Refugee who 'embraced' Canada fatally shot by stranger, judge hears as killer pleads guilty
A Calgary man who shot into a crowded bar, killing a new-to-Canada refugee pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Tuesday and was handed an eight-year prison sentence. Originally charged with...
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Eritrean human rights advocate Helen Berhane targeted with threats by YouTuber granted asylum in Canada
Eritrean human rights advocate Helen Berhane has been defamed and threatened by Canada-based YouTuber Selemun Syum, who urged his viewers in the Eritrean diaspora to “deal with her,” according to...
Africa File, October 17, 2024: Egypt-Eritrea-Somalia Summit; Challenges with Tigray Peace Process
The Africa File provides regular analysis and assessments of major developments regarding state and nonstate actors’ activities in Africa that undermine regional stability and threaten US personnel and...
Egyptian President al-Sisi Visits Eritrea Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Asmara, October 10, 2024 — Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has arrived in Eritrea at the invitation of President Isaias Afwerki. This visit comes as Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia work toward...
Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia cement 'axis against Ethiopia'
The leaders of Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea – countries which all have strained relations with Ethiopia – have been meeting in the Eritrean capital, Asmara. An Eritrean statement wrapping up the...