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Algeria at the Crossroads of Regional Security

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Eritrea

Rising Eritrean Artists Redefine a Cultural Landscape

In Asmara’s modest galleries and in digital spaces that extend far beyond the Horn of Africa, a new generation of Eritrean artists is reshaping the country’s cultural narrative. Their work, a dialogue between...

Traditional Dance as the Pulse of Eritrean Culture

In Eritrea, the rhythm of traditional dance resonates far beyond performance halls and village squares. It is an enduring expression of cultural identity, a medium through which history, community, and collective memory converge....

Eritrea’s Festivals: A Tapestry of Tradition and Celebration

Across Eritrea, festivals illuminate the nation’s rich cultural heritage, revealing a mosaic of traditions rooted in centuries of history. These celebrations, scattered throughout the calendar, offer a window into the customs, music, dance, and cuisine of the country’s diverse ethnic communities, reflecting the deep social bonds that define Eritrean life. Independence Day on May 24th remains the country’s most resonant national celebration. Commemorating liberation from Ethiopian rule in 1991, the day is marked by parades, performances, and public ceremonies that convey a profound sense of national pride. Streets of Asmara and other towns fill with vibrant displays of unity, as Eritreans honor the resilience and determination that shaped the nation. The...

Eritrea’s Culinary Traditions: A Story Told Through Food

On a table spread with woven baskets and clay dishes, Eritrea’s cuisine tells a story that is both intimate and expansive. Each meal carries...

Injera and Spicy Stews Anchor Eritrea’s Culinary Traditions

In Eritrea, food is rarely just sustenance. It is a marker of heritage, a reflection of history, and a deeply communal ritual. At the center of this tradition lies injera, the spongy sourdough flatbread...

Injera and Spicy Stews Anchor Eritrea’s Culinary Traditions

In Eritrea, food is rarely just sustenance. It is a marker of heritage, a reflection of history, and a deeply communal ritual. At the center of this tradition lies injera, the spongy sourdough flatbread that defines much of the country’s cuisine and acts as both utensil and table. Around it gather richly seasoned stews—meat, lentil, or vegetable—that transform a meal into something closer to a shared ceremony. Prepared from finely...

Traditional Dance as the Pulse of Eritrean Culture

In Eritrea, the rhythm of traditional dance resonates far beyond performance halls and village squares. It is an enduring expression of cultural identity, a medium through which history, community, and collective memory converge....

Eritrea’s Coffee Ceremonies Brew History, Hospitality, and Flavor

In Eritrea, coffee is less a beverage than a ritual, a practice woven into daily life and communal identity....