Eritrea’s sole legal party vision for its economy has been a “mixed economy.” This, of course, means nothing. “Mixed economy” means nothing because it means everything. In theory, it is a system where there is a role for the private […]
Eritrea and Ethiopia have gone to war twice now. One, the War for Independence (1961-1991), took 30 years. The other, the War for Border Demarcation (1998-2000) lasted two years. During …
Due to huge blind spot and hubris, Eritrea's ruling party (PFDJ) considers its weakest link—foreign policy—its strongest asset. But catalog the outcome of its foreign policy since 1991–its policy towards …
It's not about Kamala Harris. Or that she was a woman. Or that she was Indian-Black. After all, she got more votes than Obama (male) did in 2012, and about as …
Buckle up. This will be a long post. Before I get there: Radio Erena is the closest thing we have (imo) to the inheritors of Eritrea’s disappeared journalists. It’s not …
161. Ferej from Asagale, Southern Red Sea, Eritrea: The last time we heard from you was in November 2022 before South Africa. Since then, Abiy, referencing some warlord, made a …
Notwithstanding the deliberate efforts by Eritrean state media to hide them and their contributions from the Eritrean public, there are 11 UN agencies in Eritrea. Some of them issue annual …
Eritrea’s sole legal party vision for its economy has been a “mixed economy.” This, of course, means nothing. “Mixed economy” means nothing because it means everything. In theory, it is a system where there is a role for the private […]
My friends and I at awate.com called the G-15 [Group of 15] Eritrea's reformers. To us, this was common sense: after all, here were a group of 15 members …
Two truths and a lie is one of those games people play when they are trying to introduce themselves. Supposing Abraham Lincoln was at a party and he said …
Yeah, but what is new? Confession: what I really want to call this article is "Isaias Afwerki Said Some Crazy Shit Again" but that is not befitting a head of …
Introduction This letter is a call for correction, a call for peaceful and democratic dialogue, a call for strengthening and consolidation, a call for unity, a call for the rule of …
TwgaH'mo: Why and why now? By Saleh AA Younis July 7, 2000 (published at asmarino.com under a column entitled "Once Upon A Dawn") Like many Eritreans, I grew up in an extended family that …
The media has reported. The human rights groups are outraged. The pope has prayed. But everywhere else, but especially in the State media, it is radio silence. One …
Thinking of going to Eritrea and visiting tourist attractions like museums, historic sites and off-the-beaten-path destinations? Ask Sham Harif (@shamharif): he got you covered. This was his response to …
The following is an English translation of Bishop of Segeneyti Eparchy, Father Fikremariam Hagos's address to the parish on Sunday June 16. The original (in Tigrinya) was posted by …