Independence Day is the greatest and most highly celebrated national holiday in Eritrea. BY RANDA OSMAN | SHABAIT Lights illuminating the city’s boulevard, flags waving on top of buildings, posters of the nine ethnic groups shining on every angle of the city, families and friends walking side by side on the streets … are familiar […]
Continue ReadingBy U.S. Department of State, John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC May 27, 2014 On behalf of the American people, I welcome the opportunity to send my warmest wishes to the people of Eritrea on the 23rd anniversary of your independence which took place May 24. Know that the government and people of the United […]
Continue ReadingBy Hillal, IT was a political Tsunami and earthquake. The Eritrean constitution drafting process is about to begin. President Isaias made this announcement during his independence day anniversary celebration speech. The Eritrean ‘Treason Mafia’ and the enemies and detractors of Eritrea were blindsided and have no idea how to respond to it. They are on […]
Continue ReadingBy President Isaias Afwerki, Dear Compatriots inside the country and abroad Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me first express my warmest congratulations to the entire people of Eritrea and to our friends and partners on this auspicious occasion of the 23rd anniversary of our liberation and sovereignty. Let me, likewise, express profound gratitude to […]
Continue ReadingEvery Eritrean knows and understands how the country became a reality … and that’s why we celebrated it with zeal and passion By Bereket Kidane, THIS month will mark Eritrea’s 23rd birthday! Glad to see Eritrean communities around the world have started planning their Independence Day parties. For most countries, the 23rd birthday elicits a […]
Continue ReadingBy Amanuel Biedemariam, Trying to sum up Eritrea’s 22nd Independence weekend, all the events, activities, festivities and emotions in one word or in a simple statement is quite a task. It is surreal and hard to believe, see or, imagine the collective joy Eritreans experienced during the action packed weekend of celebrations. For decades, Eritreans […]
Continue ReadingBy Shabait, The Eritrean people at home and abroad Dear guests and participants First, I would like to congratulate the Eritrean people and friends on the occasion of the 22nd Independence Day anniversary and that of the 20th since the nation’s accession to sovereignty. And I commend those who made major contribution in organizing this […]
Continue ReadingBy KLEAR TV, KLEAR TV, the UK-based broadcaster, has announced that it will broadcast a special program (24th May) celebrating Eritrea’s independence day. Eritrea today marks the 22nd anniversary of its independence. The station – which broadcasts on SKY Digital’s Channel 232 – will have its “Eritrea Special” at 16:30 GMT Friday 24th May and […]
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