There is something peculiar about the way history enters political arguments in the Horn of Africa. It is rarely allowed to remain history. Ancient civilizations become evidence of modern sovereignty.

The Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Washington, D.C. has taken note of the Middle East Forum article, “Eritrea’s Old Red Sea Narrative Meets a New Middle East,” published on 21 September 2026, in r ...

Eritrea, a little-known East African country, offers a unique glimpse into nomadic life, coastal trade, and centuries of history. From the Rashaida tribe’s daily rituals to the colonial and wartime ...

In a luminous portrait of an Eritrean family grappling with their post-war future, “I Hope You Find What You’re Looking For,” revisits the Eritrean War for Independence 35 years after it ended. Set in ...