Community led environmental sanitation program that has been exerted in the Northern Red Sea region since 2009 is significantly contributing in ensuring the health of nationals, the Ministry of Health branch in the region stated. Massawa, 20 October 2018 – Community led environmental sanitation program that has been exerted in the Northern Red Sea region since 2009 is significantly contributing in ensuring the health of nationals, the Ministry of Health branch in the region stated. Mr. Hagos Milkias, head of environmental sanitation unit at the branch, indicated that commendable environmental sanitation activities aimed at preventing water borne diseases have been conducted in the previous years. Pointing out that half of the villages in the region have introduced latrines and are able to ensure environmental sanitation and public health, Mr. Hagos said that the Ministry of Health along with its partners is exerting effort to introduce latrines to the remaining villages. Mr. Hagos called for the conducting proper inspection on water sources and  administrations and families to increase contribution for the successful implementation of the program.

A workshop aimed at strengthening the teaching-learning process was organized on 9 and 10 October in the Emni-Haili sub-zone. Mendefera, 19 October 2018- A workshop aimed at strengthening the teaching-learning process was organized on 9 and 10 October in the Emni-Haili sub-zone. The workshop was attended by school directors, supervisors and teachers from 37 schools in the sub-zone. The head of education in the sub-zone, Mr. Merih Kiros called on teachers to apply student centered educations in all levels and especially in junior and pre-schools. Indicating that teachers have significant contribution in nurturing disciplined and competitive students, Mr. Merih called on teachers to make ample preparation for delivering their knowledge to students. Mr. Abraham Mekonnen, administrator of the sub-zone, indicating that parents and the administrations are doing their level best to create conducive atmosphere for teachers, called for identifying shortcoming of schools and take remedial measures. The participants on their part said that lack of follow-up of parents on their children has been the main reason for the low performance of students and called for strengthening participation in the effort to reinforce the teaching-learning process.

President Isaias Afwerki met and held talks today at the State House with Russian delegation headed by Mr. Mikhail Leonidovich Bogdanov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Asmara, 19 October 2018- President Isaias Afwerki met and held talks today at the State House with Russian delegation headed by Mr. Mikhail Leonidovich Bogdanov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. At the meeting President Isaias underlined Eritrea’s readiness to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation in all sectors. Mr. Mikhail L. Bogdanov on his part commending the bold initiative Eritrea took to bring peace and stability in the Horn of Africa expressed his country’s readiness to develop trade and investment cooperation with the Horn African countries in general and with Eritrea in particular. The meeting was attended by Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Gebreab and Mr. Amin Hassan, Director of the Office of the President on the Eritrean side and Mr. Azim A. Yarakhmedov, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian federation in the State of Eritrea and Mr. Oleg B. Ozerov, Deputy Director of the Department of Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia on the Russian side.

The National Association of the Eritrean War Disabled Veterans stated that in the past 25 years it has invested over 45.5 million Nakfa in support of its members in Gash Barka region with a view to enable them self-supportive. Barentu, 19 October 2018 – The National Association of the Eritrean War Disabled Veterans stated that in the past 25 years it has invested over 45.5 million Nakfa in support of its members in Gash Barka region with a view to enable them self-supportive. The head of the Association branch in Gash Barka region, Mr. Shmwele Weldegergish said that since its establishment in 1993, the Association has been engaged in improving the lives of the families of the war disabled veterans and that encouraging result has been registered thanks to the clustering of the veterans in regional, branches and units. Pointing out that there are 3,400 including 500 females members of the association in Gash Barka region, Mr. Shmwele underscored that 2,140 of the veterans have become direct beneficiaries of the association and have improved their livelihood involving in various business sectors.

