‘A Historic Comeback’: Trump Eyes Closer Ties With Eritrea, Signaling Diplomatic Reset in the Horn of Africa
By EFREM TESFAGABR In a notable diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has sent a personal letter to Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, dated July 30, 2025. The message reaffirms the Trump administration’s intention to “reverse the negative, harmful damage of the Biden Administration around the globe” and re-engage with Eritrea and the broader Horn…