ERITREA : Asmara is one of the new world-best experiences, UNESCO sites to behold
Travel bucket list: UNESCO sites to behold, Asmara – Eritrea Already on the radar of intrepid African travellers, the Eritrean capital Asmara is a mix of time warp and culture clash perched high on the east African escarpment. Eritrea was an…
ERITREA : Asmara’s Art Deco Buildings and the World Heritage Site
Asmara’s Art Deco Buildings and the World Heritage Site Man kind’s creative mind has placed the world at the apex of our contemporary era. Great architectural buildings like the pyramids, the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China are living examples of what…
Eritrea : “Hoye Hoye!” a ST. John’s Day Ritual
Eritrea : “Hoye Hoye!” a ST. John’s Day Ritual by Natnael Yebio W. We call it Kudus Yohanns (St. John, the beloved disciple of Christ). According to the traditional or Ge’ez New Year, we are now in 2009! For Eritrean children, Kudus Yohanns is a par…
ERITREA : Today we celebrate Kidus Yohannes, Geez New Year. Happy Holiday!
New Year in September by Meron Abraha Today we celebrate Kidus Yohannes, aka Geez New Year. Happy Holiday! God knows how many have been dumbfounded as to why we get to celebrate two New Years: one in September and another with the rest of the world in…
ERITREA : Protecting the Eco-Tourism Environment
Protecting the Eco-Tourism Environment by Semhar Mebrahtu “Take nothing but photo, leave nothing but footprints!!!” is the motto of the Forestry and Wildlife branch in the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA). The ministry is in charge of protecting the…
September 1st is the anniversary of the first shot fired in the armed struggle for Eritrea’s independence
By Bereket Kidane, September 1st is the anniversary of the first shot fired in the armed struggle for Eritrea’s independence popularly known as “ghedli” in Tigrigna or “Sawra” in Arabic. The pivotal shot was fired by Hamid Idriss Awate and his men on…
The Politics Behind Eritrea’s Ranking in the TIP “Scorecard”
The Politics Behind Eritrea’s Ranking in the TIP “Scorecard” Written by Metkel Sewra News may have reached you that Eritrea remained in Tier 3 for the umpteenth year in the US State Department’s annual “trafficking in persons” (TIP) report for 2017.…
Model Grace Mahary is Bringing Renewable Energy to Impoverished Communities Across Africa
How Model Grace Mahary is Bringing Renewable Energy to Impoverished Communities Across Africa By Declan Eytan , CONTRIBUTOR As one of the most in-demand faces in modelling she scores regular gigs for the likes of Givenchy and Chanel, in…
To Hold Back Iran, Cooperate with Eritrea
To Hold Back Iran, Cooperate with #Eritrea says American law maker A frank and fair views of American law maker ….Eritrea’s significant achievements would be the envy of most, if not all, African countries. These factors should be…
Ethiopia human rights group puts spotlight on abuses in prisons [Video]
Ethiopia human rights group puts spotlight on abuses in prisons [Video] By Abdur Rahman Alfa Shaban with EHRP ETHIOPIA http://www.africanews.com/2017/08/16/ethiopia-human-rights-group-puts-spotlight-on-abuses-in-prisons-video/ The Ethiopia…