The Eritrean “System” is a Monocracy
And in this case, the monocracy is a manocracy. Welcome to the long-running debate between Awatista columnist Amanuel Hidrat and
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 55th and 16th Anniversary: Happy Awate Day
The image we chose today to commemorate the 55th anniversary of September 1, 1961, as well as awate.com’s 16th birthday,
Know Your Enemy And Thyself: Act Accordingly
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you
Manal Younus: An Example In The Peach State
Emperors, wannabe-emperors, and petty-dictators name significant edifices, avenues, school and the like after their names or the causes they advance.
A Defenseless Regime With Indefensible Record
July 1st this year marked the culmination of a four-year, UN-mandated investigation into human rights violations in Eritrea whereupon the
Debrom’s Longing for Home Wins Third Place
“Longing for Home” an oil painting of an Eritrean woman won third place in the competition organized by the Arab
Amidst Trust-Builders and Rumormongers
In its attempt to defeat and end the totalitarian rule in Eritrea, the resistance media disseminates opinion and editorials to
A Reporter’s Guide To (Gov of) Eritrea
Dear Western reporter: You are in Eritrea for a “rare visit.” Actually, it is not so rare anymore but your
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
Calling For An Eritrean Resolve
A country whose situation is becoming worse by the day. A people who are so exhausted of simply watching as
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
Gunmen Beat Up Eritrean Ambassador In Libya
Reports indicated that last Friday unknown gunmen barged into the Eritrean embassy in Tripoli, Libya and attacked Ambassador Abdellah Musa
Not Friends, Not Enemies – Just Nations With Interests
Reviewing official statements on world perspective that the Government of Eritrea put out periodically over the last 15 years, one
Review: Herui Tedla Bairu’s Book
Title: Eritrea and Ethiopia: A front row look at issues of conflict and the potential for a peaceful resolution. Author:
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
Neither Free, Nor Fair: Just “Playing The Game”
[We are working behind the scenes reviving the Tigrinya and Arabic sections of awate.com as well as reinstating the missing
ENCDC To Hold Its Congress In Addis Ababa
After it stayed stuck in an impasse for almost four years, the Eritrean National Council for Democratic Change (ENCDC) said
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