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 …

3 days ago · 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, speak …

5 days 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 …

Jan 20, 2026 · What You Need to Know Eritrea is a strategically located nation in the Horn of Africa, known for its Red Sea coastline, distinctive modernist architecture, and strong sense of national …

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 …

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.

Eritrean society is divided along ethnic, religious, and social lines. Traditionally, there were low caste groups within many of the ethnic groups in the country.

1 day ago · Eritrea’s recent escalation in northern Ethiopia represents a deliberate, structurally grounded strategy rather than a contingent or reactive phenomenon. It is premised on a political logic in which …