Seminars with the view to enhance the understanding of nationals on the objective situation in the homeland as well as strengthening their contribution in the prevailing peace and cooperation have been conducted in the UAE, Republic of South Sudan, and Kuwait, reports indicate. Asmara, 19 October 2018 – Seminars with the view to enhance the understanding of nationals on the objective situation in the homeland as well as strengthening their contribution in the prevailing peace and cooperation have been conducted in the UAE, Republic of South Sudan, and Kuwait, reports indicate. The report also indicated that the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) branch in Germany conducted six month activity assessment meeting. At the seminar organized for nationals in Abu Dhabi and its environs, Ambassador of Eritrea to the UAE, Mr. Osman Mohammed-Omer underlining the new era of peace prospect is the result of the resilience and steadfastness of the people and Government of Eritrea, called for augmenting contribution in the implementation of the peace and friendship agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia. Similarly, at a seminar organized for Eritrean nationals residing in Kuwait, Mr. Humed Yahya Hali, Charge d’Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in Kuwait, provided briefing on the progress of the implementation of the peace and friendship agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia and the prospect of cooperation that has created among countries of the region. He also said that the new era of peace and friendship has been the result of the unity and perseverance of the people and Government of Eritrea and called for its sustainability. In related news, the Ambassador of Eritrea to the Republic of South Sudan, Mr. Yohannes Teklemicael conducted a seminar for Eritrean youth residing in Juba on 14 October regarding the objectives, principles, organizational and political affairs of the PFDJ as well as on the successes so far achieved and challenges encountered. At the seminar, Mr. Yohannes gave briefing on the activities of the YPFDJ movement and expressed conviction that the PFDJ and other national associations and task forces will work with great vigor to strengthen national unity, inculcating nationalism and combating anti social and sub-national tendencies. In the same vein, the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) branch in Germany conducted six month activity assessment meeting on 13 and 14 October in Frankfurt. Representatives of 21 sub branches of the organization took part at the meeting.

Opening remarks of Mr. Tekleab MisghenaDirector General, Regulatory Services Department, Ministry of Agriculture  At Draft Seed Legislation Discussion Workshop Opening remarks of Mr. Tekleab Misghena Director General, Regulatory Services Department, Ministry of Agriculture  At Draft Seed Legislation Discussion Workshop Dear friends, Colleagues, Invited Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, To begin with, it is my pleasure to welcome you all to this important workshop and on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture I am honored to say few remarks on the opening occasion of this workshop. We all understood that production and productivity of agricultural crops greatly depend on seed quality. This is of course without forgetting inputs such as fertilizer and others. The issue becomes so important to us where existing production and productivity of agricultural crops are low and at the same time substantial efforts are being made for ensuring a significance contribution of the agricultural sector to national food security. The availability of quality seed begins in research, where Eritrea’s agricultural research institutions are making relentless efforts in developing new varieties field and vegetable crops. So far more than 40 varieties of field crops, mostly wheat and sorghum, have been developed by NARI. A number of these varieties are now being used in seed multiplication programs through contractual farmers. Seed multiplying farmers are being organized in clusters, which simplifies the distribution of inputs and seed inspection services. For the seed sub-sector to be sustainably managed it has to be supported by some legal means. Issues such as varietal development, seed multiplication, and marketing and regulatory inspection services should be legally supported. But we should also understand that our seed legal system should serve the real issues on the ground and not becoming too ambitious which cannot be implemented. Among others, the conservation of local varieties, which could be eroded with the development and introduction of new varieties, and the uncontrolled export of germ plasma are some of the issues we need to remind ourselves while reviewing the draft legislation. Just to give you some brief background information about the present draft seed legislation, which we belief can serve as the basis for our discussion. The draft legislation was prepared in 2005, which was the result of a seed technical evaluation conducted by a consultant supported by the European Union. A brief consultative process was conducted at that time, which is now 13 years. In view of the limited consultations made then and the time which has elapsed so far, there is a need to look at it again. In its present form the draft seed legislation has a separate set of implementing regulations. In our discussions we may wish to endorse this approach or instead we may decide to have one piece of seed legislation only. This is open for discussion. A seasoned person, Dr. Miti from Zambia, has been recruited by the Ministry of Agriculture as a consultant to guide us in the process to review the draft legislation. Before I conclude, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the European Union for providing the necessary financial and technical support to undertake the review process. I would like to wish you fruitful deliberations today and tomorrow. I thank you for your attention and have a nice day.

