Saturday, September 20, 2025

SETIT

Narrative Warfare: How the TPLF Weaponized Victimhood to Undermine Eritrea

The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has advanced a calculated narrative to portray Eritrea as a militarized, ethnically exclusive, and aggressive state. This effort aims to undermine Eritrea’s sovereignty, delegitimize its identity, and justify the TPLF’s own regional ambitions,...

Reflections on the Ankara Declaration: Hopes and Reservations for the Horn of Africa

The Ankara Declaration, signed on December 11, 2024, between Ethiopia and Somalia, represents a significant diplomatic breakthrough in the turbulent geopolitics of the Horn of Africa. Mediated by Türkiye and applauded by global powers such as the UK and...

From Canada to Kigali: Melku Gebrekristos Turns Food Waste into Opportunity

As reported by the Rwandan outlet The New Times, for some, a vacation offers a break from routine. However, for Melku Gebrekristos, an Eritrean-Canadian entrepreneur with nearly two decades of business experience, her trip to Rwanda became a journey...

Eritrean-Swedish Journalist Detained Without Trial for 23 Years Honored with Swedish Human Rights Prize

Dawit Isaak, a journalist with dual Eritrean-Swedish citizenship who has been held in Eritrean prison without trial since 2001, has been awarded the Edelstam Prize in recognition of his “exceptional courage” in advocating for freedom of expression. The Edelstam...

PFDJ Reportedly Preparing for First Party Congress in Over 30 Years

According to information provided to Setit under conditions of anonymity, Eritrea’s ruling party, the People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), may be preparing to convene a congress in early 2025, marking its first since 1994. If confirmed, this...

Ethiopian PM’s Red Sea Ambitions Stir Regional Tensions Amid Somalia Crisis

In a  parliamentary address, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared Ethiopia’s "unwavering interest" in accessing the Red Sea, a move that has sparked concerns and debates across the Horn of Africa. Although Abiy emphasized a peaceful approach, his remarks...

Israel’s Recruitment of African Asylum Seekers for Gaza War Sparks Human Rights Outcry

Israel's defense establishment has been offering African asylum seekers, many of whom fled war-torn countries, the possibility of permanent residency in exchange for contributing to its war effort in Gaza. The promise of legal status has been criticized by...

Eritrea and Egypt Reaffirm Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Tensions

President Isaias Afwerki met with a high-level Egyptian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty, at Denden Guest House in Asmara today. The meeting is part of ongoing periodic Consultative Forums held between the two nations in both...

Eritrea Focuses on Justice Reforms and Regional Cooperation as President Isaias Stresses Internal Stability for Africa-China Partnerships

In a significant series of discussions held from September 4-6, 2024, the Ministry of Justice of Eritrea hosted a Dialogue Session themed "Justice, Development, and the Geopolitics of the Horn." This event brought together legal experts and scholars to...

U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman’s Statements on Eritrea Draw Criticism from Eritrean Activists

On September 12, 2024, U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman took to X (formerly Twitter) to post a statement calling for a democratic government in Eritrea. Sherman emphasized that both Eritrea and its neighboring countries would not experience peace until Eritrea...
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