Eritrea

The European Weapons Fuelling Sudan’s RSF

From Europe's factories to Sudan’s front lines, arms bypass a 30-year embargo, landing in the hands of the RSF without sufficient reporting.

A Skeleton of Itself: How Isaias Afwerki Grounded Eritrea Down

Ethiopia's recent war accusations resurrect fears of another conflict in the Horn of Africa, but the real tragedy is what Eritrea has already become.

Tigray Tinderbox Risks Regional Conflict in Horn of Africa

Military buildups along the Ethiopia-Eritrea border, as Tigray forces splinter, suggest a renewal of regional conflict may be soon.

Putin in Africa: A Olive Branch

Moscow plans to ramp up its diplomatic presence in Africa as Russia faces blowback from Syria whilst the U.S. vacates Africa's humanitarian sector.

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Sofia Celebrates Open Borders While Clinging to Its Currency

While Bulgaria finally dismantles physical barriers to Europe, a dilemma rises: the country opens its doors to travellers but locks its wallet against the euro currency.

The Debate of Rosetta Stone: Egypt Wants Icons, Not Whole Collections

As Egypt renews its demand for the Rosetta Stone and other star objects, Europe can no longer hide behind old arguments about who is best placed to care for ancient treasures.

Caspian Bottleneck: All Roads Lead to Baku

Brussels pours capital into Central Asia to secure resources, but geography dictates that trade routes run through the indispensable Azerbaijani bridge.

Gus Jackson and Europe’s Complicated Memory of Michael Jackson

Europe's enduring enthusiasm for Michael Jackson tribute acts shows how the continent continues to separate cultural memory from moral debate in ways that the United States no longer does.

LaLiga’s Internet Blackouts: Football Controls the Web

LaLiga’s piracy fight now blocks shared IPs, taking down lawful sites and sparking debate over private power in governing Europe’s internet.