The Foreign Minister of the State of Eritrea H.E Osman Saleh Mohammed and the Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia H.E Workneh Gebeyehu paid an official visit to Mogadishu, Somalia on 17 October 2018. The visit was part of the heightened diplomatic cooperation between the three nations and the continuing dialogue process following the trilateral agreement signed by the leaders of Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia in Asmara in September 2018. The Foreign Minister of the State of Eritrea H.E Osman Saleh Mohammed and the Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia H.E Workneh Gebeyehu paid an official visit to Mogadishu, Somalia on 17 October 2018. The visit was part of the heightened diplomatic cooperation between the three nations and the continuing dialogue process following the trilateral agreement signed by the leaders of Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia in Asmara in September 2018. During the visit, the Foreign Ministers were received by the Somali Foreign Minister and paid a courtesy call on H.E Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The Ministers also held talks with Prime Minister H.E Hassan Ali Khaire.In the course of the engagements, the leaders discussed progress on the trilateral agreement of joint cooperation in the economic, political and security fields and reaffirmed their continued commitment to contributing jointly to peace, stability and progress in the Horn of Arica. The leaders also considered the positive developments in the region since the signing of the trilateral agreement, such as the reopening of borders between Ethiopia and Eritrea and the resumption of direct commercial flights to the capitals of all three nations.While conveying messages on behalf of their Heads of State and Government, the Foreign Ministers of Eritrea and Ethiopia reaffirmed their firm support for the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Somali people. The Ministers commended the recent progress made by the Federal Government of Somalia in their reforms of the economic and security sectors as well as the progress on the various political processes. The Foreign Ministers appreciate the Somali people and Federal Government’s reform efforts expressing the growing trust in Somalia’s institutions by the international community.The ministers reiterated that Eritrea and Ethiopia will continue to stand firmly by the people of Somalia and its leadership as they present the best hope for the nation’s recovery. They called upon the entire international community to stand united in support of the Federal Government’s efforts in pursuing much needed reforms to foster Somalia’s long-term recovery.Ministers of Eritrea and Ethiopia appeal to all stakeholders internal or external to work towards the peace and stability of Somalia.While reaffirming their mutual respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence of all three nations, the leaders restated their commitment to the security, prosperity and stability of the region.At the end of the visit, the Foreign Ministers expressed their sincere gratitude for the cordial hospitality accorded to them and their delegation.Mogadishu, 17 October 2018  

The National Association of the Eritrean War Disabled Veterans has today, 17 October commemorated its Silver Jubilee of its establishment at the Asmara Palace Hotel. Asmara, 17 October 2018 – The National Association of the Eritrean War Disabled Veterans has today, 17 October commemorated its Silver Jubilee of its establishment at the Asmara Palace Hotel. At the event in which ministers, higher Government and PFDJ officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps, members of the Association and invited guests took part, Ms. Luul Gebreab, Minister of Labor and Human Welfare, indicated that the National Democratic Program designed at the 1st Organizational Congress of the EPLF in 1977 included rehabilitation of war disabled veterans and their families and that attests to the far sightedness and astuteness of the organization. Ms. Luul went on to say that the Government of Eritrea has been exerting strong effort to create opportunities to enable war disabled veterans become self-supportive and productive members of the society. The Chairman of the association, Mr. Gebrebrhan Eyasu said that the association has been working in collaboration with the Government and stakeholders to rehabilitate war disabled veterans with income generation schemes and that the question of the war disabled veterans is not to be left to the Government only and called on the public to shoulder the responsibility. At the event, research papers on “Employment and Socio-Economic Situation of War Veterans” and “Transformation and Integration of War Disabled Veterans” were presented by Dr. Giorgis Tekle and Prof. Abebe Kileyesus from the College of Adi-Keih College of Business and Social Science. The participants called for due attention to the war disabled veterans in the construction of buildings and institutions as well as free of charge of transportation and medical services. Established in 1993, the National Association of the Eritrean War Disabled Veterans comprises over 18 thousand members.

