About a year before his imprisonment withanalleged roleinthe January 2013military mutiny, Abdella Jabir,theformer head of Organizational Affairs and one of the top five executives of the ruling party(PeoplesFront for Democracy and Justice),wasviolentlyambushedin the capital, Asmara,bysupposedly unidentifiedassailants. [1], Abrahams first release, Wegahta (Sunrise), was released in 1991. South African con-artists Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana are not good people. In the process, it wants to challenge gentrification and the capitalist logic of home ownership. God bless him, What are you anti-isaias people complaining about. Abraham joined the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) at the age of 12, as a member of a cultural troupe which toured areas controlled by the EPLF. Its no secret among observant citizens thatall the top military commanders andmostinfluential governmentministersbeardeep animosityagainst one another. Dictator Isayas's son gets married while isayas separates other peoples family by the infinite national service.smh. He has so much in common with President Museveni: a revolutionary past as a freedom fighter, independent minded, a passion for a free but integrated Africa, indigenous solutions to Africa's political, social and economic problems and above all selflessness and sacrifice in the service of their people. All of you who do not realise how blessed your people and your country is for having Isaias as Eritreas leader do not deserve him! We Eritreans defend our country and we will defend our country for generations to come. And anyone who doesn't believe me ,watch the freaks interviews with foreign journalist, read UN and amnesty international reports. Fourth Estate, Learn how and when to remove this template message, British Military Administration in Eritrea, "Eritreans, Fresh From Victory, Must Now Govern", The Despotism of Isaias Afewerki: Eritrea's dictator makes his move on Tigray. Eritrea's Isaias Afwerki has long coveted access to Ethiopia's economy. During Ethiopias own revolution in 1974, Isaias led the highland-dominated Eritrean Peoples Liberation Front (EPLF). My God bless you!! You're all citizen journalists and so are madote-dot-com. Comments have been closed on this article. The GOE or Shabait doesn't need to mention this "news", you idiot! your idle leader can do nothing but sleeping in asmera palace !!! Biography . Abduwas onceAfwerkismentee, whom the president treated like his son. Afwerki attended primary schools in Asmara and graduated from Prince Makonnen High School in that city in 1965. Isaias Afwerki was born on February 2, 1946 in the . Reply ObaafqXzzlrkq Additional comment actions Isaias has three kids: Abraham, Elsa and Berhane. LOL go back to shabait, ask the rebuff authors in rebuff central to rebuff a story about rebuffing. just try to with agameeea1. Wise up and smell the coffe. For example,in 2010Afwerkigranted a rareinterviewwithAl-JazeeraEnglish. Very good, Thanks for this i see why this man means a lot to Eritreans. Trained, armed & crowned the Agames to Minilik Place3, Defeated Ethiopia, it's fprgein masters, arms suppliers & war advisors to liberate his homeland, ERITREA.4, Captured Russian & Ethiopian Army, Airforce, Navy Generals, pilots, war ships, tanks & arms,5, Forced the UN to conduct REFERUNDUM in Eritrea.6, Forced the world to recognize FREE ERITREA,His name is JIGNA TEGADALAY ISSAIAS AFEWRKI. I came to this site to socialise with my fellow Eritrean's. Epic picture! I had the Honor to Meet Abraham a few years back what a pleasant and humble person he is. [9], The government of Eritrea denies the allegations and in turn accuses Amnesty International of supporting a political agenda of "regime change". Thanks to Issias our young children with hopes and dreams are fleeing to other countries such as Sudan Ethiopia Egypt and Israel in hopes to live a better life!Instead they are beeing held hostige or beeing slaves in order for money.When is this gonna end if we don't stand up and make our voices heard against Afewerki.SPEAK UP! The Eritrean forces joined hands with the ENDF and allegedly with the help of UAE armed drones counter-attacked the TPLF forces. Abrham died on 7 October 2006 by drowning when he tried to save a friend in the Red Sea near Massawa. [2], In 2006, Abraham drowned when he tried to save a friend in the Red Sea near Massawa. Abraham T Zere Exiled Eritrean journalist/writer based in the US 24 May 2018 Isaias Afwerki is the first President of Eritrea, a position he has