“Eritrea: A Neglected Regional Threat”
The US Congress’ Foreign Affairs Committee will have a hearing on Eritrea under the title, “Eritrea: A Neglected Regional Threat”.
Challenges of Justice & Democracy In Ethiopia
Voices of justice and democracy are challenging modern Ethiopia. The adoption of “democracy” in the system of governance is becoming
Viewpoint: Events In Ethiopia
It has been over a year since the widespread public unrest erupted in the Oromia state of Ethiopia. This year,
The Song That Emancipates Eritrean Women
Traditionally; most of the Tigriniya love songs hanker on the themes of interference by others, on one lover’s succumbing to
The Agaiazians Have Testosterone Too!
A few days ago I stumbled on a new YouTube Phenomenon, The Agaiazian.tv, broadcast by an Eritrean named Tesfazion. Laden
Grassroots view: The Discourse of Martyrdom and Sovereignty (P2)
In Part I tried to show two separate narratives or discourses around martyrdom, sovereignty, and nationalism as represented by the
Grassroots View: The Discourse of Martyrdom and Sovereignty
Introductory note: This article is based on my contribution to a panel discussion on the 14th of May 2016 organized to
Tagging Isaias Afwerki: The Paranoid Dictator
When searching for a list of the world’s worst known dictators, Google returns clusters of 10, 13, 20, 25, 100
Jebena Presents Grafted Skin
A few days ago a loyal friend of awate.com sent us a link to a song that was recently released.
Living In The Cracks Of Fringe Politics
Eritrea is in one dark corner. While the level and pattern of our experiences might be unique to us, the
Rebirth of Eritrea: Beyond the Oppressed Mind
On 24 May Eritrea turned 25–a quarter of a century–a Silver Jubilee! I salute and honour all those patriots (from
Tigrinya Speakers’ Anguish: Shallowing Their Mother-Tongue
An Eritrean devoted eleven pages and over 7,000 words on a 2010 article that appeared on Asmarino. The author bemoans the
Defining The Eritrean Catalyst For Democratic Change
In my previous article ‘Eritrea: The Missing Element for A Democratic Change”, I concluded that the forces of change in
Eritrea: The Missing Element for A Democratic Change
The main proposition of this article is that change in Eritrea is inevitable. However, that does not imply it will
A Response To Tesfabirhan Regarding Radio Blina
I would first like to appreciate Tesfabirhan Weldegabir, the writer of the article entitled “De-politicizing a program is politics: A
From Mutual Coexistence to Mutual Suspicion
From Mutual Coexistence to Mutual Suspicion: Perceptions, Realities and Confusions of the Eritrean Societies under EPLF/PFDJ Governance There is no
I Beg to Differ
There is a common trend in the discourse of Diaspora Eritreans that any activity or activism that operates inclusively amounts
Nsu nHna, nHna nsu: We Are One And The Same
Several studies conducted on dictatorships of the last century indicate that there is a method to how dictators stay in
Eritrean Victims And An Illusive Justice
On April 14, Eritreans in the UK started a weekend of activities as Commemorating Eritrean prisoners of conscience. Many Eritreans
It Feels Like Yesterday: It Is All Time’s Fault
In different parts of Eritrea some call it gizie, some call it hmmet, ewan, zemen, and some even call it
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