Eritrea’s national airline has made its first commercial flight in two decades to Addis Ababa, the capital of neighboring Ethiopia. An Eritrean Airlines plane carrying the country’s transport and tourism ministers landed at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, where it was welcomed by senior Ethiopian officials.
Ethiopia’s own flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, had made its first commercial flight in the other direction, landing in Asmara International Airport on July 18. Opening between both nations began in mid july after a peace deal was signed between Isaiaf Afwerki of Eritrea and Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia.
Both nations have been in a cold war like atmosphere since the start of a brutal war in 1998. Following the end of that war in 2000, both nations cut diplomatic ties. This latest reaproachment between both nations is window of an opportunity in a troubled region such as the horn of Africa.
We will keep you updated with the latest developments and updates from the region.
Halgan Media.
