Ghidewon Abay

Born and raised in #Eritrea: an independent & self-reliant African nation that is working for social justice, dignity & prosperity of all its people.

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

#Eritrea - From the Annals of History

Manufacturing Non-Viability: Britain’s Plunder and the Economic Dismantling of #Eritrea, 1941–1952
by David Yeh (https://t.co/512O7pb8z2)

https://t.co/LMPAhNwQyZ via @RedSeaBeacon

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

The Weaponization of Victimhood: How Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party Trapped itself in Its Own Regional Expansionist Ploys
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Research and Documentation Division
18 August 2026

*"...For the past three years, the PP has been openly threatening the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbors; questioned the very existence of sovereign states; and, through its collusion with disruptive external actors, systematically contributed to the destabilization of the Horn of Africa. Yet today, it cries foul, manufacturing a narrative of 'encirclement and external conspiracy' to conceal its own crippling domestic shortcomings and regional failures".

*"...the Prosperity Party’s campaign against Eritrea is a naked attempt to externalize a deep-seated domestic crisis and can neither hoodwink its domestic constituency nor the international community".

*"...Eritrea’s sovereignty is not a bargaining chip, nor is it a historical inconvenience to be corrected according to the miscalculations of a reckless neighbor. It is an immutable fact of international law and African political history. Duplicitous attempts of manufacturing a narrative of encirclement by hostile alliances, and portrayal of the primary initiator of regional tensions as the 'the innocent victim' cannot alter that reality".

"ጭጉራፍ'ሲ ባዕላ ሃሪማ ተእዊ!" እዩ እቲ ነገሩ።

https://t.co/H7oFKZwUk2

[Berhane @EmbassyEritrea]

Embassy of the State of Eritrea - Press Release - 17 Aug 2026 https://t.co/Z03EtjPdQN

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Potemkin Party's signature trademark has been aptly described by the formula: PP Propaganda = Lies + Deception + Delusion + Disinformation + "Dazzling" Optics.

Indeed, the article (Al Jazeera, 11 June 2026) by mercurial Getachew Reda (PP's Advisor for East African Affairs); and Redwan Hussein, (PP's Director General for National Intelligence and Security Services) accentuates, in more graphic terms, this poignant reality.

Let us revert to the facts:

1. The tragic war that ravaged Ethiopia for two years from 4 November 2020 until 2 November 2022 with devastating consequences stemmed from, and has its roots in, Ethiopia's internal and perennial ethnic cleavages. Eritrea was dragged into the imposed conflict at the behest of the Federal Government, and more importantly, due to the broad objectives of the war agenda that explicitly included and targeted Eritrea itself. This is on the public record. As one of the principal architects and fervent advocates of the war, Getachew Redda is intimately aware of all these facts; a matter that is easily validated by his numerous posts under his X handle in those tragic times.
2. At the end of the war, PP political and military leaders from the Prime Minister downwards, profusely expressed their profound gratitude to Eritrea. Again, this is on the public record.
2. Getachew Reda and Redwan Hussein weave a theatrical and fictitious story about the consternation of their South African Hosts in Pretoria as the "negotiating team from the two warring parties would get into a fist fight in the middle of the Conference Hall if not shepherded to steer clear of one another".
3. Problem with this fictitious and romanticized story is the Parties had, in fact, held secret meetings in Djibouti and Seychelles months back under the sponsorship of US and EU "Peace Facilitators". And as it was later divulged by Getachew Redda himself, the two Teams had contemplated prompt reconciliation, reportedly under the prodding of the PP Party, to join forces and wage a war of aggression against Eritrea that they both agreed was, in their contorted views, "the ultimate threat to them". These meetings took place in August 2022; when the war was still raging ferociously. A Confidential EU Report issued in September 2022 further corroborated this "imminent trend".
4. The Pretoria Agreement is essentially a peace-pact between warring sides in Ethiopia. It is, and remains, an Ethiopian affair; purely and exclusively. Eritrea's stance and support to the Pretoria Agreement stems from its principled desire and commitment to promote regional peace and stability. In this sense, Eritrea has neither the political appetite nor the interest to scuttle an agreement between Ethiopian political forces if all the parties indeed implement the provisions of the agreement in good faith.
5. In this perspective, PP's current propaganda and transparent disinformation campaigns, as epitomized by the article in question, are designed to re-package the unprovoked agenda of conflict and hostility that it has unleashed against Eritrea since December 2023 in the quest of what it calls "sovereign access to the sea", in "self-defense" terms.
6. The unfortunate fact is: it is PP's delusional agendas (illicit MOU with Somali-land; logistical and other military support to RSF under the bidding of other external forces; and provocative pronouncement, accompanied by unremitting saber-rattling, for acquiring Assab and other Eritrean coastal lands "through negotiations if possible and force if necessary" ) that are stoking unnecessary and avoidable tensions in the Horn. "ጭጉራፍ'ሲ ሃሪማ ተእዊ" ፥ ከም ዝበሃል።
https://t.co/2MuR9MZUna

[Ghidewon Abay @Ghidewon]

Eritreans in the #DMV area celebrating #Eritrea@35.

