Categories of Stories
Content grouped by category — major historical events and personal stories narrated by contributing readers.
Personal Stories(11)
StoryExtraordinary Stories
The history of Eritrea is complex, fascinating, mesmerizing and gripping. Those that lived through it should tell their stories. Zantana works towards accomplishing that.
StoryHeaven - so close, yet so far away
The story of an Eritrean freedom fighter on a night mission into the city of Asmara where he was forced to confront his strong emotions of longing and nostalgia
StorySong - "Libey" (My Heart) by Bereket Mengesteab
Translation of the Song - "Libey" (My Heart) by Bereket Mengesteab; Bereket sings for Eritrea as a young weyzerit (Miss) raised in places throughout the country
StorySong - "ዓደየ ዓደየ" My Country by Yishak Tewoldemedhin
Song - "ዓደየ ዓደየ" My Country, My Country by Yishak Tewoldemedhin; a beloved children's song written by one of Eritrea's prominent educators
StoryWoldeab's Letter to Ibrahim
Woldeab Woldemariam wrote a warm letter as a eulogy for his friend and comrade Ibrahim Sultan remembering their eventful struggle for Eritrean independence.
StoryKey Historical Events to Demystify Eritrea
Where is Eritrea? How did it come to be a country? Key events in the ancient, colonial and revolutionary History of Eritrea.
StoryOn the Battlefield
In 1994, young Selamawit Alazar wrote this moving poem for her uncle Haddish Afeworki who fell on the battlefield for the liberation of Eritrea. It was featured in the Eritrea Profile newspaper.
StoryThe 2nd Massacre at Hirgigo
The 2nd Massacre at frontmatter
StoryNegusse the Tyrant
Negusse the Tyrant
StoryThe Limping Donkey
The amazing story of a mysterious limping donkey in a village in the highlands of Eritrea who was fondly celebrated by his community.
StoryThe Hum Across Town
A young boy from Asmara remembers the day EPLF freedom fighters liberated his city, heralding the independence of Eritrea from Ethiopia after 30 years of war.