Posted on February 13, 2017. Tags: Berhanu Nega, Congressman Chris Smith, Congressman Ed Royce, Ethiopia, Ginbot 7
By the Strathink Editorial Team Berhanu Nega, leader of Ginbot 7, a self-described terrorist group committed to overthrowing the Ethiopian government “by any means necessary,” is back in the United States. Why? Presumably, the economist turned military commander of a 200-man army based in Asmara is here to raise money and the flagging hopes of […]
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Posted in Congress Watch, Democracy, Ethiopia, Opinion Roundup, Policy Dialogue, Politics and Security
Posted on September 17, 2016. Tags: Atlantic Council, Bronwyn Bruton, Congressman Chris Smith, Eritrea, Isayas Afewerki, Nevsun resources
By the Strathink Editorial Team “This is about giant corporations who figured out that by spending, hey, a few tens of millions of dollars, if they can influence outcomes here in Washington, they can make billions of dollars.” Senator Elizabeth Warren Last week the U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa held a hearing on Eritrea to […]
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Posted in Congress Watch, Countries, Democracy, Economy, Eritrea, Politics and Security, Regional Issues