Ethiopians and Eritreans alike are celebrating the...

Ethiopians and Eritreans alike are celebrating the breakneck speed of a rapprochement between Addis Ababa and Asmara

Vienna, Austria, September 2018 – Ethiopians and Eritreans alike are celebrating the breakneck speed of a rapprochement between Addis Ababa and Asmara, two longtime enemies. Closer ties between the two will usher in a new era of peace and prosperity for the Horn of Africa. 100 Guests followed an invitation by UPF Austria in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the UN in Vienna and UNCAV, United Nation Correspondents Association and the „Horn of Africa“ Peace Initiative on 14th of September to participate in an Horn of Africa Women‘s Forum – Women Empowerment and Development. Read more

Peace discussion between Ethiopian government and...

Peace discussion between Ethiopian government and ONLF

Asmara, 19 September 2018- The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) discussed modalities of peace talks in Asmara yesterday. Government Delegation was led by The Minister of Government Communication Affairs Office and Chairman of the Ethiopian Somali Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Ahmed Shide, while ONLF side was led by its Chairman, Admiral Mohamed Omar. Here is the joint statement issued by the Ethiopian government and ONLF: Read more

Agreement on Peace, Friendship and Comprehensive...

Agreement on Peace, Friendship and Comprehensive Cooperation Between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the State of Eritrea

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the State of Eritrea, hereinafter referred to as the Two Parties;

Considering the close bonds of geography, history, culture and religion between the two countries and their peoples;

Respecting each other’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity;

Desiring to achieve lasting peace and cement their historical ties to achieve their lofty objectives;

Determined to establish comprehensive cooperation on the basis of complementarity and synergy;

Determined further to contribute actively to regional and global peace and security; Read more

Moments of the signing of the peace agreement in...

Moments of the signing of the peace agreement in Jeddah between Eritrea and Ethiopia

Roads connecting Eritrea and Ethiopia re-opened

Roads connecting Eritrea and Ethiopia re-opened

Asmara, 11 September 2018- President Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed officially opened today, 11 September, the Debai-Sima-Bure and Serha-Zalmbessa border points connecting the two countries.

The Debai-Sima-Bure and Serha-Zalambessa roads that have been closed for 20 years are important roads transporting people and goods from and to Eritrea-Ethiopia and especially goods from Assab and Massawa ports. Read more