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

Mahmud Saleh  I read an article under the title, "Is African union Good for Africa and Ethiopia" penned by Amanuel Biedemariam, dated January 25, 2018, posted on Meskerem.net. The article [1] argued that AU has not been good for Africans. It cited the lack of participation by Africans in setting the agenda of the organization, its

At least five migrants have been shot during a mass brawl between Afghans and Eritreans in the French port city of Calais, local officials say. A 37-year-old Afghan man is suspected of firing shots at a queue for food handouts. Four Eritreans aged between 16 to

China fiercely denied reports that it spied on the African Union for five years after building its new headquarters. Six years ago, in January 2012, the African Union inaugurated its new headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The $200 million building was funded and largely built by China, even

Disorder at government offices prevents most Eritreans and Sudanese from submitting their asylum application Doctors in Israel who have taken a stance against the deportation of African asylum seekers have now found themselves opposing not just the government but also the Health Ministry. Last week, Physicians for Human Rights

  By Petros Tesfagiorgis  African asylum seekers, mostly from Eritrea, take part in a protest against Israel’s deportation policy in front of the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem, on January 26. (Photo Newsweek) These days are the darkest days not only for Eritrean and Sudanese refugees but also for

TORONTO, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Nevsun Resources Ltd is appealing to Canada’s Supreme Court to throw out a lower court ruling which allowed Eritrean workers, who say they were forced to work at its mine, to have their lawsuit heard in Canada. Canada’s top court said on Friday that Nevsun filed an