
Lily Yohannes Earns Ballon d'Or Young Talent Nomination
The Eritrean-American midfielder's recognition adds a football chapter to a sporting story that includes Biniam Girmay's cycling achievements.
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The Eritrean-American midfielder's recognition adds a football chapter to a sporting story that includes Biniam Girmay's cycling achievements.

Eritrea's first Miss World representative finished in the Top 6 and won People's Choice. On stage, she thanked the people who had believed in her.

Asmara hosted a vibrant street carnival with over 13,000 participants as part of Eritrea's Independence Week celebrations. The event featured cultural performances and exhibitions, highlighting national unity ahead of the 35th Independence Day on May 24.

Eritrean model, educator and disability-rights advocate Snit Tewoldemedhin has been appointed an Ambassador for Peace in Washington, D.C., adding another milestone to a public journey shaped by representation, service and a deeply personal mission to support children with spe

Tiffany Haddish’s latest interview with the One54 Africa Podcast became more than a celebrity conversation. It turned into a deeply personal account of identity, grief, fatherhood and the emotional pull of Eritrea. The Eritrean-American comedian and actress spoke openly about her

Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay opened his 2026 season the way a nation likes to see it: arms up, sprint line won, and the long wait finally over. Girmay powered to victory on Stage 1 of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana , delivering an immediate payoff on his debut with NSN Cycling

NSN Cycling Team has confirmed the signing of Eritrean star Biniam Girmay on a three-year contract running through 2028, securing one of the sport’s most dynamic and influential riders ahead of the 2026 season. The move positions Girmay as a central figure in the team’s competiti

Biniam Girmay’s departure from Intermarché–Wanty marks one of the most consequential moves of the cycling transfer season—not only for the sport, but for African cycling as a whole. After three seasons that rewrote the record books and reshaped the identity of a modest Belgian sq

Eritrea is in mourning. Bereket Mengisteab, the veteran singer whose voice became the soundscape of a nation’s endurance and pride, passed away last night after more than six decades of service to Eritrean music and identity. For many, Bereket was not simply a musician — he was t

When adidas unveiled Messi+10: Season 2 , its celebration of the next generation of football visionaries, one name stood out — Lily Yohannes , the 18-year-old midfielder whose story spans continents but whose heart beats with unmistakable Eritrean pride. Born in Virginia to Eri

On a warm July evening in Stockholm, the air filled with the music, rhythms, and voices of Eritrea’s rich cultural tapestry. Eritrean flags waved proudly beside smiling children in traditional dress. Community elders clasped hands, and young volunteers moved briskly between exhib

In the windswept highlands of Qinghai, where elevation alone breaks weaker wills, Eritrean cyclist Henok Mulueberhan has once again etched his name into international cycling history. At the penultimate stage of the 2025 Tour of Magnificent Qinghai, Mulueberhan claimed the Yello