Ethiopian army chief Field Marshal Birhanu Jula says the defence force will not be dismantled for a transitional government, and accuses Asmara and Egypt of backing the TPLF
Fana Broadcasting Corporate reported his remarks at the commemoration of the 119th Defence Forces Day on Saturday. He said the army had seized weapons delivered through the port of Massawa; the claim could not be independently verified.

LIVEEthiopiaUS Ambassador Ervin Massinga says conflict should never be the first option and warns those threatening civilian airports are making a grave mistake
In an interview with The Reporter Ethiopia, the US ambassador said the Pretoria principles and the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement still guide American policy. He did not state a position on Ethiopia's sea access.
LIVEEritreaEritrea and The Gambia establish diplomatic relations in a joint communiqué signed at the United Nations
Eritrea's Ministry of Information said the communiqué was signed in New York on Friday by the two countries' permanent representatives to the UN.
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LIVEEthiopiaUS Ambassador Ervin Massinga says conflict should never be the first option and warns those threatening civilian airports are making a grave mistake
In an interview with The Reporter Ethiopia, the US ambassador said the Pretoria principles and the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement still guide American policy. He did not state a position on Ethiopia's sea access.
LIVEEthiopiaEthiopia's Justice Minister says transitional justice draft laws are complete and will be published in the coming days
Hana Arayaselassie said the drafts set up a Truth and Social Cohesion Commission, an independent special prosecutor's office with a dedicated court bench, and an Institutional Reform Commission.
LIVEEthiopiaEthiopia's National Dialogue Commission concludes its mandate; 394 recommendations go to parliament with no implementation timetable
Chief Commissioner Mesfin Araya said the Commission had completed its main responsibilities. House Speaker Ahmed Shide said parliament would work to implement the recommendations.
LIVEEthiopiaEthiopian Human Rights Council says civilians have been killed and abducted in Amhara, Gambella, Oromia and Benishangul-Gumuz
The council's 22 October statement names a Red Cross ambulance driver killed in Benishangul-Gumuz and reports Eritrean refugees wounded by heavy weapons fire near a camp in North Gondar.
LIVEEthiopiaEthiopia's intelligence chief Redwan Hussien says Red Sea security cannot be left to a few states alone
The NISS director general told the Tana Forum's Special Envoys' Dialogue in Bahir Dar that Ethiopia depends entirely on the Red Sea for its trade, and called for collective action by regional states and international partners.
LIVEEthiopiaTigray army commander Lt. Gen. Fisseha Kidanu calls on militias and volunteers to attack government-held positions
He spoke on Thursday on a new rebel television station, a day before the caretaker administration urged fighters to disarm, AP reported.
LIVEEthiopiaTigray caretaker administration official Redae Halefom says rebel forces are collapsing and urges fighters into a disarmament programme
The caretaker administration, set up after government-allied forces entered Mekelle on 4 October, told fighters to return home. 'This is not the time for settling scores,' he said.
LIVEEthiopiaACLED says Tigray forces and Agaw fighters took Nirak in Amhara's Wag Hamra zone; the Ethiopian army re-entered the town a day later
Nirak is the administrative centre of Abergele woreda. ACLED is a conflict-monitoring group; the accounts could not be independently verified.
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LIVEEritreaEritrea and The Gambia establish diplomatic relations in a joint communiqué signed at the United Nations
Eritrea's Ministry of Information said the communiqué was signed in New York on Friday by the two countries' permanent representatives to the UN.
LIVEEritreaEritrea tells Geneva meeting that Sudan's Sovereign Council must be the sole state authority and accuses outside powers of arming the RSF
The statement was published by Eritrea's Ministry of Information on Shabait on Thursday. The meeting was convened by Switzerland and the United Nations, with both Eritrea and Ethiopia among the states attending.
