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"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time." Mark Twain

[Y @Yes2Now_]

@martinplaut I find it troubling that some former African presidents leave office with legacies marked by corruption or authoritarianism, only to remain entangled in corruption allegations even after their presidencies end.

[Y @Yes2Now_]

@LarryMadowo Blame your corrupt government of Ruto!!!

[Y @Yes2Now_]

https://t.co/oL5od7uHyT

[Y @Yes2Now_]

Zewdi Araya was an Eritrean-born Italian actress, singer, model, and film producer, born in Eritrea, and became well known in 1970s Italian cinema. She was crowned Miss Eritrea in 1969 and later appeared in films such as La ragazza dalla pelle di luna. Passed away on 5/24/26. RIP

[Cameron Hudson @_hudsonc]

Eritrean media claims an extensive message of congratulations was sent by President Trump on their independence day and yet there is no record of such a message on the White House website. Strange. While the official @statedept reflects past messages. https://t.co/3FNNKfVGlE

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

The prime minister’s ambitions threaten both his country and the Horn of Africa https://t.co/Vmkg8nHAh1

[Y @Yes2Now_]

Isayas is #1 enemy of the Eritrean people. He is the reason over 1 million Eritreans left Eritrea in the last 20 years, 100’s died in prison, no development, no investment.

[Cameron Hudson @_hudsonc]

Why would any leader in their right mind dedicate the majority of their national day message to Trump, MAGA and the US-led global order rather than their country's own national development, growth and stability? https://t.co/qEg1ETuSTy

[Y @Yes2Now_]

According to Paul Hentze, who was the CIA Station Chief in Ethiopia & Mesfin Hagos, Isayas to have been interested in ruling Ethiopia 🇪🇹 , rather than just Eritrea 🇪🇷 . This opens the door for further questions, revealing the true depth of the matter.
https://t.co/3gFmj2SuVy

[Y @Yes2Now_]

@reda_getachew From Hero to Benedict Arnold! 😔 Getachew Reda one Tigrayan leader I admired the most, he was such a brilliant spokesperson for the people of Tigray.

[Martin Plaut @martinplaut]

As a South African I am deeply ashamed of these attacks

[Martin Plaut @martinplaut]

“Boulos is right that Eritrea is a strategic state, but a better way forward would be to apply the Venezuela model to Eritrea and bring Isaias to justice; a long list of countries would like to try him.” An interesting article. Not a view I agree with
https://t.co/qHaHMPScYS

[Y @Yes2Now_]

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[Cameron Hudson @_hudsonc]

To clarify my commentary, my opposition is not to lifting sanctions on Eritrea, per se. There is a logic to it. Isaias is an important and powerful actor in a region of growing strategic importance. My issue is the manner in which such decisions get made. Yes there are upsides

But there are also many potential downsides. A decision to lift sanctions cannot be considered in a vacuum as they might have been a few years ago. This is not simply a bilateral matter any more.

Beyond that, I question the Administration’s own logic. Engagement without a strategy can be self-defeating. And I don’t believe we have a well articulated Horn or Red Sea strategy.

And also, if Trump’s diplomacy is transactional then what do we get for lifting these sanctions? I understand what Isaias and Sisi get, but it’s not clear what the US gets. Isaias is not going to reform internally, he isn’t going to give the US a base. And even if he promised those things, why on earth would we trust him? He has survived through alliance building and then abandonment. Why would now be any different?

My commentary was intended to create public debate around all these questions because discussions make for better policies and better outcomes for everyone. Secret talks suggest the US and Boulos are not interested in public debates. We can do better. ✌️

[Y @Yes2Now_]

https://t.co/OnjD2mngs8

Asmara, Eritrea (ASM): Four weekly flights starting November 17, 2027.

[NASA @NASA]

LIVE: They are coming home.

Watch as the Artemis II crew returns to Earth, splashing down at around 8:07pm ET (0007 UTC April 11). https://t.co/n3vZE2rcFv

[Y @Yes2Now_]

NASA’s Artemis II Crew Comes Home (Official Broadcast) https://t.co/SSje0mEvCU