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The Extraction of Heroic Capital in Eritrea

Abstract: This essay examines how the Eritrean state converted the moral authority of the armed struggle into a durable political resource. It argues that the category of tegadalay…

June 23, 2026 Filmon Wolde Articles

Sarigoble, the Woven Shield of Siolidarity

What can a song teach us about belonging? Through the celebrated Saho composition Sarigoble by Ali Abdullah Ahmed, this essay explores the enduring ties that bind people to…

June 21, 2026 Dr. Sadia Hassanen Articles

A New Political Imagination for Eritrea

A compelling call for a new political imagination in Eritrea, outlining how the opposition can overcome fragmentation through structure, discipline, and a practical roadmap for unity, transition, and…

June 19, 2026 Semere T Habtemariam Perspective

Why the Eritrean Diaspora Must Belong to Its People, Not the State

Introduction When a civic association, religious institution, or cultural space fractures in the Eritrean diaspora, the formal debate almost always centers on bylaws, leadership authority, or political influence.…

June 18, 2026 awatestaff Articles

The Merchants of Division: Faith, Fanaticism, and Rationality

For decades we have appealed for national unity, peaceful coexistence, and rational public discourse. Yet fanaticism, intolerance, and hate continue to poison our civic space. Is religion truly…

June 15, 2026 Saleh "Gadi" Johar Negarit

Eritrea at 35: A Regime Out of Words, Out of Time

A sharp, uncompromising critique of Eritrea’s 35th anniversary narrative, exposing the regime’s empty propaganda, extractive elite, and decades of national stagnation while calling for a new political imagination…

June 14, 2026 Semere T Habtemariam Perspective