Category: Eritrean News
Eritrean News
Students’ Festival in Southern Region
Mendefera, 10 May 2025 – The students’ cultural and sports festival in the Southern Region enthusiastically commenced in Mendefera on 9 May. The festival is being attended by about one thousand students from across the region and features football, volleyball, basketball, drama, painting, poetry, and general knowledge competitions. Mr. Belai Nurhussein, coordinator of the program,…
Festival of Orotta College of Medicine and Health Science Students
Asmara, 10 May 2025 – The 12th festival of students from the Orotta College of Medicine and Health Science, which had been underway for six months under the theme “Our Profession for Our Society”, has concluded. The closing event was attended by Dr. Haile Mihtsun, Executive Director of Higher Education Institutions and Research, and Mr….
Profile Q & A – “My Struggle for Eritrea and Africa”: Decoding President Afwerki’s Vision with Professor Mohammed Hassen
Distinguished Ethiopian historian and scholar of Ethiopian Studies, Professor Mohammed Hassen, brings his critical lens to the Horn of Africa’s history and politics. His analysis, shaped by his background and diplomatic experience, challenges dominant narratives and explores marginalized perspectives. As a contributor to the upcoming book “My Struggle for Eritrea and Africa,” Professor Hassen offers…
Asmara’s Marketplaces: Vibrant Hubs Reflecting Eritrea’s Rich Heritage
While Asmara, Eritrea’s captivating capital, is often lauded for its striking modernist architecture and verdant, tree-lined boulevards, the city’s true vitality pulses within its bustling marketplaces and close-knit neighborhoods. Each of these distinct areas serves as a living testament to Eritrean culture, community spirit, and remarkable ingenuity. This exploration delves into four noteworthy locales—Idaga Leka,…
Congress of Vegetables and Fruits Farmers Association in Dige Sub-zone
Barentu, 10 May 2025 – The Vegetables and Fruits Farmers Association in the Dige sub-zone held its 6th congress on 5 May. Presenting a report at the event, Mr. Abubeker Osman, Director General of Agriculture and Land in the Gash Barka Region, noted that of the over 8,000 hectares cultivated with vegetables and fruits, 30%…
National Agribusiness Conference on Selected Commodities
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), organized a National Agribusiness Conference on Selected Commodities on 24 April 2025, at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) Hall in Asmara. The conference, held under the theme “Enhancing Agribusiness for Sustainable Food Systems”, brought together senior government officials, representatives…