Politics
Eritrea Marks Independence Anniversary
Independence Day on 24 May commemorates the end of a thirty-year war and the founding of the state.
11 Aug 2026·11 Aug 2026
Eritrea · Region
The capital, in the Maekel region, listed by UNESCO for its early-twentieth-century modernist architecture.
From the krar and the wata to the brass-heavy sound of Asmara's mid-century clubs, Eritrean music is finding new audiences through diaspora venues and streaming.
Nine recognised ethnic groups, nine distinct traditions, one festival calendar.
The bicycle arrived with Italian colonialism. It stayed, and produced Grand Tour riders.