تصريح صحفي.  تناقلت وسائل الإعلام العالمية اختيار إرتريا لعضوية مجلس حقوق الإنسان التابع للأمم المتحدة ضمن “الكوتة” المقررة لأفريقيا، والتي تصل إلى 13 عضوا من بين 47 عضوا هو مجموع أعضاء المجلس, حيث اختارت دول شرق أفريقيا كل من إرتريا والصومال لعضوية المجلس ضمن النسبة المقررة لها. ويأتي هذا القرار صادمًا ليس فقط للإرتريين بل لكافة المهتمين بقضايا حقوق الإنسان في العالم.   ذلك إن مجلسًا معنيٌّا بنشر المبادئ الدولية [...]

الحسين علي كرار في المقال السابق كتبت بعنوان ما هي أسباب التحول في القرن الإفريقي ؟ وفي هذا المقال سأتناول وضع المعارضة من هذه التحولات ، فالعالم اليوم يتغير سريعا واختلطت فيه كثير من الأوراق ، وهو يتدخل ويبحث عن المنفعة المادية سياسيا واقتصاديا وأمنيا حسب مصالح الدول المتعددة بعيدا عن الإيديولوجيات ، وأصبحت البطالة هاجس [...]

طلب مني صديق ان اكتب عن ملامح التفاؤل بالحكومة القادمة, بسبب اعتقاده بامتلاكي لقوى خفية تتيح لي التنبؤ بالمستقبل, بالاضافة لأنه اخيرا وبعد طول انتظار تم خلع الحزب الحاكم, الذي عاث فسادا بالبلاد! الحقيقة حاولت الكتابة, لكن شعرت بالغثيان من مجرد التفكير برمز من رموز الطبقة البرجوازية, في ان  يكون بإمكانه ان يقيم عدلا او [...]

The news that 160 nations’ representatives on 12 October 2018, voted for the state of Eritrea to become a member of the UN Human Rights Council must appall all who truly care about human rights and are working to see an end to abuses. Human Rights Concern-Eritrea (HRCE) regards this as a betrayal of the fundamental principles which the UN exists to uphold. Read More ...

ፋሺስታዊ ውልቀመላኺ ኢሳያስ ኣብ ሜዳ ዝጠጅኦ መርዚ ኦርኒክ ዝሰመዮ ((መዝገብ መንነት) ንደቀባት ዘጥፍኣሉን: ንናይ መንነት ቅልውላው ዘሎዎም ዝሓቝፈሉን ምንባሩ ምንም ኣየስተውዓልናሉን። አረ ገሌናስ ንከላኸሉ ኔርና`ምበር! ዋላ ሕጂ እንተ ኾነስ? በቲ መሳርሒ`ቲ ገይሩ ኣብ ዙርያኡ ሰሪዑዎም ብዘሎ ሓበጀራያት ዕላማኡ ኣብ ፍጻሜ ኣብጺሑዎ እናሃለወ ተሰቊሩና ዲዩ? እንድዒ፡ ኣይመስለንን። ንሓቂ እናሃደምናላሞ ከመይ ኢሉ`ዩ ክስቆረና?!!! ኩሉ መደብ ጥፍኣትና ኣብ ጥርዙ ኣብጺሑ፡ ንኢትዮጵያ ከይዱ ንልኡላውነት ሃገር ከም ዕሸል ኣፍ ልቡ እናሃረመ ኣብ ዕዳጋ ምስ ኣውረደ፣ ስልጣኑ ንመራሒ ኢትዮጵያ ምስ ኣረከበ፣ ድሕሪኡ ናብ ስዑዳያ ከይዱ ሃገር መሬታን ባሕራን ኣብ ቍጽጽር ባዕዲ ምስ ኣእተወ፡፣ ኣብ ውሽጢ ሃገር ዝነበረ ህዝቢ ብዓቕሙ ተንሲኡ ከይሰሃሎ ማዕጾ ዛላ ኣንበሳ ምስ እንዳ ኣባሓጎታቱ ተሳማሚኡ ምስ ኣኽፈተን፡ ተዓቢሱ ዝጸንሐ ህዝቢ ኤርትራ ንመሬቱ ብጐርፊ ምሕዳግ ዘኸትሎ ሳዕቤን ከይሓሰበ፡ በሽሓት ናብ ኢትዮጵያ ጎሪፉ ፈቐዶ ጐላጕል ትግራይ ተበቲኑ ኣብ ቃልዕ ብዓጸቦ ከም ዝሳቐ ኮይኑ እናሃለወ፡ ድሕሪ`ዚ እንታይ ተረፈ? Read More ...

