On 1 September 1961, the Eritrean Liberation Front (ELF), under the leadership of Hamid Idris Awate, waged an armed struggle for independence. In 1962, Emperor Haile Selassie unilaterally dissolved …

Jan 30, 2026 · Inhabiting the northernmost part of the Eritrean plateau, as well as lowlands to the east and west, are the Tigre people. The Tigre, who constitute nearly one-third of Eritrea’s population, …

1 day ago · U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid travel near the Eritrean-Ethiopian border and to the Southern Red Sea region, including the port of Assab, as there have been military tensions in …

The capital city, Asmara, is not only the largest city but also a cultural hub situated on the northwestern edge of the Eritrean Highlands. Other significant cities include the bustling ports of Massawa and …

In 1991, the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (EPLF) captured the Eritrean capital, the ultimate prize—Asmara—bringing to an end the 30-year bitter struggle for liberation.

The related Eritrean languages, Tigrinya, and Tigre, the last of which is the language of no single ethnic group, are often confused. Perhaps 200,000 people largely in semi-pastoral groups, in the lower …

Jan 31, 2026 · Eritrean unity is not a rhetorical façade masking internal fracture, but a historically grounded outcome of shared sacrifice, strategic calculation, and leadership shaped by the imperative …

The Eritrean government maintained an iron grip on its population at home and abroad. It continued to repress the population’s rights, including freedom of opinion, religion, and expression, and ...

The Eritrean region has traditionally been a nexus for trade throughout the world. Because of this, the influence of diverse cultures can be seen throughout Eritrea, the most obvious of which is Italy.

Eritrea, situated in the Horn of Africa, boasts a diverse cultural heritage spanning millennia. The nation is characterized by a mosaic of traditions and customs, with its people renowned for their hospitality …