One small East African country embodies the battered history of the continent: patronised by colonialists, driven by civil war, confused by Cold War manoeuvring... » 

One small East African country embodies the battered history of the continent: patronised by colonialists, driven by civil war, confused by Cold War manoeuvring, proud, colourful, with Africa's best espresso and worst rail service. Michela Wrong reveals the contradictions and comedy, past and present, of Eritrea. «