Encouraging results are being registered from various activities being conducted in the Northern Red Sea region with the objective of improving the living standard of war disabled veterans in the region. Massawa, 16 October 2018 – Encouraging results are being registered from various activities being conducted in the Northern Red Sea region with the objective of improving the living standard of war disabled veterans in the region. At a panel discussion conducted on 11 October in connection with the Silver Jubilee of the Association, it was stated that a number of members of the association in the region are being rehabilitated in various businesses and improving their lives, thanks to the support from the Government, society and the association. It was noted that public attitude toward the disabled has improved and that call was made on the part of all concerned bodies to continue supporting the disabled veterans in all their endeavors. The head of the Association branch in the Northern Red Sea region, Mr. Mohammed Seid Shengeb said that war disabled veterans clustered in groups are engaged in agro businesses, livestock herding, and small scale businesses.Indicating that due attention is being given to female disabled veterans, Mr. Mohammed-Seid said that micro-credit opportunities have been created to 20 female disabled veterans and that similar support will be provided to many others in the future. The National Association of the War Disabled Veterans branch in the Northern Red Sea region comprises of 855 members including 110 females.

Mr. Ibrahim Idris, Charge d’Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in Sudan organized seminar for Eritrean nationals residing in Khartoum and its environs on the objective situation in the homeland as well as on the regional and global developments. Asmara, 17 October 2018- Mr. Ibrahim Idris, Charge d’Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in Sudan organized seminar for Eritrean nationals residing in Khartoum and its environs on the objective situation in the homeland as well as on the regional and global developments. Indicating that the pillars of the joint declaration of peace and friendship agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia are being implemented stage by stage, Mr. Ibrahim said that that has ushered new chapter of peace and cooperation. Explaining on the charted out development programs and their progress, Mr. Ibrahim called on the nationals to integrate their knowhow and economic resources in the success of the promising prospect of peace and cooperation. The participants on their part expressed support for the peace and friendship agreement and readiness to strengthen contribution. In the same vein, a new book on the history and beauty of Asmara written by a Sudanese author, Adl Osman was inaugurated on 10 October at the week of friendship organized by the Eritro-Sudan friendship association.

