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Last update: 3 hours agoUS–Eritrea Sanctions: A Reuters report says a mysterious US document may confirm sanctions relief for Eritrea, a major shift after years of severe restrictions including Eritrea’s exclusion from SWIFT since 2021—though the big question is the price, with analysts pointing to Eritrea’s Red Sea coastline near Bab el-Mandeb and the wider scramble to keep maritime routes open amid Iran-linked tensions. Horn of Africa Trade: Astral Aviation launched a weekly Nairobi–Asmara freighter service, tightening cargo links for Eritrean businesses and adding another logistics bridge across the region. Regional Politics Watch: In Tigray, the reinstated regional council elected TPLF chairman Debretsion Gebremichael as president, deepening a leadership standoff alongside the Tigray Interim Administration. Environment & Industry: Ethiopia continues attracting French firms despite security concerns, while the Great Green Wall shows slow, steady progress in combating desertification. Global Spotlight: Kenya’s young runners target a long-awaited men’s 10,000m title at the African championships in Accra.
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