EritreaUS and EU envoys hold talks on Eritrea and Ethiopia
Massad Boulos and Annette Weber discussed the Sudan crisis and Eritrea–Ethiopia tensions, reports say.
LIVEEritreaEritrea's Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel rejects Abiy's account of Eritrea's industry and says Ethiopia has taken up to 90 billion dollars in aid over 35 years
Dawan Africa reported from Asmara that Yemane said the factories were founded by Italy, many dismantled by Britain and the rest transferred to Ethiopia.
LIVEEritreaEritrea's Foreign Ministry says the country's sovereignty is not negotiable and calls the invasion accusation a fabrication
The statement said Eritrean Defence Forces are within Eritrea's own borders.
LIVEEritreaEritrea's UN ambassador tells US diplomats there is no 'crisis' with Ethiopia and that Ethiopia must respect Eritrean territory
Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam said she met the US Permanent Representative Mike Waltz and Jeffrey Bartos, and accused Ethiopia of threatening to annex Eritrean territory. Addis Standard reported her statement on Wednesday; Ethiopia has not responded.
EritreaEritrea voices grievance over Abiy Ahmed’s Nobel Peace Prize
A commentary argues no one rivals the peace laureate in war and bloodshed.
EritreaEritrea rejects Ethiopia’s sea access claim as political betrayal
Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel says Eritrea has never been owned by Ethiopia.
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WorldUS and Israel said to be preparing an operation against Iran
The New York Times reports the two are preparing a short but highly destructive military operation.
WorldChina and Djibouti issue joint statement on the Red Sea
The two say management and security of the Red Sea concern only the littoral states.
WorldGhana to restrict raw mineral exports
President John Dramani Mahama says the plan runs to 2030 and will help expand industrial output.
WorldTurkey, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia sign Badr pact
The agreement signed in Doha covers joint production of military equipment and technology transfer.
WorldWitkoff holds talks with Putin on Ukraine
Trump’s special envoy suggested the meeting lays the ground for new negotiations.
WorldEgypt rejects Turkey–east Libya maritime deal
Cairo calls the agreement null and void, saying it carries no legal effect.
WorldUS signs agreements with Central Asian states
Marco Rubio concluded deals covering investment, rare minerals and infrastructure.
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It is expected to arrive in August 2027 and return with samples in 2031.
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LIVESportEritrean cyclists are competing at the African Road Cycling Championships in Kisumu, Kenya
The championships opened on 21 October with the individual time trials and run until 25 October. Merhawi Kudus is the defending African elite champion.
LIVESportEritrea names its cycling squad for the African championships in Kisumu; Merhawi Kudus is named among the elite riders
Eritrea's Ministry of Information says a farewell ceremony for the national cycling team was held in Asmara on Saturday. The championships run from 21 to 25 October in Kisumu, Kenya.
LIVESportLive: Eritrea v South Africa — Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Full time: Eritrea 0-5 South Africa. Live coverage from the Al-Salam Stadium in Cairo.
LIVESportUCI fines Girmay, Mulubrhan and Eritrea's sports director over team kit at the Worlds
Each of the two riders was fined 500 Swiss francs and the sports director 1,000, for riders wearing different clothing from the rest of the team.
LIVESportEritrea takes part in the 195th UCI Congress in Montreal
The Ministry of Information said the national cycling federation's delegation reported on youth training and on Eritrea's standing in African and international racing.
LIVESportEthiopians sweep Berlin Marathon as Assefa misses world record by 1:08
Guye Adola won the men's race and Tigst Assefa the women's, with Ethiopians taking five of the six podium places.
LIVESportEritrean riders in action at the World Championships in Montreal
Biniam Girmay and team-mates are racing the 273.7km elite men's road race on the final day of the Worlds.
SportKenya 1-1 Eritrea: honours even in Nairobi
Nahom Girmai put Eritrea ahead on 36 minutes, but Ryan Ogam levelled for Kenya on 87. Eritrea take a point home from Nyayo.
