asmara Stories

Border clashes raise fears of renewed conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Amina Wako  |  Feb 25, 2025

After Eritrea gained independence in 1991, the two nations fought a brutal border war between 1998 and 2000, which ended under an Algeria-mediated pea...

A letter from Asmara: Unveiling the captivating allure of Eritrea's capital city
Abdirizak Yusuf Ali  |  Jun 29, 2024

The city seems to exist in a realm untouched by the chaos often associated with African capitals; poor urban planning, and unmitigated traffic chaos t...

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