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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 11, 2026

Eritrea: Commendable Health Care Provision in Southern Region

Dr. Amanuel Mihreteab, head of the branch office, said that as part of the efforts carried out to control the prevalence of diseases, the overall prevalence of communicable diseases, including malaria, declined by 11%

At an activity assessment meeting conducted on 9 and 10 February in Mendefera, the Ministry of Health branch in the Southern Region reported that commendable health care services were provided to the public in 2025. Dr. Amanuel Mihreteab, head of the branch office, said that as part of the efforts…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 11, 2026

Eritrea: Beach Volleyball Competition in Connection with Operation Fenkil Commemoration

The beach volleyball competition of the Eritrean Defense Forces is being conducted for the 12th time, according to the Promotion and Information Unit

A beach volleyball competition organized by the Eritrean Defense Forces in connection with the 36th anniversary of Operation Fenkil commenced on 10 February at Gurgusum Beach. The opening event was attended by Ms. Asmeret Abraha, Governor of the Northern Red Sea Region, senior regional officials, as well as a number…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 07, 2026

Eritrea: World “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation” Observed

Sustained efforts have been undertaken to eradicate female’s genital mutilation and other harmful practices in accordance with Proclamation No. 158/2007

World “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation,” 6 February, was observed in Gogni Sub-Zone at national level under the theme “Towards 2030: No End to FGM without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” Mr. Franco Kubaba, Director General of Social Services in the Gash Barka Region, underlined the significance…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 06, 2026

Eritrea: Ministry of Information Holds Annual Activity Assessment Meeting

The Minister indicated that 90 percent of the programs planned for 2025 were successfully implemented

The Ministry of Information conducted its annual activity assessment meeting on 5 February in the capital to review achievements registered in 2025 and discuss the implementation of the 2026 Action Plan. At the meeting, the Minister of Information, Mr. Yemane Gebremeskel, presented a comprehensive, data-driven report outlining activities implemented during…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 06, 2026

Eritrea: World “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation” Observed

At the event, a general knowledge competition among women was conducted, and the Fiori cultural troupe presented cultural and artistic performances depicting the significance of the day

World “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation,” 6 February, was observed in Asmara at the Central Region level under the theme “Towards 2030: No End to FGM without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” Noting that the practice of female genital mutilation is currently declining at the national level,…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 06, 2026

Eritrea: Efforts to Strengthen Youth Organization in Halhal Sub-Zone

The participants, on their part, called for the organization of vocational training programs in administrative areas that lack such opportunities, as well as the conduct of sustained seminars on the objective situation in the homeland

The office of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students in Halhal sub-zone, as part of efforts to strengthen youth organization, has formed youth friends committees in nine administrative areas of the sub-zone. Mr. Abdurahman Hamed, head of the union branch in the sub-zone, said that the objective of…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 06, 2026

Eritrea: Northern Red Sea Regional Congress Conducts 21st Annual Meeting

The Governor of the Northern Red Sea Region, Ms. Asmeret Abraha, on her part, called for strengthened efforts to ensure broad public participation in the implementation of development programs

The Northern Red Sea Regional Congress conducted its 21st annual meeting from 3 to 4 February in the port city of Massawa under the theme “Community Development Is Our Priority!” Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Regional Congress, Mr. Ibrahim Ali Shiek, stated that the active and conscious…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 04, 2026

Eritrea: Training on administration and leadership in Anseba Region

As part of the program, the participants visited historical sites around the city of Keren and were provided briefings by experts from the tourism department in the region

The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in Anseba Region organized a training program on administration and leadership for 177 secondary school students from all schools in the region. The training program was conducted in Keren from 26 to 31 January. Mr. Tahir Salah, head of Organizational Affairs…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Feb 04, 2026

Eritrea: Annual meeting of Sahel Jemahir association

The meeting reviewed activities conducted in 2025 in terms of achievements registered and challenges encountered

Sahel Jemahir Association conducted its annual meeting on 30 January in Kamchewa, Afabet sub-zone. The annual meeting included a tour of historical sites in the sub-zone. Mr. Mohammed-Nur Rejib, administrator of Afabet sub-zone, noting the history of Kamchewa during the armed struggle for independence and the perseverance of the people,…

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…