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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 31, 2026

Eritrea: Activity assessment meeting of Ministry of Education

According to the reports presented, over 35,000 adults, including 89% females, were registered for adult education, of whom 76% successfully completed their education

The Ministry of Education conducted an activity assessment meeting for 2025 and discussed its action plan for 2026. At the meeting, which was attended by heads of departments and units, representatives of Eritrean schools in Sudan, as well as representatives of the UNESCO office, a detailed report was presented focusing…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 30, 2026

Eritrea: Conference to enhance role of students in preserving the environment

At the event, a general knowledge competition focusing on environmental issues was conducted among students with a view to enhancing their awareness, and awards were presented to the winners

A conference aimed at enhancing the role of students in environmental preservation was conducted on 26 January in the port city of Assab. The conference, which was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment and the Ministry of Education, focused on establishing environmental clubs in junior…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 30, 2026

Eritrea: Activities for Strengthening Organizational Capacity

The Eritrean National Committee in Sweden also conducted its annual activity assessment meeting on 24 January

Nationals residing in Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden have conducted various activities aimed at strengthening organizational capacity and awareness. According to a report, Mr. Tewolde Yohannes, Head of Public and Community Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in the UK and Ireland, conducted a seminar for nationals in Newcastle on…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 29, 2026

Support to families of martyrs in Southern Region

The participants conducted extensive discussions on the report presented and adopted various recommendations

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare in the Southern Region reported that in 2025, over 68 million Nakfa was extended to families of martyrs. The report was presented at an activity assessment meeting conducted on 27 January in Mendefera. Additionally, monetary and material support worth over 1.2 million Nakfa…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 29, 2026

Voluntary blood donation by taxi owners’ association

Noting that donating blood has no adverse effect on donors’ health, the participants called on the public to voluntarily donate blood to save lives with their renewable blood

Members of the taxi owners’ association in the Central Region voluntarily donated 60 units of blood on 27 January. Noting that members of the association donate blood regularly every year, Mr. Yitbarek Haile, General Secretary of the association, said that voluntary blood donation is an initiative that requires individual commitment…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 22, 2026

Eritrea: Seminar on harmful practices in Adi-Keih sub-zone

At the seminar, Mr. Woldeab Gebrezgiabher, head of health facilities in the sub-zone, gave an extensive briefing on the rights of children and the consequences of underage marriages

A seminar focusing on harmful practices and the rights of children has been conducted for religious leaders, influential individuals, and village elders in the Adi-Keih sub-zone. The seminar was organized in collaboration with the offices of the Ministries of Labor and Social Welfare and Health, as well as the National…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 22, 2026

Eritrea: Water projects worth more than 84 million Nakfa

The potable water projects, which were implemented in collaboration with the public and the Government between 2021 and 2025, include 258 kW of solar energy systems, 116 water distribution centers, 48 water reservoirs, as well as 90 km of water pipelines

Mr. Kibrom Misgina, head of water development in the Southern Region, reported that over the past five years, 41 potable water projects worth more than 84 million Nakfa have been implemented in the region. Mr. Kibrom said that the potable water projects, which were implemented in collaboration with the public…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 20, 2026

Southern Region: Annual Cultural and Sports Activities Assessment Meeting

The Governor of the Southern Region, Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion, expressed the regional administration’s readiness to strengthen its contribution to ongoing efforts aimed at fostering competitiveness and a spirit of victory among athletes

The Administration of the Southern Region recently conducted an annual assessment meeting on cultural and sports activities in region in Mendefera. During the meeting, heads of culture and sports branches from the region’s twelve sub-zones presented their annual activity reports. Extensive discussions followed, focusing on the achievements, strengths, and challenges…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 19, 2026

Eritrea: Epiphany colorfully celebrated nationwide

A prayer service, led by His Holiness Abune Basilios, the 6th Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, was conducted at the Epiphany Holy Water spot at Bahti Meskerem Square

Epiphany (Timket) was celebrated nationwide with vibrant and joyous festivities today, 19 January. In the capital, Asmara, the religious observance was attended by archbishops, bishops, members of the Holy Synod, heads of dioceses, representatives of monasteries, senior Government officials, members of the diplomatic community, and a large number of the…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 17, 2026

Meeting on ensuring social welfare

Speaking at the occasion, Ms. Leul Gebreab, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, commending the activities conducted by the office branch, urged reinforced efforts for better outcomes

A meeting with a view to reviewing the implementation of activities of 2025 was conducted on 15 January in the Central Region. The meeting also discussed programs for 2026, focusing on enhancing social welfare programs and community support. Ms. Jim’a Ibrahim, head of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare…