Eritrean News
Keren, 12 February 2025 – Elections for area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators are currently being held in the Hamelmalo sub-zone, Anseba Region. Ms. Amna Haj, administrator of the sub-zone, explained the election modalities and urged the public to set aside sub-nationalist sentiments and participate actively in the process. Mr. Major Amir Mahmud, secretary…
A Devastating – but Preventable – Condition Obstetric fistula is one of the most severe and traumatic childbirth injuries affecting women and girls worldwide. It results in devastating health complications and strips affected individuals of their dignity, rights, and quality of life. According to estimates from international organizations, including the World Health Organization, several million…
Barentu, 12 February 2025 – The annual “Kundra” cultural festival of the Kunama ethnic group, held in the Tawda administrative area, plays a significant role in preserving cultural heritage and strengthening societal unity and values. This sentiment was expressed at the conclusion of the festival, which took place from 7 to 9 February. Mr. Mohammed…
Asmara, 12 February 2025 – Eritrea is participating in the 38th World Cultural and Artistic Festival, which is being held in India from 7 February. The annual festival is organized in collaboration with India’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Tourism. The festival, known as the Surajkund International Crafts Mela, features cultural troupes from 51 countries….
The wedding season is upon us once more, filling weekends with joyful ceremonies and the consumption of delicious delicacies alongside harmonious traditions, often with a modern twist. In many Tigre communities, weddings, and consequently marriage, are based on the mutual needs of both parties, with female consent being paramount. If a man is hesitant to…
Asmara, 08 February 2025 – The Regulatory Services Department of the Ministry of Agriculture reported significant progress in agricultural inspections conducted in 2024. Mr. Tekleab Misghina, Director General of Regulatory Services, stated that the department, through regional inspectors, has worked diligently to ensure the safety of animal and plant-based food products before they enter the…
Massawa, 08 February 2025 – On the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of Fenkil Operation and the Liberation of Massawa, President Isaias Afwerki laid a wreath at Thewalet Martyrs Cemetery, in the morning hours today, in tribute to Eritrea’s heroes and heroines who paid the ultimate price for the independence of their country. The ceremony was…
