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PM Abiy, Teddy Afro, and the Politics of Art

PM Abiy, Teddy Afro, and the Politics of Art

For the past few days, Teddy Afro’s new album has drawn wide attention. A friend told me its lyrics have irritated Prime Minister Abiy …

Eritrea’s Ghost Bureaucracy

Eritrea’s Ghost Bureaucracy

1. Hidden Bias Eritrean political life is often narrated through the familiar vocabulary of dictatorship, militarization, and …

The Anatomy of State Failure in Eritrea

The Anatomy of State Failure in Eritrea

I. The Origins of Authority States do not fail in a single dramatic moment. They unravel slowly, beginning in the quiet spaces where no …

Protocol, Power, Policy, and the Urgent Need for Institutions

Protocol, Power, Policy, and the Urgent Need for Institutions

I. A Visit That Reveals More Than It Intended Eritreans have long relied on Awate’s Regional News link to follow developments across …

The Elephant in the Room

The Elephant in the Room

I. The Meteor We Pretend Fell From the Sky There is a comforting story circulating in Eritrean political discourse - a story repeated so …

Roots of Resistance: The History of the Arsi Oromo Movement in Building Educational Resistance (1950s–1980s)

Roots of Resistance: The History of the Arsi Oromo Movement in Building Educational Resistance (1950s–1980s)

BOOK REVIEW Author: Dr. Gemechu Abraham Kurfessa Publisher: The Red Sea Press Publication Year: 2026 Length: 563 pages Roots of …

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