Danakali, other miners: Eritrea sanctions lifting a boost

Ethiopia Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed and Eritrea’s President, Isaias Afwerki. [Photo: Courtesy]

LONDON- Danakali and other miners said a UN decision to lift sanctions on Eritrea should enhance international trade opportunities and give an economic boost, although widespread wariness about investing in mining was likely to linger.

The UN Security Council unanimously voted on Wednesday to lift a nearly decade-old arms embargo and targeted sanctions on Eritrea after a rapprochement with Ethiopia and thawing of relations with Djibouti.