Friday, October 14, 2022

Eritrea's mass mobilisation amid Ethiopia civil war

Security forces in many areas have been stopping people to check if they are exempt from military conscription.

Groups of men were crying as they bid farewell to relatives, witnesses say.

Many in the capital, Asmara, were given notice on Thursday and moved to the border with Ethiopia's


Danakali to sell stake in flagship Colluli potash project in Eritrea

Australia’s Danakali (ASX: DNK) is selling its 50% stake in the Colluli potash project in Eritrea, Africa, almost 13 years after partnering with the Eritrean National Mining Corporation (ENAMCO) to build the mine.

Subject to conditions, the deal with Chinese company Sichuan Road and


Tigrayan forces accuse Eritrea of launching offensive

Forces in Ethiopia’s Tigray region say Eritrea has launched a full-scale offensive and heavy fighting was taking place in several areas along the border in what appears to be an escalation of last month’s renewal of fighting.

The Eritreans are fighting alongside Ethiopian federal


Eritrea starts big offensive in Ethiopia's Tigray region - TPLF

A US envoy said the US was aware of Eritrean troops crossing into Tigray, and condemned it.

The Eritrean and Ethiopian governments have not yet commented on the claims.

If Eritrea's offensive against the rebels is confirmed, it will mark an escalation following the collapse of a five


Eritrea has called up thousands of reservists to fight in Tigray

For years he counted himself lucky. Tekle (whose name we have changed for his safety) had gone through his training in the Eritrean army and learned how to handle a gun. Then he was released, unlike most of his classmates who had been conscripted for indefinite national service


Eritrea: Meeting with youth workers organization in Massawa

The Chairman of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students, Mr. Saleh Ahmedin met with youth workers organization in the port city of Massawa focusing on strengthening organizational capacity and participation in the national development programs.

Indicating that effective