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By Tewelde Weldeghebriel ex voice of America journalist:
Professor Kjetil Tronvoll's analysis of Eritrea-Ethiopia relations raises serious questions about academic objectivity and double standards. While relentlessly criticizing President Isaias Afwerki and portraying Eritrea as a “garrison state,” Professor Tronvoll has failed to apply the same level of scrutiny to Ethiopia's prolonged defiance of the final and binding border ruling under the Algiers Agreement.
By Tewelde Weldeghebriel ex voice of America journalist:
Professor Kjetil Tronvoll's analysis of Eritrea-Ethiopia relations raises serious questions about academic objectivity and double standards. While relentlessly criticizing President Isaias Afwerki and portraying Eritrea as a “garrison state,” Professor Tronvoll has failed to apply the same level of scrutiny to Ethiopia's prolonged defiance of the final and binding border ruling under the Algiers Agreement. This raises serious questions about the consistency and objectivity of his analysis, undermining his academic credibility and eroding readers’ trust in the fairness and integrity of his scholarship.
When advancing TPLF fighters marched toward Addis Ababa, and PM Abiy was on the verge of losing power, it was Eritrea's military intervention that turned the tide of the war and secured his survival. At the time, even Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed publicly acknowledged this existential debt, openly thanking the "Eritrean people and government" and explicitly stating that " if Eritrea hadn't helped, one could only wonder what Ethiopia's dark destiny would have been".
After benefiting from Eritrea's military support, Abiy Ahmed has increasingly pursued Red Sea access, raising serious concerns about Ethiopia's ambitions toward Eritrea's sovereign port of Assab. While the United States, the United Kingdom and the UNSC have emphasized respect for national sovereignty and internationally recognized borders, Professor Kjetil Tronvoll's attempt to explain Ethiopia's territorial ambitions raises serious questions about his commitment to these fundamental principles. Academic analysis must never become a justification for aggression or a means of legitimizing violations of international law.
Tronvoll's reported assertion that Ethiopia's ambition to control Assab “can be explained” demands serious scrutiny. Explaining a country's strategic interests is one thing; excusing threats or coercion against another nation's sovereign territory is entirely another.
Professor Tronvoll must be held intellectually and publicly accountable for any analysis that legitimizes aggression or excuses violations of international law. Academic scholarship must never become a vehicle for appeasing territorial expansionism.
Eritrea's sovereignty is not negotiable through threats. International law is not selective, and academic credibility must never provide cover for aggression.
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“..Eritrea is one country that has been steadfast in relying on organic agriculture.
@UNDPEritrea is proud to play a little role in that, last year, UNDP supported a number of farmers, scientists, here to go to Benin, to the Songhaï center and there they have learnt quite a number of initiatives and are experimenting and innovating those here at the center…”
Nashida Sattar, Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP #Eritrea
@NashidaSattar
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“… because of the investment and the choice to be completely organic, this is a country that is not being impacted by the increase in fertilizer prices at this moment. We can already see the choices that are being made that are climate safe, healthy for people and that protect and grow the economy.” Nahla Valji
United Nations Resident Coordinator, #Eritrea @nahlav
@UNDPEritrea
@UNinEritrea
Samson Yared retweeted
This is what the official colonialists were doing in the 1940s in the Horn of Africa. They were apportioning lands and ports based on their interests and were calling it 'for long term peace and stability of the local people.
And, following their footsteps, you are trying to create a job and maybe write a book, and make a living. Please leave it alone. Trust the people from the region to have the wherewithal to solve their issue.
You know there is no a single African journalist who would dare to insert himself in a European political dispute.
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Open Letter
Subject: Silence on Ethiopian Provocations Against Eritrea Will Have Dire Consequences
As Eritreans, we are gravely alarmed by the continued hostile statements from Abiy Ahmed, openly threatening Eritrea’s sovereignty and claiming the Red Sea port of Assab as “a matter of time.” This is a direct provocation against a sovereign state and a reckless move that threatens the stability of the entire Horn of Africa.
Eritrea has never wavered in its commitment to defend its borders and sovereignty. The military strength and discipline of Eritrea’s armed forces are well established. Should Ethiopia’s government persist in its dangerous rhetoric and reckless path, Eritrea will respond with force. Such retaliation, once unleashed, will not be limited in scope: it will accelerate the internal fractures within Ethiopia, very likely leading to its total disintegration.
The African Union, IGAD, and the international community must recognise that their silence in the face of open Ethiopian aggression is not neutrality. It is complicity. Any consequences that arise from an Eritrean military response—including the collapse of Ethiopia as a state—will be their responsibility for failing to act preventively.
We call for immediate and decisive diplomatic intervention:
Condemn these threats against Eritrea’s sovereignty.
Urge Ethiopia to cease its inflammatory rhetoric.
Act to prevent a conflict whose repercussions would devastate the Horn of Africa.
Eritrea is not seeking conflict, but it will never compromise its independence. The choice now rests with the international community: act to stop aggression today, or bear responsibility for the disintegration of Ethiopia tomorrow.
