Negarit 225: Remembering The Unforgotten
What does it mean to remember a martyr when their images haunt us day in and day out? Do we
From the archives: How About Then?
[Editor’s note: This article was published on August 14, 2010, it’s being republished] …And my companion subscribed to it in his
Eritrea: From NHnana Elamanan to Liberation to Ber Al-Aman
Eritrea: From NHnana Elamanan (1971) to Liberation (1991) to Bar Al Aman (2021) The men of philosophy and of literature
Negarit 224: Enough and Not-Enough
Every time I attend an event, I report to my audience about the event and my general observation-I hope you
Civil and Military (Negarit 223)
The most serious social problem in many countries, including the Horn of Africa, is that the nations are so militarized.
Donkey-Kick Diplomacy
Isaias started his latest speech on the occasion of the 32nd Anniversary of the Independence of Eritrea as follows: “allow
Eritrean Refugees in Ethiopia Brace for the Rainy Season
Eritrean refugees at Alemwach refugee camp in Gondar are bracing for another uncomfortable rainy season. Some of the camp’s residents
Awate’s Critical National Service, The Public Duty To Help Sustain It
A Funding Proposal by Bereket Habte Selassie The Reason for this proposal I have been a regular reader of Awate.com.
The Rise and Fall of Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)
It was unimaginable for the Ethiopian people to accept “a blatant miscarriage of justice” – specifically over the awarding of
Critical Discourse Analysis
“I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to have been only
China’s Great Wall, Eritrea’s Fence Wall
Last Saturday, Isaias hastily met the Sudanese envoy Ambassador Daffalah, and soon left for China. Not many discussed that visit,
Independence Day Blues and Illegitimate Rulers
On the occasion of the approaching Eritrean Independence Day, I would like to suggest some meaningful activities. Eritreans have danced
Book Review: The Burden of Exile
This is a review by Bereket Habte Selassie of the recently published book, “THE BURDEN OF EXILE” by Aaron Berhane.
Unelected President, Imposed Pundit
Isais Afwerki of Eritrea: an unelected dictator tells Sudan how to solve their problems
The Bloody African Horn Region
This week, both Eid and Fasiga came a few days apart; on this occasion, I wish Christians and Muslims who
Sudan Borrowed the Coal Fire From Ethiopia
The events that have damaged Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia for decades is still devastating the entire region. While some
Katanga and Welkait Wars
A few days ago, I read an article by Ahmed Suleiman (Chatham House) in which he examined the Sesame supply
Eritrea’s Mendelai (መንደላይ), Manhood & Cobra
Author and singer Melake Abraham’s song entitled Mendelay, with close to 3 million views on YouTube, popularized the word Mendelay.
It Is Ramadan, Make Peace With the PFDJ!
At least for a month we have to try hard to live a spiritual life. It’s in our tradition, culture,
Colorful Characters: Aboy Shutuphouse and Abdelwasie
I had no shortage of wise, witty, and humorous people in my life. Such people are a blessing; they help
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