A multilingual journalist, editor, and passionate storyteller originally from Eritrea and now living in Europe.
Soon after the rainy season, which we have had abundantly this year, there comes the harvesting season. And just before farmers get their hands full with all of the tough but happy field work to fill-up reaped crop enough to cover the family’s table for the whole year and much for stores in town to
Most people in Eritrea live in rural areas and earn a living through traditional farming and animal breeding practices. They grow food almost entirely by depending on the seasonal rain, which is often scarce. However, the Government of Eritrea has been working on reducing peoples’ dependence on subsistence farming by encouraging and assisting farmers to
The American Journalist with a long career in journalism in Africa now shares her views and experiences of Eritrea. Carol Pineau is an American journalist who has worked in Africa for many years representing the biggest news agencies of the world. Her first visit in Eritrea impacted her profession the most as she describes 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
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
“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
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
“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,
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
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
