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Eritrean News
Monetary Support to Families of Martyrs
Massawa, 17 June 2024 – Government employees in the Afabet sub-zone have extended 84 thousand Nakfa in support to 14 disadvantaged families of martyrs. Commending the support provided by Government employees in the sub-zone every year, Mr. Ahmed Mohammed-Nur, administrator of the sub-zone, called on others to follow this noble example. Mr. Saleh Jabir, secretary…
20 Years of Celebrating Giving: Thanks you, Blood Donors!
Every year on June 14th, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this important occasion, a time to reflect on achievements, address challenges, and envision a future with universal access to safe blood transfusion. The 2024 theme, “20 years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors!” resonates deeply…
Cultural Program in Connection with Martyrs Day
Asmara, 16 June 2024 – A cultural program in connection with Martyrs Day, 20 June, was organized by artists at Cinema Roma on 15 June under the theme “Our Arts to Our Martyrs”. The event was coordinated by the Commission of Culture and Sports and was participated in by veterans and young artists. The objective…
Ms. Marta Woldegiorgis Passes Away
Asmara, 16 June 2024 – Ms. Marta Woldegiorgis Tedla, Director General of Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and National Development, passed away on 13 June at the age of 63. Since Independence, Ms. Marta served her country and people in various capacities, including as Director General of Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and…
Eid Al-Adha Celebrated Nationwide
Asmara, 16 June 2024 – Eid Al-Adha Al-Mubarek, Heijira year 1445, was colorfully celebrated nationwide today. A Salat sermon, presided over by Sheik Salim Ibrahim Al-Muktar, Mufti of Eritrea, was held at Bahti Meskerem Square. The event was attended by Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, members of the diplomatic community, and thousands of the…
Natnael Tesfatsion Wins Eritrean Cycling Championship
Asmara, 16 June 2024 – Natnael Tesfatsion, a member of the American Team Lidl Trek, emerged as the winner of the Eritrean Cycling Championship 2024. Natnael completed the 173.4 km race in 4 hours, 7 minutes, and 52 seconds, securing the Gold Medal. Aklilu Arefaine, a member of the Belgian Team Wanty-ReUz-Technord, and Metkel Eyob,…
African Union Day Celebration in Asmara
Asmara, 16 June 2024 – The 61st anniversary of the establishment of the African Unity, now known as the African Union, was commemorated at Asmara Palace Hotel on 14 June. The event was attended by senior Government and PFDJ officials, Ambassadors, members of the Diplomatic Corps, representatives of UN organizations in Eritrea, and other guests….