held since its independence in 1993 [Reuters]. Abrham continue to blend his music with jazz,R&B, and reggae rhythms at the same time maintaining his musics originally and authenticity.One song from the album,Semay Iyu Deretey(The Sky's My Limit),has become on of the popular song in Eritrea. [23], In this sense, he strongly advocates the necessity for the development of indigenous political and economic institutions, while maintaining that Eritrea must pursue a development strategy that suits its internal conditions and available resources. Thanks a loot for this Biography,Please any one would like to join discussion have RESPECT for this ERITREAN SITE dont come to our house to insult us if you dont like the topic why you are here? we love him and we have many more like him. The music and art of Lauryn Hill and Chiwoniso Maraire combined sexiness with political consciousness, offering Black women a way out of rigid categorization. Updates? Austerity is a common economic policy, but what is it actually? Under international pressure, on 26 March 2021, after a meeting between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Isaias, it was announced that Eritrean troops will withdraw from the Tigray Region. During the Eritrean War of Independence, Abraham and his family fled the fighting and lived as refugees in Sudan. Save record. [23], The EPLF renamed itself the People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) in 16 February 1994 as part of its transition to a political party. Nothing worse that seeing a hyper-sensitive Eritrean who takes anything not praising the Government as being the end of the world. [18] Arriving in a coma, he was treated at Sheba Medical Center, where his life was saved. who the hell you are tlking about?! We wish you and your new family, all the best as usual. May God grant him many, many helthy and joyful years. In June 2018, Ethiopia's newly elected prime minister Abiy Ahmed negotiated an end to the border war between the countries, including reciprocal visits by Isaias and Abiy in July 2018. Madote, thanks a million!Comment.? Mr. President you are the best we relay like you due to you and your friends you are still fighting. Shame on you. He is from Temben Tigray . This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. A blessed country has a very modest first family, and Eritrea got one.Abraham with your great parents congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! . Buharism, the social and economic outlook of Nigerias outgoing president, did not seek an alternative to neoliberal globalization, but sought to consolidate Nigerias place in it. An American Admirer. Hey?! That is the biggest gift a first president can give to his country. What can one say to define somebody like our beloved President, one who is beyond description?Joy has no language but becomes a reason to praise & thank the Good Lord for bestowing it and then pray: Good Lord, You gave Eritrea many Isayases to get free, please render the present & future Eritrean generations likewise, Isayased to live free with dignity!Amen! ", "The brutal dictatorship the world keeps ignoring", "Torture and Other Rights Abuses Are Widespread in Eritrea, U.N. 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In February 1994, the EPLF held its third congress, and Isaias was elected secretary-general of the Peoples Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) by an overwhelming majority of votes. My government and my hardworking people makes me proud. News. A Gannett Company. There is no question about this and the world knows this. its haram to beg in Eritrean culture. Here are the lyrics of the song.In tigrinya. I cant believe how blindly ppl love this sick president! Eritrean people must speak up and choose another man with knowledge to run our country! But you're right, his name is actually Abraham Isaias Afwerki. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. He canceled the 1997 presidential elections, and in 2001 he virtually closed the national press. Instead he is serving his nation like every eritrean youth in Eritrea. Peoples voice is not heard in any way this means the government doesnt represent the people. WE ARE SOOO BLESSED to have our president. Abraham T. Zere is US-based Eritrean exiled journalist and writer. Eritrean state news media is awful and the Eritrean government is to blame for this. Elsa Afewerki. Isaias Afwerki, Afwerki also spelled Afewerki, (born February 2, 1946, Asmara, Eritrea), Eritrean independence leader and president of Eritrea from 1993. