By Fikrejesus Amahazion (PhD), Eritrea is on the verge of turning 25. The Independence Torch is winding its way across the country, attracting large, enthusiastic, boisterous crowds and building up anticipation, while small towns and cities are busily and eagerly preparing for the celebration. For decades, both during the protracted armed struggle and since the […]
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By David Rosenberg, Violence broke out as thousands of illegal immigrants from Eritrean gathered on Friday at the Tel Aviv Convention Center to celebrate 25 years since their country gained independence. The event, which was organized by the Eritrean embassy in Israel, drew supporters of the Eritrean government, while opponents of the current regime protested […]
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By Breket Kidane, If you are an Eritrean, Nakfa is at or near the top as far as patriotic shrines go. So much so that the national currency was named after it to commemorate its historical and psychological importance to the armed struggle for Eritrea’s Independence. Throughout the armed struggle for independence, Nakfa remained an […]
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By Norway Today, When the regime in Eritrea [and Eritrea itself] this month marks 25 years [of independence], many Norwegian-Eritreans are expected to travel to Eritrea to celebrate. Those who travel are taking the risk of punishment, warns [the weird] immigration minister Sylvi Listhaug. In May, thousands of Eritreans from all over Europe are expected […]
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By Billion Temesghen, For the edition of the Tour of Eritrea, Q & A has been travelling around the country alongside the riders, organizers and commissionaires. The Tour of Eritrea 2016 concluded on Saturday 23rd after five consecutive stages extending throughout the major cities and towns of Eritrea. The tour was followed by a concluding race, the […]
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By Bereket Kidane, The Torch of Independence is continuing its tour of Eritrea. It was last seen in the Gash-Barka region somewhere near Barentu enthusiastically being greeted by the locals. It will continue to tour Eritrea until it finally arrives in Asmara on Independence Day to be ignited during the main ceremony at what’s become […]
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By Eritrea Embassy Media, Extensive preparations are already underway both inside the country and abroad for the celebration for the Silver Jubilee of Independence Day under the theme “Quarter of Century of Resilience and Development”. As part of the Jubilee, meeting was held that was designed to bring together friends and partners of Eritrea to […]
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By Bereket Kidane, The year 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the State of Eritrea. Officially and totally liberated with the fall of Asmara and Assab on May 24, 1991, Eritrean communities around the world are planning a series of events to commemorate the silver jubilee anniversary beginning on the First Night […]
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