liberation struggle medicine

Eritrea's pharmaceutical sector has roots in its liberation struggle, where improvised medical systems evolved into a disciplined infrastructure. The Orotta Underground Hospital exemplifies this resilience, producing medicine under extreme conditions.

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

Some victories are celebrated once. Others are lived—every day—like a vow you can’t afford to break. At Twalet, the Tanks Don’t Rust In Massawa, the Red Sea air has a way of softening everything—except memory. You can feel it near Twalet, where three tanks stand fixed as a monume

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

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

When we speak of Pan-Africanism, we often evoke visions of sovereignty, resilience, and a united African front against imperialism. Yet, a glaring omission persists in this narrative: Eritrea.  Despite embodying the essence of Pan-African ideals - self-reliance, independence, and