On behalf of concerned Eritreans committed to peace and sovereignty in the Horn of Africa
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At the White House with NSC’s Brandon McNamara: we explored ways to anchor U.S.-Eritrea relations through trade & investment, and agreed on the need for a RESET turning past disruptions into a future of dialogue, cooperation, and peace. #US #Eritrea #Diplomacy #Trade #Investment
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Visiting #Singapore puts the issues of land and water into sharper perspective. #Eritrea’s land mass is roughly 159 times larger than that of #Singapore, an island nation only slightly bigger than #Eritrea’s #Dahlak Island. The population of both countries is similar…
Despite having similar population sizes, both countries face unique but parallel challenges. In such contexts, human capital becomes the cornerstone of sustainable development, and HE. President Isaias Afwerki alluded to that in his recent interview.
Highlight of our study visit to Singapore included a tour of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), which oversees the country’s maritime sector, acting as port authority, flag state, and coastal authority. It manages port operations, vessel traffic, and maritime safety, while also regulating ship registration and protecting the marine environment.
MPA plays a key role in developing Singapore as a global maritime hub by promoting innovation, sustainability, and industry growth. Singapore’s ports are among the world’s busiest and most advanced.
With varied services such as container handling, bunkering (ship refueling), pilotage, towage, and ship repair, and as the top global bunkering port, Singapore emphasizes high standards and efficiency.
Recognized for its reliability and strong regulatory framework, #Singapore continues to lead in maritime excellence. #Eritrea can benefit from this vast experience, that has transformed Singapore’s economy.
We visited the control center that monitors the thousands of ships that go through one of the world’s most important shipping routes…Easy to see the potential for #Eritrea’s ports in the busy Red Sea international passage way.
Much to tell about this country and its hardworking people…
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This letter must be framed and hanged from the office of 4KILO in Addis Ababa for the current and future regimes of #Ethiopia
“SINCLAIR OIL CORPORATION
630 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK, N.Y.
September 27, 1945
The honorable James F. Byrnes
Secretary of state
Washington D.C.
Dear Mr. Secretary:
My company has only recently completed an agreement with the Imperial Ethiopian government for the development of petroleum in Ethiopia.
I feel rather certain that you, personally, have been informed with request to this agreement. Unfortunately, the country of Ethiopia is an inland country, with no direct water outlet for export shipping. Should we be successful in discovering oil, we would, of necessity, be required to construct adequate pipe line facilities from Ethiopia to a suitable seaport, as well as an export shipping terminal.
If we are to proceed with our development program in Ethiopia, it is of vital importance that Eritrea should be recognized as an integral part of Ethiopia, as we would have a suitable seaport outlet.
Our entire development program will seriously be delayed and affected should Eritrea be under the domination of any other power except Ethiopia. I, therefore, urgently request that your good offices support the demand of Ethiopia with respect to Eritrea.
For your personal information, I am attaching hereto photostatic copy of the supplemental agreement between my company and the Imperial Ethiopian Government, with respect to construction of pipe lines in outboard outlets, from which you will readily see the importance to this project of the acquisition of Eritrea by Ethiopia.
Very truly yours
Signed:
President”
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🚨 🇪🇷Eritrea Was NEVER Part of Ethiopia — It Was ILLEGALLY Occupied. Mighty Eritrea kicked Ethiopia out, and we’re not going back.
🔥 Abiy’s Latest Meltdown: A 4-part propaganda “interview” that flopped — 📉 Only a few thousand views in a country of 100+ million!
That’s rejection from Ethiopians themselves.
⚖️ Let’s Set the Record Straight:
Here are the hard truths Abiy Ahmed cannot escape:
🔴 Zero Legal Ground: Ethiopia's claim to Eritrean land is pure fantasy. If there were a single shred of legal evidence, they would have presented it in court. They haven't because it doesn't exist.
🔵 Ports are for Commerce, Not Conquest: We've never denied Ethiopia fair commercial access to our ports. But Abiy's delusional demand for sovereign ownership of Eritrean territory will be met with one answer: Go to Hell.
🟡 A House Divided: While Ethiopia burns with civil wars in Amhara, Oromia, Tigray, and beyond, Abiy distracts with colonial ambitions. A leader failing to govern his own nation has no right to threaten another.
🟢 Delusional Diplomacy: Instead of negotiating with neighbors like Somalia, Sudan, or Kenya, he wants to bully sovereign Eritrea while Ethiopia burns.
✊ Eritrea’s Message is Clear:
✅ We seek peace and stability
✅ We stand for sovereignty and mutual respect
✅ But if pushed — we can and will defend our homeland
✅ Eritrea has the power, unity, and will to decide its fate — and nothing can stop us
🎯 Final Word for Abiy:
Stop chasing what was never yours. Fix your house before looking over the fence. Eritrea is not for sale — never was, never will be.
VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=-iltCty-…
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#EritreaWasNeverYours #AbiyIsDesperate #EritreaForPeace #SovereigntyFirst #EthiopiaWakeUp #HornOfAfricaTruth #RejectPropaganda #PortsAreNotFree #NoMeansNo #ShabiaKnowsBest #HistoryIsClear
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#Birgade Nhamedu Terrorist Group, kjent for sin destruktive oppførsel og angrep fredelig eritreere og politiet? Hvorfor noen norske politikere er med å motiverer og beskyttet disse terroristene fra juridisk ansvarlighet? Hva driver handlingene deres? Og deres motiv? #Norge
Hvorfor har fredelige eritreere blitt angrepet under ulike kulturelle arrangementer og religiøse forsamlinger, i Bergen og mange andre byer i Europa i år? Kjetil Tronvoll og politikere som Ola Elvestuen oppfordrer og oppmuntrer denne voldelige Brged Nhamedu gruppen. #Eritrea #Bergen bergenglobal.no/events/hvorf…
Bergen Venstre @BergenVenstre
Bergen Høyre @BergenHoyre
Rødt Bergen @raudt_bergen
Hordaland Ap @HordAP
Hordaland FrP @HordalandFrP
Hordaland Sp @HordalandSp
Bergensavisen @BA_no
Bergen kommune @bergenkommune
Politiet i Hordaland @Hordalandpoliti
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Here is the sad reality of black people in American entertainment and sport Industry.
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Föreningslivet är en ovärderlig kraft som banar väg för en ljusare framtid för unga. Alexander Isak är ett lysande exempel på vad som kan uppnås när man stöttar och investerar i ungas potential – hans framgångshistoria talar för sig själv och inspirerar en hel generation. 🇸🇪 🇪🇷
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THE WEST NEEDS AFRICA!
The West has consistently misrepresented Africa as a continent of poverty and in dire need of saving. But it’s quite the opposite: The West desperately needs Africa for its resources.
Africa received less than $30 billion annually in aid while losing $192 billion to those same countries, according to a 2014 report titled, ‘Honest accounts? The true story of Africa’s billion dollar losses.’
As filmmaker and writer Mallence Bart-Williams explained in this 2015 video clip, the West destabilised wealthy African states to sell the narrative that Africa is poor, dying and surviving only because of the mercy of the West.
She pointed out that the West has nothing to offer. That's why they still have their teeth sunk in African soil. ‘Instead, you should come empty-handed, filled with integrity and honour,’ she says.
Video credit: @tedx (X)
Samson Yared retweeted
While the rest of Africa is only now waking up to implications of USAID suspension, & as information from U.S. exposes how USAID functioned as a regime change instrument, Eritrea foresaw this 20 years ago and expelled them. For the umpteenth time, Pres Afwerki has been vindicated
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Eritrea’s Efforts to Enhance Electric Supply
The Eritrean Electricity Corporation is taking significant steps to address the country’s electric supply challenges. The focus is on boosting the production capacity of two main stations in the interconnected grid: #Beleza and #Hirgigo.
The project is undertaken by a Chinese company - CFECO.
These stations are crucial as they serve several major cities and surrounding rural areas. Mining projects in the country have their own off-grid hybrid power generator systems.
The corporation plans to add 132 MW to the current capacity of 151.1 MW by installing three (3) new engines, each with an 8 MW capacity, at the Beleza power plant and rehabilitating the Hirgigo power plant.
In addition, a new 30 MW grid-connected Solar PV power plant project in Dekemhare has been initiated earlier this year and is expected to be commissioned within 24 months. The contract for this project has been awarded to Shanxi Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd, another Chinese company.
SFECO will soon complete the rehabilitation project at the Hirgigo Power Plant. It involves overhauling four (4) generating engine sets and rehabilitating common facilities such as compressors, boilers, a desalination plant, and seawater pumps to maximize its production capacity.
These upgrades are expected to significantly enhance the plant’s efficiency and reliability, ensuring a more stable power supply for the regions it serves.
These efforts by the Eritrean government reflect a broader commitment to improving infrastructure and meeting the growing energy demands of its population.
By investing in the modernization and expansion of its power plants, #Eritrea aims to provide a more reliable and sustainable electric supply, which is essential for the country’s development and the well-being of its citizens.
Once the projects at the Beleza and Hirgigo power stations are completed in the coming weeks, the existing intermittent power outage are expected to come to an end.
We're getting there ... ንኺድ ጥራሕ!
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President Isaias Afwerki Arrives in Beijing
President Isaias Afwerki, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, arrived in Beijing this morning to participate in the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit.
Upon his arrival at Beijing International Airport, President Isaias Afwerki and his delegation, which includes Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, were accorded warm welcome accompanied with guard of honor.
The Summit, set to convene from 4 to 8 September following the Ministerial Conference, will focus on strengthening friendship and partnership, as well as enhancing mutual development cooperation between China and Africa.
On the sidelines of the Summit, President Isaias is scheduled to hold meetings with President Xi Jinping and other Heads of State and Government.
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, initiated in 2000, convenes every three years, alternating between China and Africa.