[Ghidewon Abay @Ghidewon]

#Eritrea@35 celebration in #Washington, #DC

[Ghideon Musa @GhideonMusa]

Nairobi Rocks!

The 35th Eritrean Independence Day celebrations in Nairobi officially kicked off on Sunday, May 24, in a vibrant explosion of joy, unity, and deep national pride. The Eritrean community in Kenya came together in full force, turning the occasion into a colorful showcase of culture, music, dance, and shared heritage that beautifully reflected the resilience of the Eritrean people both at home and in the diaspora.

The highlight of this memorable gathering was the live broadcast of President Isaias Afwerki’s address to the nation, which which was aired direct from EriTv, electrified the atmosphere and infused the event with profound patriotic emotion and inspiration.

As Eritrea marks this milestone under the powerful theme “Our Resilience: Our Guarantee,” the celebrations in Nairobi stood as a powerful testament to the unbreakable bond between the homeland and its nationals abroad — a proud reaffirmation of identity, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to Eritrea’s bright future.

#EritreaIndependenceDay #Eritrea

[Embassy of Eritrea to Ethiopia PM to AU & ECA @ERIEMBAET]

The journey of the last 35 years proves that when a people are united, their resilience becomes an unbreakable guarantee for the future. As we look ahead, we remain committed to building a prosperous, self-reliant, and harmonious nation.
https://t.co/sfkgiHHZ4r

[Nahla Valji @nahlav]

And tonight’s official commemoration at the Stadium - and firework finale !

[Ghideon Musa @GhideonMusa]

Happy Independence Day #Eritrea

[Ghidewon Abay @Ghidewon]

35th #Eritrean independence celebrations in Washington DC underway #Eritrea@35

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Arteries of Progress: #Eritrea’s Transport and Communications Sectors Drive National Development
By Habtom Tesfamichael - Paraphrased Report from extensive local media interview with Mr. Tesfaselassie Berhane, the Minister of Transport and Communications

*"...Over the three and a half decades since independence, Eritrea has undertaken major efforts to rebuild and modernize its transport and communication sectors, transforming them into essential foundations for national development, economic activity, and social integration. Emerging from a period of severe infrastructural depletion, the country pursued a strategic approach aimed at creating a more integrated national system capable of improving connectivity and ensuring equitable access to services throughout the nation".

*"...Overall, the development of Eritrea’s transport and communication sector reflects a long-term process of reconstruction and modernization aimed at strengthening national integration, expanding economic opportunities, and improving access to services. While challenges remain, continued investment and strategic planning have enabled important progress in connecting people and communities throughout the country".
https://t.co/FTthEGyGZH

[Berhane @EmbassyEritrea]

Congratulatory Message from President Donald J. Trump

In his message, President Donald Trump said that the American people join him in congratulating the people and Government of #Eritrea on the 35th anniversary of Eritrea’s independence, May 24. He also expressed respect and admiration for the steadfast spirit and resilience of the Eritrean people, as well as for their dedication to Eritrea’s national sovereignty.

President Donald Trump further noted that, consistent with the sentiment he expressed in his letter to President Isaias last year, and with the previous era now behind us, he believes the time is right to move forward and work together on shared peace and prosperity across the #Horn of #Africa and the #RedSea.

https://t.co/R5GceLQtq2

[Ghidewon Abay @Ghidewon]

What the Music Kept: How Music Made Eritrea

“music was never incidental to the Eritrean liberation struggle. It was load-bearing. It held the feelings of a generation until those feelings became action. It named the battles as they were fought and carried the dead forward when the living had to keep moving. It told a people who they were — and who they were becoming — at the exact moment they needed to hear it.”
https://t.co/hTwWizlau5
By Raymok M. Ketema

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

#Eritrea: the Long Road to Independence
by Shabait Staff

Eritrea, strategically positioned along the Red Sea in the volatile Horn of Africa, is a country shaped by resilience, sacrifice, and an unrelenting struggle for self-determination. With its long, unspoiled coastline and deep historical roots stretching back to the dawn of humanity, the nation occupies a unique place in both African and world history.

Yet Eritrea’s modern story has been defined above all by decades of foreign efforts at domination, political betrayal, and one of the longest liberation wars on the African continent.

As Eritreans worldwide celebrate the 35th anniversary of independence, this three-part series revisits the historical forces, international interventions, and popular resistance that forged the Eritrean nation

https://t.co/NDW7lBMdG3

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

As part and parcel of the ongoing festivities for the 35th Anniversary of Independence Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a Celebratory Reception yesterday evening attended by senior Government/PFDJ officials, Members of the Diplomatic Corps and all MFA staff.

Keynote speech by Minister Osman Saleh (link below). Event featured cultural shows, dramas etc.

*"...Just as our people demonstrated extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment during the years of the armed struggle, they have, in the post-independence era, mirrored that same indomitable national resolve, dignity, and sense of ownership over their country. This enduring devotion and patriotic spirit constitute one of the most remarkable chapters in Eritrea’s modern history".

