But as Eritrea continues to be an authoritarian one-party state, with a heavily militarised society, substantial hurdles remain. Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Goods have been flowing across the Eritrea-Ethiopia border since last summerYemane, an Eritrean expat living in Europe, is part of the country's vast diaspora. Yemane was recently back in Eritrea on holiday, in the city of Massawa on the country's Red Sea coast. While the four border crossings between Eritrea and Ethiopia are currently officially closed again, this is said to be a short-term move only. Image copyright Milena Belloni Image caption Could Massawa port become a hub for trade?

Source: Ethiopian News May 08, 2019 23:03 UTC