When James Rodríguez steps onto the 2026 World Cup pitch with Colombia this summer, he will likely be playing his last games at a tournament that has defined his career. In the lead-up to James’s ...

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Eritrea’s participation in the Africa ‌Cup of Nations preliminaries is in question after seven of their 10 local footballers disappeared following their victory in Eswatini ⁠last month. The players ...

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Since October 2023, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has repeatedly insisted that landlocked Ethiopia must have direct sea access, with Eritrea's port of Assab frequently cited as a potential target.

Both sides have moved troops toward their shared border, while Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of occupying part of its territory. By Matthew Mpoke Bigg Reporting from Nairobi Last weekend, Ethiopia’s ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s push for sovereign sea access via Eritrea’s Assab port is sparking military tensions ...

The histories of Eritrea and Ethiopia have long been closely intertwined. Once part of Ethiopia, Eritrea launched an armed struggle for independence in 1961 that resulted in its secession in 1993 ...

ADDIS ABABA, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Ethiopia's foreign minister has accused neighbouring Eritrea of military aggression and of supporting armed groups inside Ethiopian territory, according to a letter seen ...

Numerous iconic Hollywood films from the last 50 years have been selected for the National Film Registry. The Library of Congress revealed the 25 films selected for the honor on Thursday, noting that ...

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A version of this article was first published in January 2024 and has been updated to reflect the news that Eritrea’s football team is set to return to playing in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ...