Eritrea
Clashes in Tigray, Ethiopian accusations of Eritrean incursion, fan fears of return to full-scale conflict
Fresh skirmishes in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and accusations of an Eritrean military presence have raised fears that the fragile 2022 peace agreement will collapse and destabilise the wider Horn of Africa.
UK-based energy think tank Ember reports record growth in solar panel imports across Africa
Imports of solar panels from China into Africa have surged dramatically over the past year, pointing to the start of a transformation in how the continent generates electricity.
US to introduce up to $15,000 bonds for tourist visas under pilot programme
The United States will require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot programme launching on August 20, aimed at cracking down on visitors who overstay their visas.
English Channel migrant arrivals exceed 25,000 in record time
The number of migrants entering British waters via English Channel crossings has surpassed 25,000 arrivals at the earliest point in any year since records began.
Can Eritrea’s mining sector flourish under autocratic rule?
Eritrea – known as Africa's North Korea – is attracting considerable Chinese interest in its vast mineral resources despite the regime's autocratic nature.