25 July – The Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority orders the banning ofEthiopian Airlines from operating over Eritrean airspace effective 30 September, citing multiple violations.[2]
19 August – Former finance ministerBerhane Abrehe dies after six years in solitary confinement in Carshelli prison inAsmara after being arrested for writing a book critical of PresidentIsaias Afwerki.[3]