When Legacy and Camaraderie Collide: Reflections from the 11th ELF Veterans Reunion
A reflective, report‑style column on the 11th Annual ELF Veterans Reunion in Dallas, capturing the voices of veterans,…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar17 min read
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Genesis of The Eritrean Town, Barentu
Forget Nazareth—Jesus was born in Ataye, and Adam and Eve were both born in Gojjam. No religious book had narrated this “authentic” story before an Ethiopian “historian” man came along.
Saleh "Gadi" Johar6 min read
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The Measure of a Nation: Wedi Gebru and the Price of Patriotism
A deep, reflective conclusion to the Wedi Gebru trilogy, exploring his post‑independence art, his principled patriotism, and his fearless critique of inequality, corruption, and national stagnation in Eritrea.
Semere T Habtemariam17 min read
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what’s in a name? Dori Barentu Debra Soira
"In a very large region like ours… it is easy to find tempting words that sound like something familiar, historical, or ancestral. The beauty of words that ring the bell is when…
Haile S.11 min read
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A Voice of Our Own
Writing from his experience of growing up in post-independence Eritrea, Filmon Wolde examines how inherited accounts of history and communal grievance shape political debate. He asks whether these frameworks remain open to…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar13 min read
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Jahray and Self-Flagellation
I can’t remember the captivating open deserts of Barka without remembering Jahray. The morning star was our natural GPS, bright and predictable, appearing in the sky for months before disappearing and leaving…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar6 min read
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Awate Forum’s iSem Writes his First Book
Darkness Without Dawn is a linked story collection that explores memory, tradition, fear, gender, language, and the complicated…
Semere Andom (iSem)7 min read
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Rhetoric or Reality? Part 3: The Claims
In my original article, I argued that the G-15’s 2001 protest likely owed more to timing and self-interest…
Ismail Omer-Ali13 min read
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From Potential to Performance: Ibrahim Sultan’s Vision and the Foundations of Eritrea’s Developmental State
Eritrea’s challenge is not simply to recover from decades of economic underperformance, but to build the capacity to…
Negusse Micael24 min read
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Men Do Not Cry–PFDJ Celebrates an Expiration
“Many Eritreans have nothing to do with it and do not celebrate. They will when the prisoners the…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar9 min read
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Public Preparedness and the Possibility of a Pledged Public
This essay explores the idea of a prepared and pledged public: a public that understands its power, accepts…
Dr. Filmon Wolde22 min read
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Teklenkiel Gebru: The Patriot Eritrea Needed — and Still Needs
A compelling profile of Teklenkiel Gebru (Wedi Gebru), the principled Eritrean patriot whose integrity, courage, and unwavering commitment…
Semere T Habtemariam15 min read
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Rhetoric or Reality? Part 2: Facts and Motive
My recent article on the G-15 drew a passionate response from Semere H. who doubled down on his…
Ismail Omer-Ali6 min read
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When Recognition Makes Trust Possible
I would like to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to Ismail AA, a veteran thinker and fellow…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar8 min read
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Washington’s Eritrea Reset: Why Expired Sanctions Are Not a Victory
A comprehensive analysis of why the expiration of U.S. sanctions on Eritrean entities is not a political victory…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar11 min read
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When War Moves Inside the Mind
Some years ago, Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia agitated the elite and aroused their aggressive behavior. In turn, the…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar6 min read
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The G‑15: Silver Jubilee of Courage
I. Twenty‑Five Years After September 18, 2001A Reform Movement Unlike Any Other The G‑15’s emergence less than ten…
Semere T Habtemariam11 min read
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Reflecting on the G-15: 25 Years Later
Introduction: For most of the world, the year 2001 is defined by the tragedy of September 11. For…
Bereket Mekonnen15 min read
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The G-15 Democracy Posture: Rhetoric or Reality?
As another anniversary of the grim 2001 crackdown on the G-15 approaches, their protest deserves renewed scrutiny. I…
Ismail Omer-Ali9 min read
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Why Must We Be Represented to Be Safe
What the demand for “one of our own” reveals about political power Abstract This is the first article…
Dr. Filmon Wolde15 min read