*"...Eritrea remains steadfast in its conviction that the domestic affairs of sovereign nations must be resolved through nationally owned solutions, free from external interference, coercion, or imposition. Eritrea further maintains that the establishment of a just, balanced, inclusive, and genuinely representative international order is indispensable to the advancement of lasting peace, justice, stability, and equitable cooperation among nations. These principled positions, once deliberately dismissed, distorted, or marginalized, are today gaining increasing recognition and resonance among peoples and states across the world".

*"...To concluded, the Government and people of Eritrea reaffirm their unwavering commitment to principled engagement in international affairs and their continued readiness to contribute to the peace, stability, dignity, and collective prosperity of the peoples of our region, our continent, and the wider world".
https://t.co/k1do9grypJ

[Ghidewon Abay @Ghidewon]

Thirty-five years ago today, on May 21, 1991, the #Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (#EPLF), advancing toward the liberation of #Asmara, shattered the heavily fortified Derg front at #Dekemhare and liberated the town. The collapse of the Dekemhare Front marked a decisive turning point in the final phase of the 30-year long #Eritrean War of independence. Realizing that the end was inevitable, Mengistu Hailemariam, Ethiopia’s brutal Communist dictator, finally saw the handwriting on the wall and fled to Zimbabwe with his tail between his legs ጭርኡ ደጒሉ ሃዲሙ.

Remarkably, the late Memhir Asres Tesma,one of Eritrea’s finest and most influential poets, songwriters, and musicians, had already captured Mengistu’s violent character in his superbly crafted Tigrinya poem “The Rabid Dog” as early as 1977, after witnessing him hurl bottles filled with blood while swearing to shed the blood of his opponents.

Mengistu, the rabid bulldog, the warmonger, may have departed, but sadly #Ethiopia didn’t fare any better under Meles Zenawi and now @AbiyAhmedAli that followed him.

@hadnetkeleta @bintekbin @EliasAmare @banabt @Yehdavid @DahlaKib @Landofcandoppl @SirakBahlbi @GhideonMusa @globalezra @AlulaFre

[Ghidewon Abay @Ghidewon]

From Finfinnee, fiction never seems to stop. History is fictionalized, myths are repackaged as facts, and even matters of faith are too often dressed in convenient mythology. When stories alone are not enough, texts are bent, narratives are revised, and repetition is mistaken for truth. At this point, one begins to wonder whether it is cultural habit, political necessity, or perhaps something in the water that keeps fiction and lies flowing so effortlessly.

[Red Sea Beacon @RedSeaBeacon]

CHRISTIANITY, THE AKSUMITE EMPIRE, ABYSSINIA, AND MYTH OF CONTINUITY

… Christianity emerged in the first century CE in the eastern Mediterranean, particularly in the regions of Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Asia Minor, through the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth and the communities formed by his early followers.
… Christianity first reached the Red Sea region through the movements of merchants, sailors, and travelers navigating the maritime trade routes that linked Northeast Africa with the Near East, the Mediterranean world, and even India.
… A central pillar of Abyssinian imperial ideology was the claim that its ruling dynasty descended from the biblical King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. This claim rests primarily on the Kebra Nagast (“The Glory of the Kings”), a fourteenth-century text compiled during the rise of the Solomonic dynasty after it overthrew the Zagwe rulers.
… the Solomonic genealogy presented in the Kebra Nagast is best understood as a medieval political fiction.

Read more: https://t.co/JiqYVVsMI5 by David Yeh

#AfricanUnion #HornofAfrica #Eritrea #Ethiopia #Sudan #Somalia #Egypt @hawelti @shabait @EmbassyEritrea @hadnetkeleta @SirakBahlbi @Ghidewon @PMEthiopia @MFAEthiopia @MofaSudan @MOFASomalia @MfaEGYPT @_AfricanUnion @StateDept @AJEnglish @BBCWorld @AFP @TheEconomist @thenation @PressTV @Telegraph @nytimes @UN @dwnews @tesfanews @TheReporterET @gulf_news

[Red Sea Beacon @RedSeaBeacon]

REBUTTAL TO PRIME MINISTER ABIY AHMED’S ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ERITREA

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, addressing the House of People’s Representatives of Ethiopia, on 3 February 2026, and in his interview broadcast on ETV on 3rd of March 2026 made a long list of highly defamatory allegations against Eritrea.
… Historical facts do not change with political convenience. Ethiopia’s own official records – expressed through press releases, judicial findings, and official statements – demonstrate that Eritrea’s role during the conflict was recognized, defended, and appreciated by the Government of Ethiopia itself.

Read more: https://t.co/Mv7kVGq9gE by Adoulis Tewolde
#AfricanUnion #HornofAfrica #Eritrea #Ethiopia #Sudan #Somalia #Egypt @hawelti @shabait @EmbassyEritrea @hadnetkeleta @SirakBahlbi @Ghidewon @PMEthiopia @MFAEthiopia @MofaSudan @MOFASomalia @MfaEGYPT @_AfricanUnion @StateDept @AJEnglish @BBCWorld @AFP @TheEconomist @thenation @PressTV @Telegraph @nytimes @UN @dwnews @tesfanews @TheReporterET @gulf_news