Independent Intelligence
Analysis, news, and insights from the Horn of Africa
Drar Academy: Coding the Future of African Innovation
Equipping African youth with Python, SQL, and AI skills to compete in the global digital economy.
Eritrea-China Partnership Discussed
President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing ahead of the 2024 FOCAC Summit. The leaders reaffirmed their 30-year strategic partnership, focusing on mutual trust, national sovereignty, and expanding cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and agriculture
Abiy Ahmed’s Red Sea Claims
The article details explosive claims regarding secret diplomatic and military maneuvers involving the Abiy Ahmed administration, the UAE, Eritrea, and regional forces. It alleges that despite public bravado, the Ethiopian government is privately seeking mediators to de-escalate tensions with Eritrea and Tigray to focus
Adulis and Aksum: Eritrea’s Gateway to the Ancient World
Rediscovering the ruins of Adulis, the primary port of the Aksumite Empire that connected Africa to Rome and India.
Eritrea’s Vision for Regional Stability and Self-Reliance
An analysis of Asmara’s long-term strategic posture and its role in fostering peace within the Horn of Africa region.