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Isaias Afwerki was born in the Aba Shi'Aul district of Asmara, Eritrea. I'm an Eritrean, I have watched this happen to my own family. PRESIDENT ISAIAS AFWERKI beaka tehabine you are the most Historical Person in the PAST , PRESENT,and FUTURE of Eritrea . If i tell any African this story do you think they believe me hearing unbelievable story.Goodbless ISaias. He became President of the National Assembly in 1993. Isaias Afwerki(Tigrinya: , pronounced [isajas afwrki](listen); born 2 February 1946)[1]is an Eritreanpolitician and partisan who has been the president of Eritreasince shortly after he led the Eritrean People's Liberation Front(EPLF) to victory in May 1991, ending the 30-year-old war for independencefrom Ethiopia. Congra Abraham, We are proud of all the young generation in Eritrea. He is a man of the people and leaders like him come into our lives once in a blue moon.God bless him and may he give him more years of good health. You are ours and we are yours. Frustrated with the dysfunctional, corrupt system and his fathers abusive treatment,BerhaneIsaiasAfwerkiattempted to flee the country illegally in 2015. Abrham moved to Italy, where he learned to play the Krar, a five or six stringed bowl-shaped lyre from Eritrea and Ethiopia. Isaias's public relations strategy is simple. The President of Eritrea, Isaias Afwerki, rose to prominence in the struggle for independence, achieved from Ethiopia in 1991, where he moved 'from heroic liberator to iron-fisted saboteur' of that independence. Your IP: Isaias Afwerki's age 73 years old. Abrham have a lot of song such as, .1994(Tesfaiya snqey(Hope is my supply/kit). While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. May God bless the Eritrean President President Isaias is in Uganda now.He is a remarkably simple, clear headed and insightful on almost all subjects he chooses to talk about. He is a person with a vision and a love for his country and his people. Peace to you all fellow country-men. I hope their sucrifice was worth it. Congrats to Abraham, everyone loves him in Asmara. Among the most privileged and close associates of the president, he in turn terrorized the nations art community and state news media into abject compliance for a decade. I AM PROUD OF YOU TO BE AN Eritrean citizen cos you are the only brave man who let all Eritreans dreams to come in to freedom ,peace and security to ur people and country. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Personally, I've heard he did have some schooling in the UK, but I'm not too sure myself. what a stroy of one man that can do. Abrham first releases, Wegahta(sunrise)was released in 1991 During the following 15 years, Abraham released two more albums which further propelled his among Eritreans.His songs were popular because his lyrics expressed a strong and poetic image of Eritreans culture. All Eritreans have contributed to the struggle for independence. Later, afterhisrelease,in a bizarre twistAfwerkigave himan important post as head of acommissionin charge ofprivatizing government houses. he define you ppl very well cruel and power hungry bastard. I don't have any words to express this guy i mean what kind of person sees a future of long years to come? He was interested in music from an early age, taking up the harmonica. Remembered for his Tigrinya-language music, this Eritrean vocalist and songwriter released four albums between 1991 and his death in 2006: Wegahta . IntodaysEritrea,there is no differencebetween the jailer and the jailed. Can you honestly say Shabait is a 'news' media? Corruptionamong select high-ranking officials,mainlyin the army,isnot only allowed but encouraged. What does that say about your creditably in which you say stuff without any evidence? Isaias Afwerki wife Isaias Afwerki is married to Saba Haile. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Abraham Afewerki was born in 1966 in Asmara, Eritrea. I'm embarrassed for you all! Abraham Afewerki's age is 56. After years of military struggle, the EPLF defeated Ethiopian troops in May 1991. Every Eritrean knows the government of Eritrea has a pathetic and backward news media (if we can call it that). Given that Isaias had long used the conflict with Ethiopia as an excuse for the repressive conditions in his country, many wondered how the recent changes would affect the lives of Eritreans. IntodaysEritrea,there is no differencebetween the jailer and the jailed. One of the most down to Earth and really kool gentlemen you can ever talk