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Last update: 8 hours agoEthiopia–Eritrea Tensions: A fresh flashpoint is emerging around Ethiopia’s sea-access push, with reporting pointing to a long-running Eritrean military presence in northern Tigray that has complicated post–Pretoria peace implementation and could feed renewed military planning. Diplomacy on the Red Sea: France’s ambassador in Addis Ababa says Ethiopia’s efforts to diversify sea access are “perfectly legitimate,” signaling continued European backing for Ethiopia’s maritime agenda. Regional Security Watch: An EEPA update on Sudan, Ethiopia and South Sudan highlights ongoing U.S. pressure for South Sudan to restore the 2018 peace deal and warns of accountability for officials accused of undermining it. Trade & Connectivity: Astral Aviation launched/expanded a weekly Nairobi–Asmara freighter service, boosting Eritrea’s cargo links to the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Agriculture & Food Safety: Eritrea’s agriculture coverage spotlights 35 years of regulation and inspection, including pesticide controls that reduced contaminated tomatoes in markets. Press Freedom: RSF’s 2026 index again flags Eritrea at the bottom (#180), underscoring the continuing media environment challenge.
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