Merhawi Mehari

[Merhawi Mehari @Merhawi34706199]

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[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

#Eritrea's Delegation led by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh met, yesterday in Washington, with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Ms. Allison Hooker, and, the Assistant Secretary for Africa, Mr. Frank Garcia ,respectively.

In the meeting with the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Minister Osman welcomed the removal of unilateral sanctions which must be seen as a positive and vital step for turning a new page in Eritrea-US relations.

Eritrea's objective is to create the basis for constructive, mutually beneficial, and genuine partnership in the period ahead. The new chapter should enable us to recoup missed opportunities; pivot towards enhancement of trade and investment; as well as explore and leverage new prospects for genuine partnership that eschews structural dependency, FM Osman stressed.

Minister Osman also referred to the need for further review of unwarranted policies of pressure pursued by previous Administrations. He elaborated on Eritrea's modest and constructive role in the promotion of peace, stability and security in its immediate and wider neighborhood which encompasses the Horn of Africa; the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden; the Nile Basin, and the Wider Gulf Region. The Minister expressed Eritrea's earnest hope to cultivate collaborative efforts with the US in these ideals as well as in the mechanism of cooperation charted out by the littoral States.

The Under Secretary for Political Affairs, for her part, underlined that the lifting of sanctions stemmed from President Trump's commitment to nurture bilateral partnerships based on mutual benefits. This will contribute to the crystallization of warm ties of cooperation between the two countries. Ms. Hooker further remarked on the broad convergence of broad themes of cooperation envisaged by the two sides in these initial and preliminary meetings.

The meeting with the Assistant Secretary State, Mr. Frank Garcia, was likewise focused on broadly similar themes. The two sides agreed that future talks will focus on more profound and concrete consultations for the promotion of trade and investment; regional peace and stability, as well as resolution of pending matters through constructive dialogue.

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[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Ethiopia's Potemkin Party: another despicable display of war psychosis and provocative saber-rattling at Hawassa on the weekend on the occasion of the "Inauguration of the Special Operations Command"!

The Potemkin Party continues to spew and ramp up, at almost every public occasion, toxic and provocative vitriol against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbour (s) in flagrant contravention of international law and established norms and parameters of regional peace and stability.

The pattern/war-recipe remains perilously the same:
*Barely cryptic declaration by the President of the Oromia Region two years ago that "Irrecha will be celebrated in the Red Sea (Assab), next year";
* Public display, at the Inauguration of Military Recruits few months ago, of an official Map of Ethiopia that unlawfully incorporates the port city of Assab and Eritrea's southern coastal territories;
* And these days, outrageous "announcement" on the weekend by the Chief of the Potemkin Party on the establishment of "an elite force" to police and ensure maritime security in the Red Sea from the tip of Somalia to Massawa (in Eritrea).
*The ill-advised MOU that the PP regime signed with Somaliland; the RSF training camp it has installed in southwestern Ethiopia reportedly under the bidding of the UAE; complete the picture of its irresponsible and reckless acts of fomenting conflict in the Horn of Africa region.

Poignant as it is, the Potemkin Party seems to believe that it has carte blanche to flout international law at its whimsical will in the current global climate of uncertainty and greater turbulence.

Indeed, it is indulging in these dangerous acts of aggression and regional destabilization while it continues to simultaneously seek - with a bowl in hand - financial bailouts from the IMF as well as other multilateral donors. Furthermore, over 21.4 million Ethiopians are seething under extreme poverty and continue to remain fully dependent on international humanitarian handouts for their survival.

The maritime security of the Red Sea is otherwise under the purview and prerogative of, and guaranteed by, the littoral States.

That the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Horn of Africa countries is inviolable is also too palpable to merit elaboration.
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[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Let us not mince our words and call a Spade a Spade!

1. The Potemkin Party has been obsessed/immersed in unparalleled military expenditure spree in the last three years.
2. In the last three quarters of 2026 alone, the regime has received 365 UAE Cargo/military deliveries for use in its multiple domestic conflicts and concomitant acts/designs of regional destablization.
3. At the same time, the regime has received - and these are conservative estimates - over 30 billion US Dollars in cumulative external financial assistance in the last eight years from several multilateral and bilateral donors.
4. And yet, almost 21.4 million people all over the country remain in dire conditions whose survival depends on humanitarian assistance.

