Eritrea

Egypt and Somalia formalized a maritime transport and ports memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen regional cooperation. The agreement follows Egypt's similar Red Sea port connectivity deal with Eritrea and reflects broader geopolitical alignment among Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia, excluding Ethiopia, which has criticized the moves.

A UK high court judge ruled the home secretary's decision to limit trafficking protections for asylum seekers was unlawful, as it removed the right to appeal for those denied protections under the 'one in one out' asylum returns deal. The legal challenge involved five small boat asylum seekers from Eritrea and Sudan targeted for return to France.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed dismissed concerns about an alleged alliance between Sudan, Eritrea, and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), stating the grouping does not threaten Ethiopia's sovereignty.

Warm weather and calm seas have increased migrant crossings from northern France to the UK. Migrants from Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, Nigeria, and Uganda attempted but failed to board a small boat near Gravelines. On June 18, 2026, 392 migrants reached the UK in small boats, with 10,244 recorded so far this year.

Addis Standard, an independent Ethiopian media outlet, won the US National Endowment for Democracy award for its journalists' resilience and courage amid a repressive media environment. Ethiopia ranks second in Sub-Saharan Africa for jailing journalists, with topics like armed conflict and human rights abuses leading to imprisonments and expulsions of journalists.

Eastern Libya has banned entry for nationals from Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia as part of a migration crackdown. The measure aims to reorganize and regulate foreign nationals entering the region.

Libya’s eastern government has banned entry for citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia to curb migrant influx. The measure targets people from these four African nations.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party (PP) won a landslide victory in legislative polls held June 1, securing almost 90 per cent of the seats. Abiy, who has led Ethiopia since 2018, faces growing criticism for authoritarianism despite earlier recognition for improving relations with Eritrea.

A list of targeted addresses in Belfast, linked to houses of multiple occupation where immigrants live, has sparked fear among minority ethnic communities amid violence. Refugees Joseph and Solomon from Eritrea, who live on a street with one of the listed properties, expressed alarm over potential threats.

An Eritrean asylum seeker's deportation to France was cancelled after a suicide attempt due to fears of danger in France. The man is now under constant supervision in detention. His deportation was part of the 'one in, one out' scheme.

A 20-year-old was knocked out by an Eritrean asylum seeker with a single punch, and the victim's mother is urging police to track down the attacker before he can strike again. The incident involved a physical altercation. The mother is seeking justice for her child.

A violent Eritrean asylum seeker knocked a young woman unconscious with a single punch after she rejected his advances. The incident occurred and the suspect remains on the run. The woman was left unconscious after the attack.

An Eritrean asylum seeker who falsely claimed to be younger to reside with a host family faces imprisonment after sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl on a train. The incident highlights issues of asylum seeker integration and public safety concerns.

An Eritrean asylum seeker is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl after cornering her on a train and complimenting her appearance. The incident highlights concerns over safety and crime involving minors in public spaces.

The UK will pay £660 million to deploy 200 French officers to detain and deport asylum seekers from 10 war-torn countries, including Eritrea, Afghanistan, and Yemen, via a new removal site in Dunkirk. This marks the first time France has agreed to target asylum seekers attempting to reach the UK by small boat.