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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | 3 hours ago

From Scarcity to Sustainability: Eritrea’s Water Transformation

Eritrea’s water sector is crucial to sustainable development as in other nations

Situated within the Sahelian Belt, Eritrea is characterized by arid and semi-arid conditions and has endured recurrent, often severe, droughts for decades. The country’s surface water is distributed across five major river basin systems: Setit, Mereb-Gash, Red Sea Basin, Barka-Ansebas, and Danakil Ba. These basins’ estimated mean annual runoff is…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | 3 hours ago

Eritrea: Public Diplomacy Activities by Diaspora National

According to reports, the national committee of Eritreans in Germany held its 4th Congress on 15 April in Frankfurt, attended by representatives from 26 cities across Germany

Nationals in Germany, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, and the United States have conducted various public diplomacy activities. According to reports, the national committee of Eritreans in Germany held its 4th Congress on 15 April in Frankfurt, attended by representatives from 26 cities across Germany. Mr. Yohannes Woldu, Chargé d’Affaires…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 16, 2025

The Great Lent: A time of Profound Introspection and Spiritual Discipline

Nearly half the nation engages in this period of sobriety, supplication, and self-examination

In Eritrea, April ushers in a transition period marked by the arrival of “Azmera,” the nascent quasi-season that signals the end of the Great Fast. For rural communities deeply intertwined with agriculture, this month is eagerly anticipated. Azmera’s gentle rainfall provides the vital moisture needed to sow seeds, preparing the…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 16, 2025

Eritrea: Hagaz School of Assistant Nurses Graduates 122 Students

The students completed one and a half years of theoretical and practical training and are members of the 34th round of the national service

Hagaz School of Assistant Nurses graduated 122 students from its certificate program on 12 April. The students completed one and a half years of theoretical and practical training and are members of the 34th round of the national service. Mr. Gebrebrhan Habtegergis, Director of the school, stated that the students…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 16, 2025

Eritrea: Training on Administration and Leadership

The training, organized in the Adi-Keih sub-zone, was attended by youth from the sub-zones of Tserona, Mai-Aini, Segeneity, Dekemhare, Senafe, and Adi-Keih

Training on administration and leadership was provided to 73 youth engaged in youth activities at area administrations and village levels. The training, organized in the Adi-Keih sub-zone, was attended by youth from the sub-zones of Tserona, Mai-Aini, Segeneity, Dekemhare, Senafe, and Adi-Keih. Mr. Girmay Gebru, Head of the National Union…

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- Eritrea: Workshop to Prevent Mother and Child Mortality and Eliminate Harmful Practices
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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 13, 2025

Eritrea: Workshop to Prevent Mother and Child Mortality and Eliminate Harmful Practices

Underage marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM) are key factors leading to complications during childbirth

Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion, Administrator of the South Region, urged government bodies, particularly local administrations, to take action to prevent mother and child mortality and eliminate harmful practices that affect women’s health. In his address, during a workshop held on April 9 in Mendefera, Mr. Habteab emphasized the importance of collaboration…

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- Eritrea: Administrator of Anseba Region Tours Development Projects
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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 13, 2025

Eritrea: Administrator of Anseba Region Tours Development Projects

Accompanied by regional department heads and professionals, Ambassador Abdela visited agricultural activities around the Deki Gebru Dam and encouraged those engaged in farming

Ambassador Abdela Mussa, Administrator of the Anseba Region, conducted a tour to monitor development projects and held discussions with concerned authorities and local residents on April 8 and 9 in the Adi Tekelezan Sub-Zone. Accompanied by regional department heads and professionals, Ambassador Abdela visited agricultural activities around the Deki Gebru…

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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 10, 2025

Eritrea: Training on Management and Leadership

The participants expressed that the training would help in the establishment of new youth organizations and called on the community to support their initiatives

A training program on management and leadership was conducted from April 4 to 7 for over 100 youths involved in youth organizations at the local and village levels in the Adi-Quala sub-zone. At the closing ceremony, Mr. Ghirmay Gebru, Head of the NUEYS Zoba Debub Branch, stated that the trainees…

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- Eritrea: 34th Independence Anniversary Will Be Celebrated Under the Theme – “Our Cohesion: Our Armour” (1)
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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 10, 2025

Eritrea: 34th Independence Anniversary Will Be Celebrated Under the Theme – “Our Cohesion: Our Armour”

Ambassador Zemede stated that this year’s theme is both timely and reflective of the Eritrean people’s unwavering commitment to the country’s core principles

Eritrea’s 34th Independence Anniversary will be celebrated under the theme “Our Cohesion: Our Armour,” announced Ambassador Zemede Tecle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports. Speaking to the Eritrean News Agency, Ambassador Zemede stated that this year’s theme is both timely and reflective of the Eritrean people’s unwavering commitment to the country’s core principles.…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 08, 2025

Eritrea: World Health Day Observed at National Level

The event was attended by Ministers, senior Government officials, as well as heads of UN offices in Eritrea

World Health Day, observed annually on 7 April, was commemorated at the national level in Asmara under the theme “Healthy Beginnings – Hopeful Futures.” The event was attended by Ministers, senior Government officials, as well as heads of UN offices in Eritrea. Speaking at the event, Dr. AndebrhanTesfatsion, Acting Director…