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 the National …

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 Afwerki now spends …

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 leaders.

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 general population...

List of heads of state of Eritrea ... Since the establishment of the office of president in 1993, the head of state of Eritrea has been Isaias Afwerki. The president is also the head of government of Eritrea, as …

Jun 20, 2025 · Residing in a rural retreat approximately 20 kilometers from the capital Asmara, the 79-year-old president has not convened his cabinet since 2018, consolidating power around himself.

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 Afwerki now spends …

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.

Dec 8, 2024 · In a recent interview with Shabait, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki discussed pressing global and regional issues, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance, regional stability, and the …