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Reflections on September 1

It has been a long, long time since I last wrote in this space, yet throughout my extended absence, Saleh has graciously kept my column alive. It is…

September 1, 2026 Ismail Omer-Ali Articles

Awate Day 2026: Twenty-Six Years of Commitment

Today is Awate Day. We mark the 26th anniversary of awate.com and its sister publication, Negarit. Above all, we commemorate the courage and sacrifice of Hamid Idris Awate,…

August 31, 2026 Saleh "Gadi" Johar All

Situational Analysis of the Eritrean Opposition

A rigorous situational analysis of the Eritrean opposition, examining its strengths, limitations, and the true meaning of “success” after three decades of political struggle.

August 30, 2026 Semere T Habtemariam Perspective

A Community Under the Tree: From the Belew Social Life

Authority, Responsibility, and Democracy from Below in Nilb Social Life Traditional and agrarian societies have often addressed social, economic, and environmental problems through knowledge, relationships, and resources available…

August 29, 2026 Dr. Sadia Hassanen All

The Priced Alternative

What Another Eritrea Is Worth, and Who Pays for It This essay asks that Eritrean political change be examined not only as a moral demand but as a…

August 24, 2026 Dr. Filmon Wolde Articles

PART II — The Moment the Ghedli Lost Its Soul

An incisive examination of the rise of the hybrid fighter, the organizational logic that replaced moral agency with obedience, and the long shadow this transformation cast over Eritrea’s…

August 23, 2026 Semere T Habtemariam Perspective