In a nutshell, the priorities of this callous regime are crystal clear; reckless wars of delusional "grandeur" in lieu of the welfare of the majority of its people and enduring regional peace and stability.

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[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

መልእኽቲ ሚኒስተር ጉዳያት ወጻኢ ኣቶ ዑስማን ሳልሕ፡ ናብ ባይቶ ጸጥታ ሕቡራት ሃገራት
(10 ጥቅምቲ 2026)

ኤርትራ፡ ባይቶ ጸጥታ ሕቡራት ሃገራት፡ ነቲ ኣብ ኣህዛብ ክልቲኡ ሃገራት ከቢድ ዕንወት ዘስዕብን ንዞባዊ ርግኣት ዝዘርግን ኣዋጅ ኲናት ኢትዮጵያ ኣንጻር ኤርትራ ኣጥቢቑ ብምውጋዝ፡ ብመሰረት ምዕራፍ 7 ቻርተር ሕቡራት ሃገራት፡ ገታኢ ስጒምቲታት ክወስድ ትሓትት።

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[Sirak Bahlbi @SirakBahlbi]

There is absolutely NO rhyme or reason for #Eritrea to invade #Ethiopia. This is a blatant hoax designed by Abiy to fabricate a pretext for invading Eritrea’s sovereign territory.

Eritrea has not a single economic or political reason to invade Ethiopia.

On the other hand, Ethiopia not only has a motive to invade Eritrea, but Abiy Ahmed has openly declared his objective of securing sovereign sea access, by hook or by crook.

Whatever the outcome of Abiy’s adventure, it risks plunging the Horn of #Africa into an endless Armageddon of regional conflict.

The world needs to pay attention and act before it is too late.

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[Sirak Bahlbi @SirakBahlbi]

Abiy has been threatening to wipe #Eritrea off the map for years. When other countries make statements like that about #Israel, numerous countries rightly react strongly. Yet when #Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed makes similarly reckless and inflammatory statements, they are met with remarkably little to no condemnation and appear to be tolerated.

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[ፈለግ ሰውራ @halibetsahil]

ዓወት ንሓፋሽ ✊🏽

[Merhawi Mehari @Merhawi34706199]

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[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is these days accusing Eritrea for acts of "unprovoked aggression that may jeopardize regional peace and security".

Audacity and duplicity in their most extreme forms!

The indelible facts:
1. Ethiopia has in essence declared a war of aggression against Eritrea when its Prime Minister announced to his Parliament on 13 October 2023 that his regime will acquire "sovereign access to the sea, through negotiations if possible and by force if necessary".
2. As illustrated in the Press Release issued at the time (link below), Eritrea responded with exemplary restraint and equanimity to underline that it will not be provoked by these perplexing pronouncements and events.
3. In subsequent and repetitive campaigns to agitate and solicit support from his domestic constituencies to his war agenda, the PP's leader invoked "Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights" as a useful precedent for what he had in mind for Assab.
4. He went further to denigrate and deny Eritrea's independence by stating that "he could not find any legal documents in all Ethiopian Government archives - the Cabinet, Parliament etc. - in relation to Eritrea's independence".
5. His periodic and strident agitations included urging and reminding the Ethiopian Army that its core mission centered on "ensuring and maintaining the security of the Red Sea from the edge of Somalia to the Port of Massawa".
4. Taking their cue from the Potemkin Party's Chief, senior political and military officials dwelt on provocative statements on several public events; essentially to declare that they will correct the "historical mistake" and forcefully occupy the Eritrean port of Assab as well as its entire southern coastline to secure "strategic depth" to their phantom naval force.
5. And, on 27 September last month, the Ethiopian Army's Deputy Chief of Staff openly declared that "the offensive launched in Tigray will not stop there". He went on to state: "Mekelle is a mere stop-over, our ultimate destination is Assab; our main objective is to install our flag in the Red Sea".
6. The hysterical infatuation with the Red Sea must also be seen with previous intentions to wage a war of invasion against Eritrea but that were not publicly divulged at the time. Indeed, the PP regime did not only try to entice the TPLF to join forces for an invasion against Eritrea in confidential meetings in Djibouti and Seychelles during the Tigray War in early/mid 2022, but a confidential report issued by the EU Envoy after her visit to Ethiopia in September 2022 - a couple of months prior to the Pretoria Agreement - bluntly announced that the 2018 Peace Agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia had become "null and void". These were apparently sinister machinations to which Eritrea had no inkling at the time.

