The Disease the Colonizers Left Behind – The River Remembers Series*
This first entry in The River Remembers series lays the foundation for a postcolonial reckoning across Sudan, Eritrea,…
Beyan Negash6 min read
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Shariati’s Rooster; Honey budger Eritreans (Seramat)
Ali Shariati (Nov 1933 – June 1977) was an Iranian thinker and poet. He was 44 years old…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar5 min read
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Support Awate & Negarit -2025 Fundraising Drive
Dear friends of Awate and Negarit, This year, we’re launching the 2025 fundraising drive five months behind schedule—we…
Awate Team2 min read
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Schooling and Social Capital Among Eritrean Refugees
Revolutionary Schooling and Social Capital Among Eritrean Refugees in Sudan A remarkable educational experiment took root in the…
Dr. Sadia Hassanen4 min read
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Memory, Martyrdom, and the Eritrean Struggle
In Echoes of Bravery: Martyr Mahmoud Ibrahim’s Enduring Legacy, Amer Hagos (2025) constructs an impassioned, meticulously researched biography…
Beyan Negash4 min read
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Negarit: 325: Is’t Time for Another Cyclical War in the Horn of Africa?
A candid look at the unfolding chaos in the Horn of Africa. This video dives into Ethiopia’s economic…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar5 min read
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Destiny of Conflict, and the Red Sea: A Reflection on Power and People
ethiopia #eritrea In this commentary, we explore the dangerous rhetoric and provocative actions brewing in the Horn of…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar4 min read
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Aferkebu Bun Dereja – Stop the Empire
In Eritrean tradition, coffee is served in three rounds—Awel, Dereja, and Bereka. This is Aferkebu Bun Dereja, the…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar4 min read
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The Last Matriarch Passing the Torch of Family Tradition
Life is just a pilgrimage from the womb to the tomb.— Cornel West In the cycle of…
Beyan Negash5 min read
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Negarit 322: Emergency – A Fresh Cup of Coffee
A deep dive into Rousseau's Social Contract and how it applies to the diplomatic impasse between Eritrea and…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar4 min read
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Wobbly Thrones of Tyrants and Echoes of Empires
Ancient empires ruled with swords—today's regimes rule through propaganda, proxies, and fear. From Baathist Iraq to Abiy’s Ethiopia,…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar5 min read
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Reviewing Negarit 320: A Letter of Truth and Reconciliation
In Negarit 320 published April the 10th, 2025, Saleh Gadi Johar, henceforth referred to as The Writer. The…
Beyan Negash6 min read
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Neg 320, A Letter to Brezidenti Isaias: A Cry for Justice and National Healing
Kbur Brezidenti, How I longed to defend you, to be proud of you, and, through you, to see…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar5 min read
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Between Approbation and Anathema Justice Suffers
“The past is never dead. It’s not even past. All of us labor in webs spun long before…
Beyan Negash6 min read
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Negarit 319: Eritrean Harikari, like The Japanese
In our culture, hurt or shamed persons never blame themselves but seek revenge on those who caused the…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar6 min read
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Negarit 318: Beware of Fake News and Misinformation
This article dives deep into the role of fake news and misinformation in the Horn of Africa, focusing…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar6 min read
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PFDJ self-appointed Matchmakers
A stranger followed a young girl to her house. After a short time, he knocked on the door,…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar9 min read
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The Power and Peril of Social Media
This article argues for the regulation of social media to prevent the harm caused by unchecked platforms. It…
Awate Team8 min read
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Weaponizing Silence, Vulgarizing Languages
(Editor’s note: this article was first published on July 26, 2023; it’s being republished as a reference.) When…
Beyan Negash8 min read
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Understanding Stupidity: Inspired by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Exploring the deeply rooted issue of stupidity in society and its relationship with ignorance. Drawing inspiration from Dietrich…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar6 min read
