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 activities of the Ministry of Marine Resources, the Port Authority, and other line ministries in the region.
In the same context, general knowledge and sports competitions organized by the Ministry of Education in connection with the 35th anniversary of the Fenkil Operation concluded on 5 February.
Additionally, the East African Half Marathon, organized by the National Athletics Federation in celebration of the Fenkil Operation’s anniversary, took place this morning in Massawa.
Athletes from Eritrea, Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan participated in the race. In the men’s category, Olympian Athlete Samson Amare from the Southern Region Club claimed first place. Athlete Afwerki Berhane finished second, while Ugandan Athlete Silas Boshi secured third place.
In the women’s category, which covered a distance of 10 km, Yordanos Haileselasie and Dolshi Tesfu from Denden Club finished in first and second place, respectively, while Maria Ali from the Central Region took third place.
In the Paralympics category, Athletes Sebhatu Kesete, Tedros Aregai, and Tesfahiwet Tekle finished in first, second, and third place, respectively.
Trophies and monetary awards were presented to the winners, and certificates of recognition were awarded to the organizers.