to. [2], In addition to being president, Isaias is the chairman of Eritrea's sole legal political party, the People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ). Performance & security by Cloudflare. [22], Isaias played a key role in the grassroots movement which rapidly gathered momentum and brought about the demise of the zonal divisions of the liberation army. The man on the right is less familiar, but behind the warm smile and the friendly arm across Haddish's shoulder is one of the world's longest-ruling dictators, Eritrea's Isaias Afwerki. Diplomatic and commercial ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea were reestablished, and on July 9 the two leaders issued a joint statement declaring that the state of war between their countries was over. Afwerki was born in the Abu Shi'aul district of Asmara, Eritrea on February 2, 1946. The history of our country is evolving and I am old enough to remember things. Abraham Afewerki, ( ) (30 January 1966 7 October 2006) was an Eritrean singer, songwriter, and music producer. His younger sister, Elsa, completed her national service duties in Sawa and currently works for ERI-TV. (where apparently its not rape and it the women's responsibility NOT to get pregnant). The presidents application offearand terroraremanifested in different forms. Amnesty also claims that torturefor punishment, interrogation and coercionis widespread. Abraham Issayas never got any education abroad. He is a wise and great man! Isaias Afwerki. He routinely belittles and ridicules his eldest son, Abraham, and reportedly has stopped communications with his youngest son, Berhane, over the last four years. Some of the most notorious prison commandersand security chiefswho terrorizedthe nation with uncheckedpower end upin the harshest dungeons; many of them in prison facilities theyhavehad commanded. His eldest son, Abraham. Officially, he is the chairman of the high-level Ethiopian-Eritrean committee overseeing . I think president Isayas realizes this. [30], After several weeks of Ethiopian government denial of the presence of Eritrean troops in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Prime Minister admitted to the presence of Eritrean troops in Ethiopia and agreed to withdraw them. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. May God bless you. you are the beggar why don't you post my comment because you are SHABIA !!! Tell this to all Eritreans who have fled and are still fleeing this country. Just because we achieved our independence does not follow all is overcome and things are sweet and dandy. Isaias is a cagey, security-savvy fighter who eluded the Ethiopians for 30 years and has survived a number of assassination attempts since 1993. Do some bloody research! A provisional government was put in place with Isaias at the head, and a referendum on Eritrean independence from Ethiopia was planned for the future. Eritrean Naming Process He and rapper Negash Ali were both born to Eritrean parents. talk about himlearn what he does for you and start apperciating itPlease don't be stupid and stop talking about Ethiopia, It looks like you are comparing yourself with Ethiopiago for the big one hahahahaha lol how many of u people who posted live in Eritrea? A new film by French-Senegalese director Alain Gomis uncovers how American jazz giant, Thelonious Monk, was disrespected by French media at the end of his European tour in 1969. The personal archives of Dr. Yusufu Bala Usman, a Nigerian pro-democracy activist, suggests that same-faith presidential tickets are not necessarily about religious domination. Isaias is the son of Abraham Afwerki and Adanesh Berhe. There are only a few people who leave an impact in a society and His Excellency President Issias is such person. Much a do about nothing. That is not how things are done in Eritrea and that is precisely why the use of "first family" is nothing but a sorry attempt at creating the illusion that Eritrea is a family run nation. Isaias Afwerki, Afwerki also spelled Afewerki, (born February 2, 1946, Asmara, Eritrea), Eritrean independence leader and president of Eritrea from 1993. They have three children: Abraham, Elsa, and Berhane. Also there is no such thing as first family in Eritrea. Madote is an independent online media that focuses on the Horn of Africa in general, and Eritrea in particular. Most organs of the ruling party and the government collaborate inorganized corruption, mainly byusing intimidation and bankruptcy to control and ruinbusinesspeople. You can all open a Fb account and