Same March, Different Drummer
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Sudanese Police Free 17 Eritrean Children From Human Trafficking Gangs
On Tuesday, Sudanese security authorities in Kassala State freed 17 Eritrean detainees from human trafficking gangs, according to Adoulis.com. The
Leadership And The Geopolitics Of The Horn (Part-II)
Our struggle, instead belting with reassuring chorus to the weight, is indeed ram-shackled and directed into all wrong targets as
Egypt Trades Four Eritreans For One Egyptian Captain
A ship captain, Mohammed Esmat AlHlaisi, who has been detained in Eritrea since February and accused of being a CIA agent,
TV Adal Interview With Saleh “Gadi” Johar (Tigrinya P 2)
This is Part 2 of an interview with Saleh “Gadi” Johar, conducted by Negash Osman for TV Adal in Stockholm,
Is This The Beginning Of The End For The Eritrean Regime?
Gedab News: Although Eritrea has been ruled under an undeclared state of emergency for 14 years, recent developments lend credence
Qatar Appoints Its Ambassador To Ethiopia
Ethiopia, which had severed its diplomatic relations with Qatar in April 2008, is renewing them by accrediting a new Qatari
Saudis Intercept “Horn of Africa” Aircraft
On Tuesday, two Saudi F-15 fighter planes intercepted “an unidentified aircraft coming from the Horn of Africa [and] flying at
80 Eritrea-Bound Lorries With Contraband Intercepted By Sudanese Officials
Sudanese law-enforcement officials in Kassala State bordering Eritrea foiled a smuggling operation that involved around 80 vehicles, including lorries and
Remembering The Forgotten
An interview with Sultan Omer, Executive Director of RTHAR Relief, an NGO that caters to the needs of Eritrean refugees.
Dying vs. Killing In The Name Of Faith
Where is my anchor? For some inexplicable reasons, I was inspired to go to church last Saturday evening. Glad I
Ethiopia’s Ruling Coalition Elects New Chairman
The Central Committee of Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), a coalition of parties which dominates Ethiopia’s parliament, has elected
Qernelios: Arte Mailam’s Political Recklessness
When the Pharaohs built the Sphinx of Giza it must have been finished with high quality plaster and colourful paintings,
September 1: Man Meets Moment
If you want to know why this website is named awate.com; if you want to know why Hamid Idris Awate
Awate’s Legacy: ELF 1977-78 Video (indexed)
The great service that youtube and social media provide is to facilitate the dissemination of history. Unfortunately, because the videos are
Zenawi: Memorable Personal Landmarks
Melles Zenawi the Ethiopian Prime Minister was snatched by death on August 20, 2012 at the age of 57; he
R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
A popular beer advertisement in my Country goes like this: “My name is Joe and I am Canadian!” Molson, the
Dear Prime Minister Meles
I wish I could discuss the contents of this letter with you in person; unfortunately, that is now impossible because
What Are Eritrea’s Options – If Any?
An important leader in the horn ofAfricaregion has suddenly died. Now remember, “important” – not necessarily good or bad, but
Meskrem.net’s Mantra: Sympathy For The Devil
“Two monks were on a pilgrimage. One day, they came to a deep river. At the edge of the river,









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