Thursday’s ruling by a special appeals court that Eritreans who fled forced military service are now eligible for refugee status could prove to be a lifeline for thousands of the 20,000 men slated for deportation to an unknown third African country beginning April 1. Noting that

Researched and compiled by Resoum Kidane; with contribution by  Mamanesrit Idris. Mahmoud Ibrahim Muhammad Saeed (Chekini was born in Keren in 1940 from the Habab tribe of Betasghade family and his great grandfather is kentebay Gergis. Chekini completed his elementary and junior education in Keren,   thereafter

The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Desalegn, has resigned amid deadly anti-government protests, state TV reports. In a televised address, he said his resignation was "vital in the bid to carry out reforms that would lead to sustainable peace and democracy". Mr Hailemariam, who has led the

Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, has resigned after days of defying orders from the ruling African National Congress to leave office and on the eve of a no-confidence vote in parliament. In a televised address to the nation late on Wednesday, the 75-year-old said he

To whom it may concern!!! introduction about ERDA back grounds in brief!!! The Eritrean Relief & Development Association is an humanitarian Organization established by volunteer Eritreans worldwide who combat all kind of discrimination hate, &backwardness among human beings in general, & among the very oppressed & divided

Testimony: I have to admit that I was expecting something special for our people at this juncture in the long struggle for Eritrean democracy no matter how demoralizing it had been, unfortunately not. But I cannot help diffusing my thoughts of the sad situation from the

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has formally asked President Jacob Zuma to resign, a senior party official has confirmed. The decision to "recall" him "urgently" followed marathon talks of the ANC's top leadership body. Mr Zuma, 75, agreed to step down, but only in the

Leaders of South Africa's governing ANC party are meeting to decide the future of President Jacob Zuma. The National Executive Committee (NEC) is likely to ask him to step down, says BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding. ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged on Sunday that the issue was

The process towards unifying all the forces for democratic change in the Eritrean Opposition Camp failed in all its efforts in the past two decades. The struggle from dictatorship to democracy requires skills and knowledge about the identity rooted divisions and their management. In this article,

Dear Friends, We are alarmed by the Israeli Government’s plan of deportation; if not reversed the refugees could face abductions, enslavement, torture, and death trying to reach Europe. We urge you to sign this petition. Committee of Eritrean Unity for Justice – UK.       More details We are urging the

ByBonnie Mugabe February 07, 2018  Favourites Eritrea has assembled their best team of cyclists who will vie for honors at the African Continental Road Championships slated for February 13-18 in Rwanda. Eritrea is one of the strong continental teams which will be challenging hosts Rwanda for the main title in

APPG on Eritrea Bulletin - 5 February 2018  The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Eritrea this week launches a bulletin, which will provide updates on the Group’s activities, parliamentary developments in relation to Eritrea, and stories in the media.   Inaugural Meeting Just before the Christmas Recess, the Eritrea Group