Profile Q & A - “My Dream is to See #Eritrea Become the Biotech Country of Africa”: An Interview with Dr. Medhanie Marikos
Inspiring and visionary professional pledge to contribute to nation-building; a commendable pledge that epitomizes the Diaspora's established practices and unparalleled commitment to serve their nation and people in various ways.
"...Like every Eritrean family, mine struggled for Eritrea’s independence. Since my youth, I have carried the dream of contributing my part to the nation-building process. This means bringing the scientific knowledge I gained in the U.S. back home to Eritrea and adapting it to help my fellow nationals grow. Every time I learn about the history of our struggle and the heavy price paid for it, I am inspired to replicate that same victory in science and technology by applying the iconic principles of self-reliance, dedication, and sacrifice. Ultimately, my dream is to see Eritrea become the Biotech country of Africa".
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🚨From the moment they set foot in #Ethiopia, #Oromos have built their future by tearing others down, using unimaginable cruelty and large-scale destruction. What we are seeing now is simply the continuation of that same mentality. This is happening right now in the #Amhara region as we speak.
Since October 2023, Abiy has repeatedly claimed—both in video statements and written remarks—that he has explained his concerns about how #Ethiopia “lost its ports.” Yet to this day, no one has produced a single piece of evidence showing that he raised this issue in the way he suggests.
Looking back at this interview Abiy Ahmed gave in Davos in 2019, it is striking that eventhough the host prompted him oddly by pointing out that Ethiopia, with more than 100 million people, has no ports, and then asked follow-up questions about his first visit to #Eritrea.
He had the global stage at that moment. He could have even implied regret that Ethiopia is landlocked, or expressed concern about lacking sea access—let alone frame it as an existential issue for the country.
But listen to his response. He said he felt safer traveling to #Asmara, Eritrea than coming to #Davos. He went on to state, “The issue of conflict in our region is the ego of leaders… and when we fight each other, we end up begging for food.”
Nowhere did he describe Ethiopia’s landlocked status as a crisis, an injustice, or an existential threat.
This stark contrast between his earlier statements and his current disastrous trajectory raises serious questions about credibility, and about the direction in which he is leading Ethiopia.
This msg is to the gullible Ethiopians who have hope on Berged Nehamedu to do their dirty work! one thing I know
It’s very difficult to penetrate into Eritreans when it comes to motherland Eritrea ✊🏽🇪🇷 just to be clear 😅🤣😂
Hemeti; "because of Eritrea we lost A LOT! We lost Khartoum because of Eritrea...by drone, by artillery, we lost a lot" You think Eritrea is going to sit and wait for these criminals to come to Eritrea?
H.E Biniam Berhe @biniamb , Chargé d'affaires en pied, Embassy of #Eritrea to Ethiopia and Permanent Mission to AU & UNECA is attending the 39 Ordinary session of the African Union Assembly.