Latest news in Eritrea? September 5th, 2026

Sudanese Sovereign Council Head Visits AsmaraGeneral Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council and army chief, arrived in Asmara for high-level talks with President Isaias Afwerki. This marks Burhan’s second visit to Eritrea in less than two months, following earlier discussions in mid-July. The talks focused on strengthening bilateral ties, mutual security coordination, and addressing developments surrounding the ongoing conflict in Sudan, particularly along the shared border regions. Sudan Tribune+ 2Border Security and Regional AlignmentsEritrea continues to play an influential role in regional Horn of Africa dynamics, particularly regarding border security with Sudan’s Kassala and Red Sea states. Strategic coordination between Asmara, Cairo, and the Sudanese Armed Forces remains elevated amid ongoing regional tensions with Ethiopia over Red Sea access and border security. Sudan Tribune+ 1Commemoration of Bahti MeskeremState media and domestic communities have also been marking the anniversary of Bahti Meskerem (September 1), which commemorates the launch of the Eritrean armed struggle in 1961. State-organized cultural and commemorative gatherings were held in Asmara and across diaspora communities.