According to Mr. President himself, all locals and residents of Eritrea should work together and mount their united efforts within the framework of integrated rebuff. Honoring the martyrs, the national liberation front and the glory of the Operation Fenkil should be all remembered as stepping stones for today’s development. He also said that the people also need to learn from the lessons of history, especially when it comes to economic development and improving ties among nations.

Ms. Tsigereda Woldegiorgis also spoke during the event sharing to the public that this year’s commemoration is being observed at a period when sanctions against the country have been adopted and said that the Eritrean people should put up a rebuff from conspiracies.

The event also included various exhibitions that highlighted the events in Operation Fenkil.

Jim O’Neil, chairman of the Goldman Asset Management, said that the non BRICs markets have to improve their performances in education, technology and economic policy in order for them to sustain growth. He further explained that Goldman Sachs Equity Fund has already lost around 10.7% since its inception last February 28 while the Goldman BRIC lost around 24%. The Standard and Poor’s 500 Index was rumored to lose around 5.3% in that similar period.

Even as the BRICs have been slowing down, they could still outpace the more developed countries in the coming years, letting their portion of global GDP to rise up to 40 percent by the year 2050; this is according to estimates released by Goldman Asset Management.

According to Jim O’Neil’s book entitled “The Growth Map” which was recently launched last month, he said that the group still has its rosy prospects. Even if the growth is slower, the BRIC economies are projected to be collectively larger than the United States in the year 2015.

The local officials further explained that this soil and water conversation campaign is in preparation for the warm summer season. Organizers pointed out that residents and locals are highly encouraged to participate in the campaign, especially in water diversion scheme and in the building of land terraces.

Ms. Amna Ismael, a local Awenjeli resident said that their town has already launched similar campaigns in the past years that yielded satisfactory outcomes. He also added that the past project was a great way to ensure food security in the land.

Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed, managing director of the Awenjeli Adminstrative Area, also noted that around 200 people are joining their campaign daily. Overall, there are already 300 hectares of land that has been terraced. The locals are also planning to renovate the road that leads to Hagaz Town.

Background

For decades, Ethiopia’s Haile Selassie was supported by the United States for Cold War and geopolitical reasons. Soviet Union has supported Somalia in its claim for parts of Kenya and Ethiopia. There was a reversal of superpower support in the 1970s. For the United State’s unrestricted military base use, Selassie was given aid. But unfortunately, this was used against Eritrean secessionists and the Ethiopian guerrillas in their brutal wars.

After three decades of struggle for independence, Eritrea finally gained its independence peacefully in 1993 through a referendum where Eritreans residing in Ethiopia also casted their votes. Ever since the 1998 to 2000 border wars between Ethiopia and Eritrea during which the said countries deported thousands of locals, relations have been bitter, with both parties placing troops along the border. The weak enforcement of the Ethiopia-Eritrea Border Commission’s final decision of awarding Eritrea the Badme town has opened up more border conflicts with Ethiopia.

International reluctance also persuaded Ethiopia to uphold its decision that has also triggered human rights abuses in the town. Religious and political persecutions have also compelled the people of both countries to be refugees around the world. Ethiopia may welcome Eritrean refugees but the Eritreans living in the Ethiopian society still experience face marginalization.

The Real Deal

For a while, these two countries seemed to get along pretty well. However, international relations were worsened into a war when Eritrean launched its new currency in 1997. The war resulted when BBC reported a minor border dispute in May 1998 and on differences in ethnicity and as economic growth approaches. The 1998-2000 war resulted in over 100,000 deaths and millions dollar losses on military activities and weapon procurements.

The major reason for the most recent conflict is when Ethiopia no longer owns a border along the Red Sea and therefore has to depend on other countries like Eritrea to trade and ship goods along the line. In the middle of 1999, both parties have devised a peace plan through the efforts of the Organization for African Unity. But they further disagreed on the implementation issues and blamed one another for different things including who started the war and which party didn’t commit to the peace plan, making peace efforts a lot harder to come by.

Since then, the issue escalated and both countries have been accused of many human rights violations. For instance, the Amnesty International indicates that in Ethiopia alone, a big number of Eritreans are detained because of their country of origin and children soldiers in the front line still continues. While the conflict was going on, Eritrea and Ethiopia experienced severe drought that resulted to famine in the land. There had been a lot of criticisms against the Ethiopian government saying that has been spending too much money on war while its people die of starvation. In the Horn of Africa alone, there have been places that have gone without enough rainfall for up to three years, which affected more than eight million people.

