A multilingual journalist, editor, and passionate storyteller originally from Eritrea and now living in Europe.
BBC Reporter Mary Harper interviewed by Billion Temesghen: “No restrictions in terms of who, when and where to speak to” The long standing not so pleasant narratives of Eritrea in mainstream media are often revived by visiting journalists, however, around this time, there seems to be signs of more nuanced reporting and among the few
I thought hard and long on what the title should be to the things I am about to tell you in my article. You probably might be thinking how possibly a shower could ever be holy, or consecrated, as a matter of fact. Well it can, and it’s very well true. In Eritrea, all of
With Asmara being registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the attention invested in the city is growing by the day. The administration of the city, professionals of all fields from Eritrea and abroad, journalists, historians, architects, artists, and tourists are opening their eyes to see what this historic city is all about. Normally, we
We talk to the renowned Eritrean journalist and editor in the Ethiopian printed press. In Eritrea, however, amongst his fellow Eritrean citizens, he is mainly known for his books and his attachment to the Oromo ethnic group. Tesfaye Gebreab journalist and author, has written eight books –historical novels, true stories, short stories, and memoirs. His
“In January you wrote to me a letter. You invited me to come to Eritrea. In the letter, you said that together we’ll make a difference. In February, here I am! Dear all and friends, indeed, together we will make a difference,” said Gianni Infantino addressing Mr. Isayas Abrha, President of the Eritrean Football Federation,
Sunday morning, the 8th of July, has been a historical day for Eritrea and Ethiopia. After a hearty official welcome, the Ethiopian delegation, led by the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy Ahmed, headed to the Presidential Palace in Asmara. The women government of both countries were sitting and chatting around a table in the garden
After twenty years of conflict the Eritrean and Ethiopian people are now officially at peace as President Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed join hands in brotherhood. As such, Sunday, July the 8th, became a historic day for Eritrea and Ethiopia. The two countries agree to work together for peace and development. For the
“You might think money is important but it’s the togetherness and families being tight that make life better.” Eritrean American recording artist and entrepreneur Ermias Asghedom, better known by his stage name, Nipsey Hussle, is one of the few success stories of rappers turned into inspiring entrepreneurs. His life experience of transition from a teenage
Eritrea is a fantastic country. I have to say, I was very excited before coming and I am more excited now that I have seen it. Although, I am here for a short time I think that the charm of the country and the warmth of its people comes straight to the hearts of the
Not long ago Asmara was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. The city of colossal beauty is one of the biggest sites registered in the list. Its buildings, roads, parks and just about every monument embodies a gorgeous cultural and historical anecdote of over a century. At one time, Asmara was one of the
