After a brutal 30-year struggle, Eritrea officially declared independence from Ethiopia on May 24, 1993. The conflict, which began in 1961, was one of Africa’s longest wars. Following a referendum in which over 99% of Eritreans voted for independence, Eritrea became a sovereign nation, marking a major moment in African decolonization and self-determination.
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