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Egypt Trades Four Eritreans For One Egyptian Captain

A ship captain, Mohammed Esmat AlHlaisi, who has been detained in Eritrea since February and accused of being  a CIA agent,

TV Adal Interview With Saleh “Gadi” Johar (Tigrinya P 2)

This is Part 2 of an interview with Saleh “Gadi” Johar, conducted by Negash Osman for TV Adal in Stockholm,

Is This The Beginning Of The End For The Eritrean Regime?

Gedab News: Although Eritrea has been ruled under an undeclared state of emergency for 14 years, recent developments lend credence

Qatar Appoints Its Ambassador To Ethiopia

Ethiopia, which had severed its diplomatic relations with Qatar in April 2008, is renewing them by accrediting a new Qatari

Saudis Intercept “Horn of Africa” Aircraft

On Tuesday, two Saudi F-15 fighter planes intercepted “an unidentified aircraft coming from the Horn of Africa [and] flying at

80 Eritrea-Bound Lorries With Contraband Intercepted By Sudanese Officials

Sudanese law-enforcement officials in Kassala State bordering Eritrea foiled a smuggling operation that involved around 80 vehicles, including lorries and

Remembering The Forgotten

An interview with Sultan Omer, Executive Director of RTHAR Relief, an NGO that caters to the needs of Eritrean refugees.

Dying vs. Killing In The Name Of Faith

Where is my anchor? For some inexplicable reasons, I was inspired to go to church last Saturday evening. Glad I

Ethiopia’s Ruling Coalition Elects New Chairman

The Central Committee of Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), a coalition of parties which dominates Ethiopia’s parliament, has elected

Qernelios: Arte Mailam’s Political Recklessness

When the Pharaohs built the Sphinx of Giza it must have been finished with high quality plaster and colourful paintings,

September 1: Man Meets Moment

If you want to know why this website is named awate.com; if you want to know why Hamid Idris Awate

Awate’s Legacy: ELF 1977-78 Video (indexed)

The great service that youtube and social media provide is to facilitate the dissemination of history. Unfortunately, because the videos are

Zenawi: Memorable Personal Landmarks

Melles Zenawi the Ethiopian Prime Minister was snatched by death on August 20, 2012 at the age of 57; he

R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

A popular beer advertisement in my Country goes like this: “My name is Joe and I am Canadian!” Molson, the

Dear Prime Minister Meles

I wish I could discuss the contents of this letter with you in person; unfortunately, that is now impossible because

What Are Eritrea’s Options – If Any?

An important leader in the horn ofAfricaregion has suddenly died. Now remember, “important” – not necessarily good or bad, but

Meskrem.net’s Mantra: Sympathy For The Devil

“Two monks were on a pilgrimage. One day, they came to a deep river. At the edge of the river,

Meles Zenawe : A Matter Of Perspective

Meles Zenawe is dead. Long live Meles Zenaw! Looking back at his life one can with no exaggeration say that

The Son Of Africa And His Humble Moral Choices

Prime Minister Zenawi has passed away on August 20, 2012, he was 57 and his life’s lamp went out untimely

Meles Zenawi: A Life Spent Fighting Poverty

“Our first enemy is poverty and backwardness.”Meles Zenawi Meles joined the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) as a young student

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