Key Note of Minister Arefaine Berhe on the occasion of World Food Day Invited Guests! Ladies and Gentlemen! Key Note of Minister Arefaine Berhe on the occasion of World Food Day Invited Guests! Ladies and Gentlemen!At the outset I warmly welcome you all for taking your time to participate in this year’s World Food Day.  The theme of this year is “Our Actions are our Future – A Zero Hunger World by 2030 is possible.”Dear Participants!Before we talk about our actions, I am sure, you can appreciate that proper diagnosis about the situation on the ground must be made.  Eventhough achieving Zero Hunger is a function of concerted efforts among many sectors, the most significant actor is the agricultural sector simply because about eighty percent of the world’s poor live in rural areas where people depend on agriculture, fisheries and forestry for a living.As it is documented by the relevant global institutions and especially the FAO, conflict, climate, the economy, inequality are some of the reasons why the goal of Zero Hunger World may seem more difficult to achieve than before.Dear Participants! It is to be remembered that world leaders met in 1996 and 2001 to reduce the number of hungry people by half by 2015.  This happened to be a miserable failure.  A 2017 FAO report shows that more than 820 million people. (Almost the same as that of 1996) world-wide still suffer from chronic hunger and under nourishment.Considering this background, the different actors including the Government, small holder farmers, small and medium commercial farmers, The Crop and Livestock Corporation, research institutions, extension networks, academia, development partners, the private sector, and the media must play their respective roles in a coordinated fashion inorder to create a Zero Hunger World where no one is left behind come 2030.Dear Participants! The basis of this noble mission is clear and enabling policy and strategy which is consciously and responsibly shared by the different players.In the Eritrean context, we are well on track to meet the SDG goal number 2 with our clear focus on intensification, integration and value addition to achieve food and nutrition security.We have a very clear strategy for the bulk of our farming public, which is the small holder farmers.  It is called “The Minimum Integrated Household Agricultural Package (MIHAP)” whose document is in your bag and whose documentary you are about to see.For the other category of farmers, we have embarked on ambitious programmes of multiplication of improved seeds like wheat, sorghum, pearl millet, potatoes etc. in clusters inorder to impact on the overall productivity.  We are establishing farmers field schools, even if they have to be under  tree shades, throughout the country, so that farmers can meet regularly to share experiences from one another and from the extension agents which at this time, are being assigned in villages or cluster of villages in a specific area. The Research, Extension, Regulatory, Higher Institutions of learning, Forestry and Wildlife Authority, and related sister sectors are also playing their part to increase agriculture production and productivity while protecting the environment.Dear Participants,All of the above mentioned coordinated actions are making tangible difference for the better and it is, indeed, true that OUR ACTIONS ARE OUR FUTURE – A Zero Hunger World by 2030 is Possible.In conclusion I would like to express my gratitude to all those who have contributed to the endeavor of achieving a hunger free world and appeal to them to step up their efforts.Finally, I commend the organizing committee for a job well done and at this opportune time, I would like to inform the audience that we are expecting very good harvest because of the good and well distributed rains plus the effort of our farmers.Thank you for your attention!16/10/2018

President Isaias Afwerki returns home concluding two-day official visit to Ethiopia at an invitation of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed. Asmara, 15 October 2018- President Isaias Afwerki returns home concluding two-day official visit to Ethiopia at an invitation of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed. President Isaias Afwerki, Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed and former Prime Minister, Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn jointly inaugurated the Omo Kuraz 3 Sugar Factory located in southern Ethiopia. According to the briefing provided to the delegation, the Sugar Factory worth more than 8 billion Birr has the capacity of producing daily from 8 to 10 thousand quintals of sugar and permanent and temporary employment opportunity for about 3,500 people. Indicating that Ethiopia possesses enormous natural resources and that was not exploited as expected, Prime Minister Dr. Abiy said that strong effort is being exerted to dvelopthe resources. Dr. Abiy Ahmed commending President Isaias for his significant contribution in the development of the peace and friendship accord between Eritrea and Ethiopia and that the official visit of the President is to initiate joint programs between the two countries. President Isaias on his part expressed appreciation for the invitation to participate in such big development program and that Eritrea will gain important experience from the project. He also wished success to the Ethiopian people. President Isaias and his delegation accompanied by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed visited the natural resources, tourism sites as well as crocodile farm in Arba-Minch. During their visit to Jimma and its environs, President Isaias and his delegation were accorded warm welcome by the Saka-Chekorsa people. The elders of Ormo people also presented to President Isaias gifts depicting the culture of the society. Upon returning to Addis Ababa, President Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held discussion on the progress of the peace and friendship agreement, on future programs as well as on the developments in the Horn of Africa. The senior Eritrean delegation includes Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Gebreab and Mr. Amin Hassan, Director of the Office of the President.

