President Isaias Afwerki received an enthusiastic and warm welcome from the people of Port Sudan upon his arrival for an official visit. | Mussie Andu

Seven years ago, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki made a historic visit to Ethiopia, marking the end of decades of hostility, war, and diplomatic estrangement between the two nations. The visit followed years of conflict that had left deep political and social scars on both sides of the border. At the time, the atmosphere was one of optimism and celebration. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Afwerki publicly displayed a close and seemingly unbreakable partnership, raising hopes

Isaiah Firebrace on navigating the music biz and dealing with online racism. | NITV

#Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki dismisses what he described as “Ethiopian rhetoric” as “childish threats” In a two-hour interview aired on Eritrean State Television on Saturday, 19 July, President Isaias Afwerki sharply criticized what he called recent rhetoric from Ethiopian officials, dismissing it as “childish threats.” Responding to remarks about Ethiopia’s population size, drone capabilities, and missile range, Isaias questioned the motivation behind such statements. “We are 130 million;