Eritrea-UAE Ports: Eritrea’s foreign minister Osman Saleh tells Middle East Eye the UAE is pursuing “port imperialism” across Africa, pointing to stakes and concessions linked to DP World and AD Ports in Egypt, Tanzania, Somaliland and Puntland, and to Eritrea’s own wary history with Abu Dhabi. Red Sea Pressure: Multiple reports say Yemen’s Houthis have seized Mocha and pushed toward the Bab el-Mandeb, with control of Perim/Mayyun and nearby areas raising shipping and insurance risks that directly affect the Horn of Africa corridor. Eritrean Narrative Clash: Ethiopia’s state-linked media is accused of coordinated disinformation targeting Eritrea, including claims about Asmara’s water, alleged trafficking, and distorted incidents involving a tanker off Yemen. Eritrea in Global Conversation: Prof. Saleem H. Ali reflects on Eritrea’s architecture, religious harmony and environmental initiatives after a visit to Asmara. Diaspora & Rights: EEPA reports a Brussels demonstration planned by Eritrean diaspora activists to demand an end to arbitrary detention and justice for Eritrean refugees in Libya. Music & Culture: Jabulile Majola talks about his shift from rap into Afro-folk and Afro-soul, and his next album, “Ipasi.” Sports (Eritrea on the pitch): Coverage notes Eritrea’s role in upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers, including a match in Cairo against South Africa.