The Other Side of Eritrea

Analyzing the significant diplomatic developments concerning Eritrea, primarily focusing on its strengthening bilateral ties with Italy . A high-level Italian delegation visited Eritrea to sign a comprehensive plan of action , aiming to enhance cooperation in various sectors like energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and maritime security. This agreement signals a new phase of collaboration and pot...

This episode dives into an interview with President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea, outlines the nation's comprehensive vision for national development and diplomatic strategy . President Afwerki details ambitious plans focusing on economic growth through agricultural expansion , including cotton and sugarcane cultivation, and the harnessing of marine resources . Furthermore, the discussion highlights...

Today we're looking at a comprehensive overview of recent developments in Eritrea, highlighting the nation's focus on agricultural progress through initiatives like the vegetable seed documentation workshop and the inauguration of the Dirfo Dam to improve water access. They also emphasize educational advancements , demonstrated by the graduation of health professionals from Orotta College...

This episode analyses the interview of President Isaias Afwerki, offers a comprehensive outlook on Africa's path toward self-reliance and regional integration . President Afwerki emphasizes that Africa, despite its vast natural resources, remains underdeveloped due to external interference and debilitating dependency on aid . He advocates for internal transformation, industrialization, and the...

This episode discusses the the nterview with President Isaias Afwerki on July 19, 2025. President Afwerki focuses on Global Affairs." In this interview, President Afwerki discusses the historical trajectory of global affairs , particularly focusing on the transition from a bipolar Cold War order to a unipolar system , and its consequences for nations like Eritrea . He argues that the unipolar...

This episode describes the Sawa graduation ceremony in Eritrea, a significant event marking the completion of secondary education and military training for young Eritreans. Sawa is presented as a "melting pot" fostering national unity among the nine ethnic groups, with the program integrating academic studies, military instruction, and cultural education . The ceremony itself featured a...

This episode examines Eritrea's unique approach to national development , specifically addressing the common misconception of the "resource curse." It argues that Eritrea treats natural resources as only one component within a broader, holistic development strategy that prioritizes human capital, infrastructure, and agriculture. The source emphasizes Eritrea's cautious management...

This episode dives into Nahla Valji's article, Five lessons from Eritrea’s self-reliance in an era of global aid cuts. Eritrea's Self-Reliance: A Development Model for a Changing World Nahla Valji, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Eritrea, discusses Eritrea's approach to self-reliance in an era of global aid reductions . It highlights how Eritrea has prioritized its own nati...

This episode dives into tghe Statements from Eritrea's Minister of Information and Ambassador Sofia Tesfamariam, who collectively argue against the United Nations Human Rights Council's (UNHRC) targeting of Eritrea . Both contend that the UNHRC's mandate concerning Eritrea is politically motivated , rather than based on objective human rights concerns. They suggest that Western states...

The episode highlights two young Eritrean female chemical engineers , Khamail Alhassen Mohammed and Midian Seletsion Mogos, who won the "Power' Up" category in Total Energies' Start Upper of the Year Challenge. Their award-winning project focuses on producing eco-friendly and affordable biocharcoal briquettes from Prosopis juliflora, an invasive tree in Eritrea, addressing both e...

This episode profiles Ruth Yohannes, an Eritrean civil engineer who exemplifies the nation's career-driven women contributing to development. It highlights her educational journey through the Eritrean system, including her transition from teaching mathematics and physics to her current role as a supervisor at Segen Construction Company . The piece emphasizes her belief in women's ability t...

This episode dives into the statement from Eritrea's representative, Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam , delivered at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain, on July 2, 2025. This statement outlines Eritrea's perspective on global development challenges and solutions . It emphasizes the existential imperative of development for Least Developed Countr...

This episode dives into the Ethiopian Derg government's "Stealth Offensive" in March 1983, a pivotal yet little-discussed military campaign during the Eritrean War of Independence. This offensive, launched seven months after the Derg's prior "Red Star Campaign" failed, aimed to exploit what the Derg perceived as a weakened Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) ,...

