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Ethiopia's Tigray leader confirms bombing Eritrean capital
Nov 15, 2020 12:23The leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray region has confirmed that his forces launched rocket strikes on an airport in neighboring Eritrea, raising fears of wider war in the Horn of Africa.
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Eritrea’s capital targeted with rockets launched from Ethiopia: Reports
Nov 15, 2020 09:20At least three rockets launched from Ethiopia targeted Eritrea’s capital on Saturday night, five regional diplomats said, a major escalation of a conflict pitting Ethiopian government troops against rebellious local forces in the Tigray region.
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Indignation in Africa as Trump expands US travel ban
Feb 02, 2020 12:17There is growing indignation in several African countries that have been the target of Washington's latest travel ban, with activists and rights groups complaining that the administration of President Donald Trump is pursuing a xenophobic and racist political agenda.
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UNSC unanimously votes to lift Eritrea sanctions
Nov 15, 2018 11:27The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously adopted a British-drafted resolution on lifting sanctions against Eritrea, following a rapprochement with neighboring Ethiopia and the thawing of relations with Djibouti.
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UNSC expected to lift Eritrea sanctions in Wednesday vote
Nov 14, 2018 13:36The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is expected to remove its sanctions on Eritrea following a landmark peace deal between the African country and its neighbor Ethiopia and a thaw between Asmara and Djibouti.