Category: Eritrean News
Eritrean News
Eritrea’s Ministry of Agriculture: Key Achievements in 2024
Ample preparation and favorable rainfall resulted in a 138% increase in Eritrea’s crop production. The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) conducted its national annual assessment and validation meeting for the 2025 work plan from January 29–31, 2025, at Expo Hall in Asmara. The meeting was attended by H.E. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture; Ms. Tekia Tesfamichael, President…
Switzerland Ends Meager Development Aid to Eritrea
Switzerland has announced the termination of its tiny Development Cooperation Assistance to Eritrea, a program that was only reintroduced in 2017 after being suspended for over a decade. The decision is largely driven by Eritrea’s refusal to comply with the “involuntary return” of rejected asylum seekers. A spokesperson for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs…
International Day for ‘No to FGM’ Commemorated at Regional Level
Asmara, 07 February 2025 – The International Day for ‘No to Females Genital Mutilation (FGM)’ has been commemorated at the Central Region level in Pardizo sub-zone under the theme “Let’s Eradicate FGM with Our Coordinated Effort.” Ms. Sitom Seid-Omar Ms. Sitom Seid-Omar, administrator of the sub-zone, highlighted that the day serves as a reminder to…
Exhibition in connection with Fenkil Operation commemoration
Massawa, 7 February 2025 – An exhibition commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Fenkil Operation was inaugurated yesterday morning in the port city of Massawa. The exhibition was officially opened by Mr. Tewolde Kelati, Minister of Marine Resources. The exhibition showcased artistic programs presented by the Ministry of Defense, as well as the multi-faceted…