Eritrea celebrated its 20th independence anniversary this year (2011). While most African countries have had 50 years of independence to rebuild their country, Eritrea has had 20 tumultuous years. A recurring drought, an invasion by neighbour, an interference by outsiders has not stopped the country's march forward. Eritrea's achievements in all sectors are unparalleled in Africa. The president of Eritrea and its top leadership have been wrongly vilified by some in the western media. There are many reasons why I love the government of Eritrea. Here are my top 20 in honour of Eritrea's 20 years of Independence: Natural Resources like gold will be harvested to benefit Eritreans first. The government of Eritrea negotiated a 40% ownership while the standard is 10% in other parts of Africa. No fertile land will be sold to foreigner unlike other countries in Africa. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/21/ethiopia-centre-global-farmlan...