On May 23rd, President Isaias Afwerki, along with President Omer Hassan Al Bashir of Sudan walked for more than a mile in Godena Harnet. They walked greeting the thousands celebrating Eritrea’s 21st Independence in the streets of Asmara at night, turning a spirited celebration into frenzy. That was the kickoff to Eritrea’s Independence weekend. It was also a message to the whole... 

Pictures from Thursday, May 24 Independence Celebration at Eritrean Community Center (ECCC); Friday Peace Rally at the White House and Capitol Hill; Saturday Picnic at Fort Hunt Park Virginia and Sunday Musical Celebration at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center.  Click here if you can't see the PDF Article    Read More →

Washington DC tourists from across the United States and many more from places such as China, Germany, Japan, India and Ukraine were treated to a spectacular show of unity, dignity and pride when thousands of Eritreans rallied in front of the White House on 25 May 2012. The manifestation was part of the week long celebrations in commemoration of Eritrea's 21st Independence Anniversary on 24...