Eritrea: robust diplomacy, patience for economic dividend

Summary The Eritrean government has conducted an extensive diplomatic engagement program in the six weeks since Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited Asmara. The diplomatic outreach raises the political outlook for Eritrea, Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa region, however the time to maturity of proposed economic cooperation deals means Asmara must still wait for a financial dividend to flow into government coffers.  Analysis In the six week interval since Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed traveled to Asmara, the Eritrean government has conducted an extensive diplomatic outreach initiative aimed to normalize the country’s international posture. Diplomatic renewal with neighboring countries …

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