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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Dec 21, 2024

Eritrea: President Isaias Holds Talks with Special Chinese Delegation

The discussions focused on bilateral relations, regional issues of vital importance to Eritrea and neighboring countries, as well as interconnected international developments

President Isaias Afwerki met with Ambassador Xue Bing, China’s Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, this morning at Adi Halo. The discussions focused on bilateral relations, regional issues of vital importance to Eritrea and neighboring countries, as well as interconnected international developments. They also addressed the implementation framework of…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Dec 19, 2024

Central Committee of National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) Conducts its 11th Regular Meeting

The meeting reviewed the efforts undertaken to date, including achievements, challenges, and strategies to strengthen the union’s organizational capacity

The Central Committee of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) held its 11th regular meeting on 16 and 17 December, focusing on the union’s current situation and future plans. The meeting reviewed the efforts undertaken to date, including achievements, challenges, and strategies to strengthen the union’s organizational capacity. Discussions…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Dec 15, 2024

Ministry of Agriculture Distributes Chickens to Farmers

Beneficiary farmers expressed gratitude for the support and affirmed their commitment to expanding their poultry farming initiatives

As part of efforts to ensure access to nutritious food for all and everywhere, the Ministry of Agriculture has distributed over 161,000 chickens to poultry farmers at fair prices. According to the Seeds Development Branch at the Ministry of Agriculture, the distribution targeted 203 poultry farmers across all regions, based…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Dec 11, 2024

Hamelmalo Sub-Zone Declares Itself Free of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Ambassador Abdella Musa, Governor of the region, congratulated the people of the sub-zone and emphasized the importance of sustaining these achievements

The Hamelmalo sub-zone in the Anseba Region officially declared itself free of female genital mutilation (FGM) on 7 December. The sub-zone has become the 8th in the Anseba region to make this declaration. Ms. Amna Haj, administrator of the sub-zone, stated that this achievement is the result of sustained awareness-raising…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Dec 11, 2024

Activity Assessment Meeting

Reports were presented at the meeting by Warsai Yikealo School in Sawa and all colleges

The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch of Higher Education Institutions and Sawa held a meeting to assess activities conducted in 2024 and plan for 2025. Ms. Mensura Ismail, head of the union branch, emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts with partners to finalize unfinished programs from 2024…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Dec 10, 2024

Eritrea Participates in Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Workshop

In their presentations, the speakers emphasized that economic, social, and cultural rights are not abstract concepts in Eritrea but living commitments

An Eritrean delegation participated in the Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Workshop held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, from 2 to 9 December 2024. During the workshop, Mr. Habtom Zerai, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy and the Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the United Nations, and Mr. Natnael Yebio,…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Dec 10, 2024

Eritrea: His Holiness Abune Baslios Elected as 6th Patriarch

The official consecration ceremony of Abune Baslios is scheduled to take place on 26 January 2025

His Reverend Abune Baslios, Administrator of the Office of the Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, has been elected as the 6th Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church. The election was conducted today at the Headquarters of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church in accordance with the norms and…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Dec 09, 2024

Cars and Motor Bicycles Race in Asmara

A total of 67 vehicles competed in the 1000 to 2000 cc category, while motorbike races were held in two categories: 125 cc and 175 cc

The National Cars and Motor Bicycles Federation organized a race yesterday in the Biet-Gergis area of Asmara. The event was broadcast live on Eri-TV. The race lasted five hours and featured over 70 competitors across seven categories. A total of 67 vehicles competed in the 1000 to 2000 cc category,…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Nov 28, 2024

Bridging the Gap to Critical Maternal and Child Health Services

MWHs have contributed to Eritrea’s achievements in maternal and child health

A cost-effective intervention Maternity waiting homes (MWHs) are hardly a new development within global or public health. Rather, they have a relatively long, extensive history. Also known as maternity waiting areas, mother’s shelters, or antenatal villages, MWHs can simply be understood as standalone, safe residential facilities where pregnant women can…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Nov 28, 2024

Eritrea: Keren and Geleb Sub-Zones Declare Free of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Ambassador Abdella Musa, Governor of the region, congratulated the people of the two sub-zones and emphasized the importance of sustaining these achievements

The Keren and Geleb sub-zones in the Anseba Region have officially declared themselves free of female genital mutilation (FGM) on 23 and 25 November, respectively. During ceremonies held in Keren city and the Geleb semi-urban center, Col. Tesfatsion Girmay, Chairman of the Committee for Ensuring the Rights of Children and…