Asmara
Americannoun
noun
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She would tell me about where her family came from, the Eritrean capital, Asmara, and its complex history, rooted in years of Italian occupation and Art Deco infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026
Biniam Solomon, now in his early 60s, was arrested in the capital, Asmara, in 2011 but was never tried.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
A peace deal was never fully implemented and relations only eased after Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who later won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts, travelled to the Eritrean capital, Asmara, in 2018.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
During this year's Easter holiday, Isaias was seen kissing a cross during a church mass in Asmara.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2025
An extension of the line is planned from Asmara to Sabderat and Kassala.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" by Various
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