Isaias was elected as the president of the State of Eritrea by the National Assembly and declared the first head of state, a position he has held ever since the end of the war for independence.

Isaias Afwerki, Eritrean independence leader and president of Eritrea. He became head of a provisional government in 1991 and served as president of the country since being elected by …

Jun 19, 2025 · Once hailed as part of a new generation of reformist African leaders, Eritrea's president, who recently marked 32 years in power, has long defied expectations. Isaias …

Oct 25, 2020 · Eritrea is a highly centralised, authoritarian regime under the control of President Isaias Afwerki. Isaias expects the same unquestioning discipline and obedience from the …

Jun 19, 2025 · Berhane Abrehe was Eritrea's longest serving finance minister before falling out with the president. Men are being forced to join the army, which has been aiding neighbouring …

Jun 20, 2025 · Once celebrated as a symbol of liberation and reform, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has now entrenched himself as one of Africa’s longest-serving and most authoritarian …

May 26, 2025 · Speaking in Asmara on the 33rd anniversary of Eritrea’s independence, Afwerki delivered a blistering critique of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration, claiming that …

May 23, 2023 · Isaias was Eritrea's first president after independence — a position he has held since 1993 when the United Nations supervised the country's referendum on independence.

Jan 29, 2025 · Since 1993, Isaias Afwerki has been the president of Eritrea, holding both the position of head of state and head of government. He is also the commander-in-chief of the …

Jun 20, 2025 · His government’s actions led to Eritrea’s isolation and a reputation as a pariah state, although some supporters continue to view him as a symbol of national liberation. In …