Jahray and Self-Flagellation
I can’t remember the captivating open deserts of Barka without remembering Jahray. The morning star was our natural…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar6 min read
Eritrean Diaspora
Nothing here yet.
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Eritrea’s Greatest Threat Comes from Within
Semere T Habtemariam11 min read
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When a Song Becomes a Homeland
Dr. Sadia Hassanen8 min read
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Genesis of The Eritrean Town, Barentu
Forget Nazareth—Jesus was born in Ataye, and Adam and Eve were both born in Gojjam. No religious book had narrated this “authentic” story before an Ethiopian “historian” man came along.
Saleh "Gadi" Johar6 min read
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The Measure of a Nation: Wedi Gebru and the Price of Patriotism
A deep, reflective conclusion to the Wedi Gebru trilogy, exploring his post‑independence art, his principled patriotism, and his fearless critique of inequality, corruption, and national stagnation in Eritrea.
Semere T Habtemariam17 min read
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A Voice of Our Own
Writing from his experience of growing up in post-independence Eritrea, Filmon Wolde examines how inherited accounts of history and communal grievance shape political debate. He asks whether these frameworks remain open to…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar13 min read
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When Legacy and Camaraderie Collide: Reflections from the 11th ELF Veterans Reunion
A reflective, report‑style column on the 11th Annual ELF Veterans Reunion in Dallas, capturing the voices of veterans,…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar17 min read
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Awate Forum’s iSem Writes his First Book
Darkness Without Dawn is a linked story collection that explores memory, tradition, fear, gender, language, and the complicated…
Semere Andom (iSem)7 min read
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Rhetoric or Reality? Part 3: The Claims
In my original article, I argued that the G-15’s 2001 protest likely owed more to timing and self-interest…
Ismail Omer-Ali13 min read
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Rhetoric or Reality? Part 2: Facts and Motive
My recent article on the G-15 drew a passionate response from Semere H. who doubled down on his…
Ismail Omer-Ali6 min read
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Court of Law–Seattle as an Example
The rule of law finally reached the PFDJ that spent decades believing it was above the law. The…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar7 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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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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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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Dr. Kebire, The Man We Called Uncle Camera
Last week, we lost an exemplary and peaceful person endowed with a kind heart and a beautiful soul.…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar6 min read
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A New Political Imagination for Eritrea
A compelling call for a new political imagination in Eritrea, outlining how the opposition can overcome fragmentation through…
Semere T Habtemariam8 min read
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Archived Interview With Mohamed Taha Tewekel
Introduction The following interview with Mohamed Taha Tewekel was originally published by Awate.com on Sep 12, 2003, at…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar45 min read
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A Regime We Hate, an Opposition We Despise: Why Eritrea Needs a New Political Imagination
Eritrea, Eritrean politics, regime and opposition, political imagination, national service reform, indefinite national service, Eritrean youth, civic renewal,…
Semere T Habtemariam10 min read
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From the White House to the Stonehouse
I used to meet an animated, patriotic girl at a neighbor’s house where we gathered on weekends and…
Saleh "Gadi" Johar10 min read
