eritrea Tigrinya Hagere Iertra, Country, eastern Africa. It extends about 600 mi (1,000 km) along the Red Sea coast and includes the Dahlak Archipelago.

2 days ago · The International Crisis Group’s decision to flag Eritrea–Ethiopia as a “conflict to watch” exposes precisely this failure. Rather than illuminating risk, the report recycles a familiar script: blur …

Dec 16, 2025 · Eritrea - Red Sea, Horn of Africa, Conflict: Following independence, Eritrea enjoyed a thriving economy but maintained poor relations with neighbouring countries—with the noteworthy …

The main languages spoken in Eritrea are Tigrinya, Tigre, Kunama, Bilen, Nara, Saho, Afar, and Beja. The country's working languages are Tigrinya, Arabic, English, and formerly Italian. Tigrinya is the …