By May 2000, Ethiopia claimed to have ended this border war with Eritrea and have claimed victory while Eritrea said it was a tactical withdrawal.

Upholding Nationality Rights in Ethiopia

In the year 1998 to 2000 conflict, Ethiopia denationalized all residents of Eritrean origin, saying that they pose a security risk or have renounced their citizenship by participating in the 1993 referendum on Eritrea’s independence. Around 75,000 people were deported back to Eritrea, breaking families apart and forcing individuals left behind to conceal their identities. Without proper citizenship, Eritreans who were left in Ethiopia faced a lot of restrictions on travel, work, education and social services.

Resolving this expensive stalemate between the governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea has been proven to be very difficult. But this has to be done to uphold human rights in the land and improve security throughout the Horn of Africa.

Albergo Italia boasts fully furnished rooms with antiques that were used way back them. This wonderful and quaint boutique-like hotel is a perfect representation of an Old Italian villa with cushy guest rooms, beautiful furniture and communal areas filled with heritage aesthetics.

The hotel offers one imperial suite and three other suites that are distinguished by the dominant color of their name (green, yellow and red). All guest rooms are fully equipped with a mini bar, telephone and a satellite Internet connection.

In addition to that, Albergo Italia also offers two nicely decorated Italian/Eritrean restaurants and a bar. They offer luscious and savory Italian dishes that will truly satisfy the most discerning palates. Thanks to the culinary wonders of Italian Chef Celestina, guests can now enjoy a full breakfast filled with fresh pasta, brioschine and other Italian classic favorites.

The Embassoira Hotel also offers buffet and cocktail receptions at their Garden Restaurant. All guest rooms feature a direct dial phone line, private balcony, air conditioning systems, and a satellite TV. The hotel features around 70 well decorated rooms which reflect serenity and beauty. The hotel boasts a beautiful garden that gives guests a chance to experience the beautiful flowers and plants of the land. Aside from the general facilities, the hotel also offers a 24-room service, car parking, auto rental services, and currency exchange.

Enjoy a home even when you are away from home!

Since its establishment in 1996, Sunshine continues to be commended as one of the best hotels in the country. Its strategic location at the central part of the city makes it accessible to all important establishments and offices in the country. The Sunshine Hotel offers outstanding services and facilities such as a currency exchange shop, car parking area, business centers, laundry service, photocopy services and a gift shop.

The hotel’s in house restaurant offers a wide variety of local and international cuisines. Guests can also indulge themselves in the hotel’s romantic terrace and garden bar that serves delish food, drinks and wines. The hotel offers a special terrace dinner and cocktails for a remarkable stay in Eritrea. Enjoy a luxurious stay in Eritrea’s capital city with the Sunshine Hotel.

This professionally managed hotel is kept in a top nick with a wide selection of guest rooms that is perfect for a business trip or a Safari adventure in Eritrea. The Crystal Hotel offers fully equipped, clean and cozy guest rooms that includes a mini bar, telephone services, light system & dinners, a television set, king size beds, private toilet, internet access, a private balcony and so much more. The hotel also boasts amenities such as conference rooms, roof top party area, a lobby bar, and a restaurant serving local Eritrean menus.

Private and business travelers find the hotel as a perfect find in the heart of the busy metropolitan district. The hotel also accepts major credit cards such as Diners, MasterCard, Visa, and AMEX. Guest rooms include a complimentary breakfast.

The Midian Hotel is indeed one of Asmara’s ultimate find when it comes to accommodations and places to stay. The Midian Hotel is also a popular location for business and recreational events such as weddings, anniversary parties, luncheon meetings and so much more.

The Midian Hotel is located at Street 172/4 Asmara, just behind the Nyala Hotel. You can reach them at +2911 126232.

Tourists and businessmen who are looking for convenient and great accommodations in Eritrea will find that this hotel is a good choice. The Alla Scala Hotel boasts huge rooms with panoramic views of the mountain ranges and the metropolis. The guest rooms are also fully equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning systems, TV sets, private bath, and telephone services to make your stay as pleasurable and fun as possible.

The hotel also provides complimentary breakfast to their guests. Hotel breakfast buffets are usually Italian and English. Hotel staff can also arrange guided tours to nearby attractions such as the Mariam Coptic Cathedral, the Al Rashiudin Mosque and the Catholic Cathedral.