Isaias Afwerki
Isaias Afwerki is the President of Eritrea, a position he has held since the country's independence in 1993. Known for his authoritarian leadership style, Afwerki has been a significant figure in Eritrean politics, overseeing a one-party state and a military-driven economy. He has been both praised and criticized for his role in various regional conflicts and his approach to governance, which emphasizes national sovereignty and self-reliance. Recently, he endorsed Raila Odinga in the upcoming election for the African Union Commission chairperson, highlighting his influence in African diplomatic matters.
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Isaias Afwerki has been the leader of Eritrea since 1993 and has never organized an election.
Plus de 3 000 réfugiés érythréens détenus en Egypte, selon une ONG, qui dénonce des cas de torture et de violences sexuelles
France· 2026-02-23
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki accused Abiy's party of declaring war on his country.
Ethiopia says seized ammunition sent by Eritrea to Fano rebels in Amhara
United Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, who has ruled the country since 1993.
UN urges Ethiopia, Eritrea to respect border pact
Kenya· 2025-12-12
Isaias Afwerki is the president of Eritrea, whose government has been accused of human rights violations.
Eritreans, including Olympian Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, freed after 18 years in jail without trialUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-05
Isaias Afwerki received the credentials from the Mauritanian ambassador and expressed appreciation for the cooperation between the two countries.
سفير موريتانيا في دولة إريتريا يقدم أوراق اعتماده
Mauritania· 2025-12-05
Abiy made overtures to Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, and the two signed a declaration that the war was over.
Escalating war of words triggers fears of conflictUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-23
Isaias Afwerki is the Eritrean dictator seen as a main opponent of Abiy Ahmed in the region.
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Croatia· 2025-11-17
Isaias Afwerki is the President of Eritrea who had a strong alliance with Abiy Ahmed.
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions riseUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-08
Isaias Afwerki has led Eritrea since 1993 without elections or a constitution.
„Discursul privind «regimul dictatorial» din R. Moldova este o tactică clasică de manipulare folosită de propaganda pro-rusă…” – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-07-14
Isaias Afwerki is the president of Eritrea who dismissed allegations of human rights violations as fantasy.
Rusted screws, metal spikes and plastic rubbish: the horrific sexual violence used against Tigray’s women | Global developmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-30
Isaias Afwerki is the President of Eritrea who signed a historic peace agreement with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
People embrace at the border demanding peaceUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-23
Isaias Afwerki has been the president of Eritrea for over three decades, defying expectations for democratic reforms.
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki: Three decades, one leaderUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-20
President Isaias Afwerki has been in power in Eritrea since its independence in 1993.
Chad suspends visas to US citizens in response to Trump travel ban
Ghana· 2025-06-06
He is the President of Eritrea and received congratulatory messages on the anniversary of his country's independence.
رئيس الدولة ونائباه يهنئون رئيس إريتريا بذكرى استقلال بلاده
United Arab Emirates· 2025-05-24
Isaias Afwerki is the President of Eritrea and has denied allegations of atrocities committed by Eritrean forces in Tigray.
TPLF says Ethiopia ban threatens Tigray peace dealUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-16
In Eritrea, Isaias Afwerki led the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (EPLF) to independence from Ethiopia in 1993.
Revolution, authoritarianism and the crisis of African emancipation politics – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-05-08
President Isaias Afwerki denies all allegations of atrocities by Eritrean forces.
Rival TPLF forces seize key offices in Ethiopian town of MekelleUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
Isaias Afwerki is the President of Eritrea who agreed to normalize ties with Ethiopia in 2018.
Ethiopia and Eritrea on path to war, Tigray officials warn
Tanzania· 2025-03-13
President Isaias Afwerki sent a message to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
برئاسة خادم الحرمين.. مجلس الوزراء يؤكد حرص المملكة ودعمها الجهود الدولية لإيجاد حل للأزمة في أوكرانيا وصولاً للسلام الدائم
Saudi Arabia· 2025-03-13
He has received endorsements from several leaders with the latest from Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki.
Explained: How the AU Commission polls will be conductedKenya· 2025-02-19
