Kiros Yohannes: Poet Extraordinaire
My late brother Dawit had asserted that his favorite singer, Bereket Menghisteab, is irreplaceable. Occasionally and upon the insistence of
We, The People, Own It!
My 13 year old nephew once told me that all democratically elected presidents should convene a plenary session to pass
Why Isaias Afwerki Invalidated the 1997 Constitution
On May 24, marking the 23rd anniversary of Eritrea’s independence, President Isaias Afwerki had this to say near the conclusion
Eritrea’s Political Culture & Its Outdated Tools Of Analysis
Travel back in time; turn the clock back, way back to a neighborhood where you grew up. Find that Mr.
Eritrea: UN Sanctions In Limbo
The UN Security Council-imposed sanctions on Eritrea are trapped at UNSC in a situation that an observer described as, “From
The Politics of Eritrea’s Independence Day
As it usually does, the Eritrean regime has been preparing for this year’s independence anniversary, which is unusually grand in
Rule Of The Jungle And My Quest To PFDJ Mindset
PFDJ Structures: Its Hardware and Software Network Dissection, Analysis and Thinking Beyond Objective of this Article: As the title indicates,
Fathi Osman and His New Book
Recently Fathi Osman (ፈትሒ – فتحي) published a book entitled, “Eritrea: From A Dream of Independence to the Nightmare of
Hope From Pretoria
In a culture that is not strong on expressing gratitude the word “yeqenyeley” has evolved to mean, “Thank you,” but
Awate Video of the month: “A message to Bresident Obama”
On January 29, 2014 we presented to you, Awate Video of the Month: “Breaking News!” In the same spirit, today
Major General Omer Tewil Died in Prison
Gedab News learned that Major General Omer Hassen “Tewil” died in prison early this morning. His body was not given
Ethar Delivers Emergency relief To Eritrean Refugees In Yemen
Ethar Relief, a UK based humanitarian organization has delivered emergency relief to Eritrean refugees who are stranded in Yemen and
When Even Good News Is Given A Shrug
On behalf of myself and all awatistas (whether you like it or not), I would like to congratulate Nigerians and
Eritrean Refugees Abandoned By UNHCR Are Sleeping In Yemeni Streets
Eritreans have been fleeing their homes since the mid-sixties to escape the scorched earth policy of the Ethiopian occupation that
Negarit Reports from Memory Lane: A Fiction
Of Keren and Love Affairs, Negarit Reports from Memory Lane: A Fiction. Over the years I have captivated my readers
Eritrean Opposition Officials Touring the USA
In a meeting described by some attendees “as one of its kind”, yesterday, the chairman of the Eritrean National Council
Eritrean Ambassador To Nigeria Arrested In Asmara
On Tuesday April 29, 2014, plain-clothed security officers arrested Mohammed Ali Omaro, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Nigeria, from the streets of
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