Asmara, 24 June 2024 – President Isaias Afwerki, in the afternoon hours today, met and held talks at the Denden Guest House with a senior Italian delegation led by Mr. Adolfo Urso, Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy. President Isaias commended the Italian Initiative taken at this auspicious time and which was a testimony […]
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Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of Eastern Africa, with its capital (and largest city) at Asmara. It is bordered by Ethiopia in the South, Sudan in the west, and Djiboutin in the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The nation has a total area of approximately 117,600km2 and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish islands.
Eritrea is a multi-ethnic country with nine recognized ethnic groups. Nine different languages are spoken by the nine recognized ethnic groups, the most widely spoken language is Tigrigna, the others are Tigre, Saho, Kunama, Nara, Afar, Beja, Bilen and Arabic. Tigrigna, Arabic, and English serve as the three working languages.
Eritrea is a multi-ethnic country with nine recognized ethnic groups. Nine different languages are spoken by the nine recognized ethnic groups, the most widely spoken language is Tigrigna, the others are Tigre, Saho, Kunama, Nara, Afar, Beja, Bilen and Arabic. Tigrigna, Arabic, and English serve as the three working languages.
Eritrea has not always been called 'Eritrea', but has been referred to by several names over the years. The name 'Eritrea' was first used in 1890. Before that it was known as either Mereb Melash (beyond the Mereb) or Midri Bahri (Land by the Sea). Thousands of years ago, the region that today consists of present day Eritrea, Ethiopia and parts of the Sudan used to be called Land of Punt.
The people of Eritrea trace their origins back to the Nilotic, Hamitic and Sabean people. The early settlers of Eritrea were Nilotic people, who came from the areas around the river Nile forming today's Kunama and Nara ethnic group. About 10,000 years ago, dark skinned people known as the Hamitic, came to the region from various areas. Those Hamitic people mixed with those from the Nile region. Today's Beja can trace their origins from the Hamitic people. The Afar, Bilen, Hidareb and Saho of Eritrea are considered to be partically of Cushitic origin. The last group to have settled in Eritrea are the Sabeans. They are said to have crossed the sea from the Southern Arabian peninsula about 3,000 years ago. Their intermingling with previous settlers is said to have resulted in the Tigre and Tigrigna ethnic groups.
The people of Eritrea trace their origins back to the Nilotic, Hamitic and Sabean people. The early settlers of Eritrea were Nilotic people, who came from the areas around the river Nile forming today's Kunama and Nara ethnic group. About 10,000 years ago, dark skinned people known as the Hamitic, came to the region from various areas. Those Hamitic people mixed with those from the Nile region. Today's Beja can trace their origins from the Hamitic people. The Afar, Bilen, Hidareb and Saho of Eritrea are considered to be partically of Cushitic origin. The last group to have settled in Eritrea are the Sabeans. They are said to have crossed the sea from the Southern Arabian peninsula about 3,000 years ago. Their intermingling with previous settlers is said to have resulted in the Tigre and Tigrigna ethnic groups.
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Asmara, 24 June 2024- Eritrean communities in Switzerland, the US, and Austria solemnly marked Martyrs Day with fervent patriotic fervor. The commemorative event in the Swiss cities of Geneva, Burn, Basel, St. Galen, Lausanne, Solothurn, Lucerne, Jura and Chur featured a walkathon, a candle vigil, and cultural and artistic programs. The participants of the events […]
Mendefera, 24 June 2024 – In commemoration of Martyrs Day, residents from various sub-zones in the Southern Region have generously contributed approximately 700,000 Nakfa to support the families of martyrs. This heartfelt initiative saw wide participation across the region, highlighting the community’s ongoing commitment to honoring their fallen heroes. Accordingly, residents of 21 administrative areas […]
Asmara, 24 June 2024 — Eritrean nationals in Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, Kuwait, and Norway marked Martyrs Day with fervent patriotic zeal. The commemorative event in Nairobi featured a walkathon, a candle vigil, and cultural and artistic programs, with participation from staff members of the Eritrean Embassy in Kenya and many nationals. During the occasion, Eritrea’s […]