Eritrean Opposition: A new analysis argues the opposition’s original goal—building a constitutional, democratic Eritrea—has slipped out of reach, and calls for a mission shift toward empowering people inside the country rather than chasing regime change alone. Horn of Africa Tensions: Fresh reporting says clashes in Ethiopia’s Tigray are tied to unresolved grievances from the 2022 peace deal, with rebel claims of drone strikes in southern Tigray and fears of renewed escalation involving Eritrea and regional actors. Asmara’s Regional Doctrine: Commentary revisits Eritrea’s long-running strategy of weakening Ethiopia—through proxies and pressure—warning that the “Tsimdo” alignment is built around a shared enemy, not a durable political end-state. Red Sea Tech & Security: A US MQ-9 Reaper crash near Djibouti’s Chabelley airbase has triggered a security alert, adding uncertainty amid Red Sea tensions. Health Watch: A malaria mosquito resistant to insecticides is spreading across Africa, raising alarms for major cities. Sports & Culture: Pitso Mosimane’s return to coach South Africa’s Bafana Bafana moves closer as contract talks continue; meanwhile, Eritrea is listed among nations at the Pan Pacific Championships.