post whatever you likeon your wall and tag as many people as you like and see if people are going to like what you post there. Chris Hanis legacy is often reduced to debates about his tragic death in April 1993, but his significance goes beyond South Africas democratic transition. She mistakenlyassumedit was safe to mediatealife-long feud between her husband, MajorGen.TeklaiHabteselassieand the late MajorGen.Gebregziabher Wuchu Andemariam,whenGeneralWuchuwas bed-ridden. Here are some facts I think we all agree on:1) Abraham did get married in early February2) He did complete Sawa3) His younger sister is indeed currently in SawaYour issues are:1) He didn't attend some schooling abroad. you mind less eritrean you all are beggar shabia!! Corrections? [22], In 1977, EPLF held its first congress, at which Isaias was elected vice-secretary general. For questions or article submissions, please send them to MadoteEritrea@gmail.com. Many people have fled conscription, with nearly 10% of the population having left the country as refugees. My tongue will not reveal it, my tongue will say to you, My desire, my thoughts, my thoughts, my cottage, my cottage, my joy, My mother loves you, stays with me, misses you, My tongue will not reveal it, I will say to you, My dreams, my thoughts, my coats, my tongue, my thoughts, my thoughts. I hope to one day read a very detailed biography of this man, this lion president of ours. Shy and confused, the 75-year-old Eritrean president, Isaias Afwerki, was not prominent in his early youth when he was a student at Asmara University, and he was not known for his love of reading as much as he was known for his emotional outbursts. Unlike other ministers,Bekhitspends his timenow on the borderwiththe Sudan, Ali-ghider,where herunsthe ruling partyscontraband business. Why is he not willing to talk about is ancestry ? Yet the country's President, Isaias Afwerki, a homegrown dictator, has hijacked Eritrean aspirations and perpetuated his personal rule through a vicious series of assaults upon real and imagined opponents. Better yet go back to Eritrea and kidnap him or something. He saw death, he separated me, he blessed me, he blessed me, he gave me a parent, Hewitt's way of life, my beloved brothers, life in our home, he was homesick, I was not afraid, I was marching far away, you kept your love. His song Abzhalena Alina(Wherever We Are)became greatly popular in Eritrea and the world,his socially conscious words and evocative lyrics talked of the bravery of the nation. That is wrong and I hope the young generation corrects that unnecessay extravaganza! Isaias Afwerki? By. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. And stop worshiping to a human being like you. Yes, PIA's family isn't called the 'first family' but I see no harm done with labeling them the 'first family' for simplicity, especially since that's what most presidential families are called.Your first claim stating he didn't study abroad could be true, however, at the end of the day, it's your word vs madote. Since coming to power 27 years ago he has been accused of ruling in a ruthless and brutal manner, as Eritrea earned the nickname the North Korea of Africa in the process. I wish him a Happy everlasting marriage with his wonderful wife. congrat once again to Abrahimo .. What's the fass about someone getting married? In his final release,entitled Semai(sky in Tigrinya. Madote is an independent online media that focuses on the Horn of Africa in general, and Eritrea in particular. 2021-05-24T00:18:15.537Z. just stay and eat your best food AKAT !! He was intercepted by border patrols while preparing to be smuggled outfromthebordertown ofTessenei. Birthday February 2, 1946. After all, isn't the position of a 'president' a western styled political position? What a lucky country to have such a visioinary leaders! Issias is a dictator and he should resign! The events of May Day 1998 in Nigeria and lessons from Ola Oni on fighting for democracy in multi-ethnic societies. Outreach by Ethiopias new prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, in June regarding ending the long-standing border war between the countries led to a flurry of diplomatic activity, including reciprocal visits by Isaias and Abiy in July. When we have a strong and educated middleclass in Eritrea, when there is no longer any foodshortages, threats from foreign countries who wants to invade our land THEN we can start focusing on less pressing issues like elections and what not.
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