Is Eritrea’s Dictatorship Finally Ending?

Could the reign of Africa’s most brutal dictator finally be coming to an end? For over 30 years, Isaias Afwerki has ruled Eritrea with absolute authority, turning it into one of the world’s most secretive and repressive states—often called "Africa’s North Korea." Under his rule, Eritreans have faced forced conscription, mass surveillance, and complete suppression of dissent. However, opposition movements are beginning to regroup, and growing tensions with Ethiopia may play a decisive role in shaping Eritrea’s future. Could Afwerki’s regime finally be on the verge of collapse? And if so, what comes next for one of the world’s most isolated nations?

This video explores the dark history of Eritrea’s dictatorship, from its colonial past and war for independence to the brutal repression that followed. With rising unrest among exiled dissidents and Ethiopia’s increasing involvement, we analyze the possible scenarios for regime change and whether Eritrea’s long-standing authoritarian grip can be broken. Could an armed insurgency emerge? Would Ethiopia consider direct intervention? And most importantly, what happens when Afwerki, now nearly 80, is no longer in power?

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*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:51 Eritrea and Dictatorships in International Relations
01:51 Eritrea: Location and Population
02:43 The Origins of Eritrea
03:51 The Creation of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Federation
05:20 Eritrea’s War for Independence
07:30 Eritrea under Isaias Afwerki
09:05 Eritrea’s Foreign Policy
10:16 Growing Opposition to Afwerki’s Dictatorship
12:48 Is the Afwerki Regime Collapsing?

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