Category: Eritrean News
Eritrean News
Eritrea Suspends Ethiopian Airlines Flights: Here’s Why
In a significant development, Eritrea has announced the suspension of all Ethiopian Airlines flights to Asmara, effective September 30, 2024. This decision comes amid concerns over luggage theft, price gouging, and poor service quality. Flights between Ethiopia and Eritrea had only resumed in 2018, after a 20-year hiatus due to longstanding conflicts between the two…
6th Congress of the National Council of Eritrean-Americans Commences
Asmara, 24 July 2024 – The 6th Congress of the National Council of Eritrean-Americans was enthusiastically inaugurated in Washington under the theme “Strengthening Eritrean Values for International Relations.” The congress, attended by over 500 nationals, saw Ms. Lewam Debru, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee, and Ms. Hadinet Keleta, Head of Public and Community Affairs at…
Two-time Eritrean National Champion on her way to the UCI
Ksanet Weldemichael, one of Eritrea’s top female riders with two National Championship titles has made her way to France for a UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) year plus course. Through her relentless work and undeniable talent in road race and time trial, this aspiring rider has got an offer to further extend her experience and opportunities….
Eritrean Community Festival in the UK
Asmara, 24 July 2024 – The Eritrean community festival was held with patriotic zeal on 20 and 21 July in London under the theme “Peace Anchored on Resilience.” The festival was officially opened by Mr. Saleh Abdella, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in the UK and Northern Ireland. The event was attended by numerous…
‘Believe You Can and you’re Halfway There’ – Mamuk Gebrekidan’s journey to Graduating with Honors
Mamuk Gebrekidan is a graduate from Adi-Keih College of Business and Social Sciences’ 17th commencement. Mamuk graduated with outstanding academic achievements, and he shares the journey of his success. Congratulations! Can you tell us a bit about your background? Thank you. I have graduated with a Law degree (LLB) with a 3.91GPA. I grew…
Eritrea’s Second Voluntary National Review of Progress towards the UN SDGs (Part II)
This is the second article in a multi-part series that sheds light on Eritrea’s participation at the 2024 High-Level Political Forum and the country’s second Voluntary National Review of progress towards Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. It offers an overview of the second section of Eritrea’s report, which lays out the country’s policy…
Biniam Girmay Becomes Winner of Green Jersey Classification
Asmara, 21 July 2024 – Eritrean professional cyclist Biniam Girmay, a member of the Intermarché-Wanty Team, has made history as the first African cyclist to win the Tour de France points classification. This remarkable achievement is a milestone for himself, his country, and the entire African continent. Biniam Girmay won the Green Jersey by collecting…