This episode offers an in-depth interview with Alemseged Tesfai , a prominent Eritrean writer, historian, and freedom fighter. The discussion centers on his latest book, "An African People’s Quest for Freedom and Justice," which aims to retell Eritrean history from an Eritrean perspective, correcting external narratives. Tesfai highlights his personal experiences in the liberation struggle and aca...

This episode discusses the Red Star Campaign , a major military offensive, the 6th launched by the Ethiopian Derg government against the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) in 1982 during the Ethiopian Civil War. The campaign, which involved over 80,000 Ethiopian troops, aimed to destroy Eritrean separatist forces and capture their stronghold in Nakfa. Despite initial tactical successes...

This episode details the Ethiopian Derg government's fifth military offensive against the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) in July 1979, following previous failures. It outlines the Derg's strategic objectives , which included splitting EPLF lines, cutting supply routes, and encircling key positions around Nakfa and Northeastern Sahel. The document describes the Derg's bat...

This episode explires the Ethiopian Derg Government's fourth military offensive against the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) , launched in March 1979 at the Nakfa Front. This detailed account outlines the Derg regime's extensive preparations , including substantial human and logistical resources, and their strategic objective: to employ a "Hammer and Anvil" tactic to...

This episode, explores the Ethiopian Derg Government's fourth military offensive against the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) , launched in March 1979 at the Nakfa Front. This detailed account outlines the Derg regime's extensive preparations , including substantial human and logistical resources, and their strategic objective: to employ a "Hammer and Anvil" tactic t...

This episode is part 2 of 7 Ethiopian Derg government's second military campaign against the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) , launched on November 18, 1978 . This offensive was a three-pronged attack aimed at dislodging the EPLF from key positions in central and northern Eritrea, including Adi Yakob and Keren . While Ethiopian forces initially achieved some success, capturing Ad...

This episode talks about the first military campaign launched by the Ethiopian Derg government against Eritrean liberation fronts, specifically the Eritrean Liberation Front (ELF) and the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) , which began on June 13, 1978. It outlines the initial Ethiopian advances from various directions, leading to the capture of key cities like Barentu and eventually A...

This episode offers an overview of "Striving at Home," a memoir by Tekle Weldeslasie, written in English and featuring a character named Ataklti. The book explores Eritrean identity and resilience, chronicling childhood experiences, local traditions, and the struggles under Ethiopian colonial rule. It vividly depicts the atrocities faced by Eritreans , prompting Ataklti to choose to part...

Tghis episode explores the tour of Eritrea's Southern region by a delegation of United Nations representatives and other officials , offering their impressions and key takeaways from the visit. The purpose of this trip was to identify collaboration opportunities and foster better communication, with delegates highlighting the country's developmental progress , particularly in healthcare, f...

This episode Eritrea's annual observance of Martyrs' Day on June 20th , a solemn national day dedicated to honoring those who sacrificed their lives for the nation's independence and sovereignty. It emphasizes that the commemoration includes both fallen fighters and countless civilians who were victims of systematic atrocities during the conflict with successive Ethiopian regimes. The...

This epised is based on an interview with Eritrean journalist and author Mr. Tombossa Asmelash Berhe , who discusses his career, his books, and the importance of documenting Eritrea's struggle for independence. Mr. Tombossa details his journey from joining the armed struggle as a youth to his work in journalism and IT for the Ministry of Information. He emphasizes that his books, Keyahti Embab...

"My Journey from Asmara to Nakfa," recounts a personal journey through Eritrea on the eve of Independence Day. The author describes traveling from Asmara to Nakfa, a city symbolizing Eritrean resilience and the long struggle for independence. This journey highlights the diverse landscapes and ethnic groups encountered, all unified by a shared sense of national pride and celebration for t...