In brief, the Ethiopian regime has been pursuing, in effect, an unprovoked war of aggression against Eritrea for more than three years now in flagrant breach of foundational principles of international law and the UN Charter that prohibit the threat or use of force against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of another Member State.

https://t.co/PUdlL3vZQs

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[Berhane @EmbassyEritrea]

PRESS STATEMENT

Eritrea: Sovereignty Is Never an “Old Narrative”

The Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Washington, D.C. has taken note of the Middle East Forum article, “Eritrea’s Old Red Sea Narrative Meets a New Middle East,” published on 21 September 2026, in response to the interview granted by Eritrea’s Foreign Minister, Osman Saleh, to Middle East Eye.

……..The most important correction concerns its persistent and misleading description of #Eritrea as having simply “seceded” from #Ethiopia. This formulation is not merely imprecise; it reverses the historical sequence and obscures the legal and political circumstances through which Eritrea became an independent state. Addressing this issue is critical not only to refute the specific claims made by the @meforum , but also to correct a broader, pervasive myth. Eritrea was never a part of the Ethiopian nation, and any narrative that treats Eritrea as a simple territory seceded from Ethiopia misrepresents its distinct history formation as an Italian colony and nation building processes, its forced federation and subsequent military occupation, and the legitimate political and protracted armed struggle of its people to restore its full #independence………

The article presents a selective and fundamentally distorted account of Eritrea’s history and consequently mischaracterizes the basis of Eritrea’s contemporary position on the Red Sea.

To read more, please follow the link below:

https://t.co/ZkNNSemWUZ

#EritreaPrevails
#Africa
#Sovereignty

[Berhane @EmbassyEritrea]

PRESS STATEMENT

Eritrea: Sovereignty Is Never an “Old Narrative”

The Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Washington, D.C. has taken note of the Middle East Forum article, “Eritrea’s Old Red Sea Narrative Meets a New Middle East,” published on 21 September 2026, in response to the interview granted by Eritrea’s Foreign Minister, Osman Saleh, to Middle East Eye.

……..The most important correction concerns its persistent and misleading description of #Eritrea as having simply “seceded” from #Ethiopia. This formulation is not merely imprecise; it reverses the historical sequence and obscures the legal and political circumstances through which Eritrea became an independent state. Addressing this issue is critical not only to refute the specific claims made by the @meforum , but also to correct a broader, pervasive myth. Eritrea was never a part of the Ethiopian nation, and any narrative that treats Eritrea as a simple territory seceded from Ethiopia misrepresents its distinct history formation as an Italian colony and nation building processes, its forced federation and subsequent military occupation, and the legitimate political and protracted armed struggle of its people to restore its full #independence………

The article presents a selective and fundamentally distorted account of Eritrea’s history and consequently mischaracterizes the basis of Eritrea’s contemporary position on the Red Sea.

To read more, please follow the link below:

https://t.co/ZkNNSemWUZ

#EritreaPrevails
#Africa
#Sovereignty

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[www.eriswiss.com @eriswiss]

From Asmara to diaspora communities across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, Eritreans come together in a spirit of unity and jubilation. The celebrations often highlight #Eritrea’s cultural diversity, resilience, and national identity, with festivals, concerts, parades, and family gatherings taking place in many cities worldwide.

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[Asmerom Tekeste 🇪🇷 @Hagerawnet]

🇪🇷 at 35|• World Leaders Extend Independence Day Congratulations to #Eritrea and President Isaias Afwerki on the 35th Anniversary.
@tesfanews

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[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Exclusive Q &A: 'We Consider Eritrea a Pillar of Stability'; Egypt's Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Abdellaty

*"...This visit comes amidst several important occasions, most notably the approaching celebration of the 35th Anniversary of Eritrea’s Independence. Heartfelt congratulations on this auspicious occasion. I am carrying a message from President El-Sisi to his brother President Isaias – a message of empathy, brotherhood, friendship, support, and solidarity".

