The Moment the Ghedli Lost Its Soul (Part II)
A detailed historical analysis of the demographic surge, battlefield pressures, factional politics, and organizational breakdown that transformed Eritrea’s…
Semere T Habtemariam14 min read
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If the Camel Was In, Why Was Its Owner Out?
In memory of the late freedom fighter Osman Abu Shanab, whose words and spirit continue to be remembered:…
Dr. Sadia Hassanen7 min read
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The Opposition Must Also Be Opposed
The Pledged Public and the Problem of Power Before Transition In my previous essays on the Pledged Public,…
Dr. Filmon Wolde13 min read
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LEAP OF FAITH II: Reimagining the Political Future of Eritrea and Ethiopia
The Incomplete Inheritance of Eritrea’s Political History Political communities rarely inherit their past in full. They inherit interpretations…
Younis Omer8 min read
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The Moment the Ghedli Lost Its Soul
A rigorous historical and philosophical exploration of Eritrea’s liberation struggle, tracing the rise of the tegadalai as a…
Semere T Habtemariam7 min read
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Choosing Eritrea’s Development Path
Eritrea’s future depends on a clear and deliberate choice of development model. Since independence, the country has articulated…
Negusse Micael7 min read
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A Premature Obituary: Semere Russom and the Fragile State of PFDJ’s Elite
Bereket Mekonnen Over a week ago, the Eritrean government announced the passing of former Ambassador and Minister of…
Bereket Mekonnen6 min read
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History from Below: The Testimony of Hassan Arha Nesur
History is often written from above. We remember emperors, presidents, commanders, declarations, treaties, and battles. Nations appear to…
Dr. Sadia Hassanen6 min read
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LEAP OF FAITH
History does not simply move forward; it circles, it spirals, it returns to its own wounds until the…
Younis Omer8 min read
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One Year Later: Why This Column Exists—And Why It Must Continue
On July 25, 2025, after a long hiatus, I published my first column at Awate.com under the simple…
Semere T Habtemariam30 min read
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Widow of the Late Mohammed Ali Alamin Murdered in Her Home
Asmara July 27, 2026 — The mysterious murder of Mrs. Setoum Mousa Naib, the widow of the late…
Gedab News4 min read
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A Church Facing an Emptying Pew—Toward a Tewahdo Liberation Theology (Part 2)
An examination of Eritrea’s ecclesiastical crisis, the emptying of the Tewahdo Church, generational drift in the diaspora, and…
Semere T Habtemariam9 min read
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Redefining the Mission of the Eritrean Opposition
Abstract This study critically examines the current trajectory and mission of the Eritrean opposition, arguing that its original…
Dr. Abdulrazig Kerar16 min read
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The Burden of Gratitude
When a Better Life Becomes a Different Kind of Responsibility The carriage lurched gently as it slipped into…
Dr. Sadia Hassanen11 min read
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Who Owns the Legacy of the Martyrs?
Inspired by a Sufi parable and Dante's imagery of flickering flames, this episode examines the meaning of sacrifice…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar6 min read
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Eritrea’s Vanishing Youth: A Demographic Crisis and a Nation on the Brink (Part 1)
A comprehensive analysis of Eritrea’s demographic collapse, mass youth migration, shifting religious demographics, Muslim‑led civic resistance, and the…
Semere T Habtemariam12 min read
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How Eritrea Became a One‑Party State: An Autopsy
Eritrea politics, Eritrean authoritarianism, PFDJ, Isaias Afwerki, EPLF legacy, one-party state, African politics, liberation movements, conflict economies, human…
Semere T Habtemariam8 min read
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From center to periphery: Eritrea’s forced disengagement from Ethiopia
Disparate notes on the long and short history of Eritrea Introduction: A great deal is being said and…
Tekeste Negash (Prof)37 min read
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The Post-Colonial Pitch: Wealth, Memory, and the Geography of Football
The World Cup has prompted important conversations about belonging and identity. Another question deserves equal attention: why does…
Dr. Sadia Hassanen7 min read
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The World Cup That Forced a Conversation About Belonging
World Cup, migration, nationalism, identity, belonging, Moroccan Dutch, Eritrean American, dual loyalty, multiculturalism, diaspora, Europe, Netherlands, Morocco, football…
Semere T Habtemariam12 min read
