Category: Eritrean News
Eritrean News
Central Committee of NUEW Conducts Its 11th Regular Meeting
Asmara, 19 December 2024 – The Central Committee of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) held its 11th regular meeting on 16 and 17 December, focusing on the union’s current situation and future plans. The meeting reviewed the efforts undertaken to date, including achievements, challenges, and strategies to strengthen the union’s organizational capacity. Discussions…
Remembering the Unforgettable: Ona and Besikdira Massacre
When you ask Eritreans today what they remember about November 30 and December 1, 1970, July 10, 1974, Feb 2, 1975 and May 12, 1988 they would tell you the story as if it happened yesterday. These are days when the Ethiopian colonial army massacred innocent Eritreans in Besikdra, Ona, Omhajer, Wekiduba and Sheib respectively….
Longstanding Efforts to Control and Eliminate One of the Most Devastating Global Diseases
Despite progress over the years, malaria remains a formidable challenge. According to the latest global report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2023, the number of malaria cases was estimated at 263 million, with an incidence of 60.4 cases per 1000 population at risk. This represents an increase of 11 million cases from…
President Isaias Receives Credentials of Ambassadors
Asmara, 17 December 2024 – President Isaias Afwerki today received the credentials of four resident and three non-resident ambassadors at the Denden Guest House. The Resident Ambassadors who submitted their credentials are: Mr. Mehmet Kucuk sakalli of the Republic of Turkiye, Ms. Nahla Valji, United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed Hatem Elatawy of the Arab…
NUEYS Effort to Empower Youth
Asmara, 17 December 2024 – At an activity assessment meeting, the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) in the Central Region reported significant achievements in 2024 aimed at developing the overall capacity of the youth. Mr. Samson Kifle, head of the union branch, stated that in 2025, the branch will work in collaboration…
Seminar to Heads of National Organizations in Riyadh
Asmara, 17 December 2024 – The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) delegation that participated in the Sixteenth Conference of Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP-16, UNCCD) conducted a seminar regarding the progress of the agricultural sector in the country. The seminar was held on December 11 at the premises of the Eritrean Embassy…