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How Eritrea Became a One‑Party State: An Autopsy

Eritrea politics, Eritrean authoritarianism, PFDJ, Isaias Afwerki, EPLF legacy, one-party state, African politics, liberation movements, conflict economies, human rights Eritrea, militarization, nationalism, political sociology, authoritarian regimes, East African…

July 12, 2026 Semere T Habtemariam Perspective

From center to periphery: Eritrea’s forced disengagement from Ethiopia

Disparate notes on the long and short history of Eritrea Introduction: A great deal is being said and written about Ethiopia’s loud claim of access to the Red…

July 7, 2026 Tekeste Negash (Prof) Articles

The Post-Colonial Pitch: Wealth, Memory, and the Geography of Football

The World Cup has prompted important conversations about belonging and identity. Another question deserves equal attention: why does the geography of football itself remain so uneven? There is…

July 6, 2026 Dr. Sadia Hassanen Articles

The World Cup That Forced a Conversation About Belonging

World Cup, migration, nationalism, identity, belonging, Moroccan Dutch, Eritrean American, dual loyalty, multiculturalism, diaspora, Europe, Netherlands, Morocco, football politics, integration, immigration, global society, Eritrea, United States, multicultural identity,…

July 5, 2026 Semere T Habtemariam Perspective

Deposit Your Money or Else: Eritrea’s Banking Ultimatum

Eritrea's latest directive orders citizens and businesses to deposit cash into banks by July 31 or face legal action. This analysis examines the official notice, its implications, and…

July 2, 2026 Saleh "Gadi" Johar Negarit

The Citizen Before the Bloc: A Critique of Younis Omer’s Politics of Equilibrium

I come to this discussion with humility. I am still a newcomer to the Awate forum, and I know that many conversations here have histories, references, and relationships…

July 1, 2026 Filmon Wolde Articles