*"...Firstly, we view Eritrea as a fundamental pillar of stability in this troubled region, the Horn of Africa. We admire President Isaias’s wisdom in managing relations with a high degree of tact, balance, and de-escalation. Secondly, there is a shared vision between the two Presidents regarding managing relations in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa. We manage these relations based on dialogue, focusing on improving living standards, enhancing economic and technical cooperation, and avoiding military escalation or rash adventures with unpredictable consequences. We cannot afford such situations; we already have more than enough problems".

*"...There is a strong alignment between Egyptian and Eritrean viewpoints that all matters related to the governance and security of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden are solely the responsibility of the littoral states. This is crystal clear and non-negotiable. Discussions are currently underway among the littoral states – particularly with Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, and Somalia – to activate the Council of Arab and African States Bordering the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The focus is on activating this council as quickly as possible to ensure that governance and security of the Red Sea are a reality, not just rhetoric. This necessitates activating the council’s mechanisms, which will be headquartered in Saudi Arabia. There are clear visions for linking ports and fostering logistical cooperation among Red Sea ports of the littoral states. Security, too, must be the sole responsibility of the littoral states and no other parties. This is a clear and non-negotiable point".

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[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

#Eritrea: Independence Day Celebrations on full swing. Street Carnival at Martyrs and Liberation Avenues in Asmara this afternoon showcasing cultural dances and fielding more than 13,000 participants from all administrative sub-zones in the capital.

Photo exhibition and documentary films also featured in festive events organized by Eritrea's Defense Forces (yesterday); and the National Union of Eritrean women (this morning), respectively.

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[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Education: The Bedrock of #Eritrea’s Development and Social Justice; by Habtom Tesfamichael
(Paraphrased from Interview with Dr. Halima Mohammed, the Minister of Education)

*"...Significant achievements have been recorded over the past 35 years. The student population has grown from approximately 200,000 at independence to around 800,000 today. Schools have been constructed across the country, national curricula have been developed in all Eritrean languages, and ongoing efforts are being made to strengthen the teaching force by creating opportunities to enhance their qualifications".

*"...Nevertheless, important challenges persist. To address these challenges, the Ministry is focusing on expanding access, particularly in lowland and remote areas; reforming curricula to strengthen vocational pathways; improving teacher recruitment, training, and working conditions; decentralizing operations; strengthening research and evidence-based planning; modernizing schools with ICT, virtual labs, and digital libraries; and enhancing parental and community involvement. Greater investment in boarding facilities, laboratories, and teaching materials is also underway".

*"...As Eritrea marks 35 years of independence, its education system reflects both impressive progress and a clear determination to overcome remaining obstacles. The experience accumulated and the foundation built during these decades provide renewed hope and confidence. With sustained commitment, increased investment, and focused reforms, education will continue to serve as the very soul of the nation’s march toward social justice, harmony, and rapid development".

https://t.co/RRWpuiwrcO

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[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Audacity of Potemkin Party minions and their hired apologists is indeed beyond the pale.

The PP regime's delusional policies continue to foment, beyond any shred of doubt, unnecessary tension in the region:
- Exhibit 1: the illicit MOU that the PP regime signed stealthily with Somaliland in January 2024;
- Exhibit 2: the relentless media and diplomatic campaigns, accompanied by incessant saber-rattling, that the regime has unleashed since December 2023 to invade Assab in pursuit of its pipedream of "sovereign access to the sea";
- Exhibit 3: PP's widely reported (Yale University findings etc.) involvement in the conflict in the Sudan whose tentacles and dangerous ramifications (link below) are multi-layered and grave indeed.

Still, PP minions and their apologists accuse Eritrea and other countries in the region for "conspiracies... for forming an axis of powers" against Ethiopia.

These false flags are too transparent and cannot camouflage the real source and incubator of unnecessary and avoidable tension in the Horn of Africa region.

The lofty aspirations of the peoples of the region remain enduring peace and cooperation anchored on respect of each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity; not perennial conflicts to mollify elusive ambitions of hegemony and domination.

https://t.co/j7f3eN57o7

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[Ghideon Musa @GhideonMusa]

The #Eritrea n national football team has arrived in Morocco ahead of their crucial return to international competition. They will face Eswatini this coming Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in the first leg of the preliminary round qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

We wish them good luck !