The UN General Assembly today, 13 October elected Eritrea to the Geneva based Human Rights Council, the UN body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the globe. Asmara, 13 October 2018 - The UN General Assembly today, 13 October elected Eritrea to the Geneva based Human Rights Council, the UN body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the globe. According to report, the Assembly elected 18 states by secret ballot to serve as members of the Council for the next three years beginning from 1 January 2019. Along with Eritrea, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Somalia, and Togo from Africa, and Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Fiji, India, Italy, Philippines, and Uruguay from other regional groups have also been elected to the UN body. Based on the election process of the Assembly, the 18 new members were elected according to the following pattern: 5 seats for African States, 5 seats for Asia-Pacific States; 2 seats for Eastern European States; 3 seats for Latin American and Caribbean States; and 3 seats for Western European and other States.

President Isaias Afwerki arrives in Addis Ababa for two-day official visit today, 14 October, at an invitation of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Asmara, 14 October 2018- President Isaias Afwerki arrives in Addis Ababa for two-day official visit today, 14 October, at an invitation of Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Upon arrival at the Bole International Airport, President Isaias was awarded warm welcome by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Mufteriat Kamil, Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives as well as other senior government officials and former Prime Minister, Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn. During his stay in Ethiopia, President Isaias Afwerki and Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahemd will discuss on the progress of the peace agreement signed between the two countries and other developments of mutual interest to the two countries. In the same vein, President Isaias and Prime Minister Dr. Abiy participated at the inauguration ceremony of the Omo Kuraz 3 Sugar Factory. The senior Eritrean delegation includes Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Gebreab.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Italy, Mr. Giuseppe Conte arrived in Asmara in the afternoon hours of today, 12 October for a one-day official visit.   Asmara, 12 October 2018- The Prime Minister of the Republic of Italy, Mr. Giuseppe Conte arrived in Asmara in the afternoon hours of today, 12 October for a one-day official visit. Upon arrival at the Asmara International Airport, Prime Minister Conte was accorded warm welcome by President Isaias Afwerki and senior government officials accompanied by Marching Band playing the national anthem of the two countries. At a meeting President Isaias Aferki and Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte held at the State House they discussed on the development of bilateral relations as well as on other regional and global developments of mutual interest to the two countries. Indicating that the revitalization of the historical relation between Eritrea and Italy makes it unique for it is happening at a time of a new dynamics in the Horn of Africa, the two leaders agreed to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between Eritrea and Italy in particular and between the Horn of African countries and Italy. In a press conference, Prime Minister Conte congratulating for the joint declaration of peace and friendship signed by Eritrea and Ethiopia on 9 July to end war and establish new era of cooperation, expressed his country’s full support and offered any assistance needed for the full implementation of the accord. Prime Minister Conte also expressed his country’s readiness to carry out its part in promoting investment, cooperation projects, education programs and technical and professional trainings as well as to advocate for the strengthening of cooperation between Eritrea and the European Union. Pointing out that Eritrea and Italy had historical relations, however, the relations could not develop as expected due to various reasons, Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Gebreab said that Eritrea will work beyond the Horn of Africa for the development of relations based on mutual respect and cooperation with various countries. At the meeting Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Gebreab, Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrean Ambassador to Italy, Mr. Amin Hassan, Director of the Office of the Presidents were present on the Eritrean side and Mr. Stefano Moscatelli, Ambassador of Italy to Eritrea, Mr. Pietro Benassi, Ambassador and Diplomatic Adviser to the Prime Minister, Admiral Carlo Massagli, Military Adviser to the Prime Minister and Mr. Rocco Casalino, Chief Press Officer and Spokesman of the Prime Minister on the Italian side. President Isaias Afwerki also hosted state lunch in honor of Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and his delegation. Prime Minister Conte toured the main streets of Asmara and its historical buildings of the city. Prime Minister Conte departed to Italy concluding one-day official visit to Eritrea.

International Day of the Girl was observed on 11 October at Asmara Palace Hotel under the theme “With Her-A skilled Girlforce”. Asmara, 12 October 2018- International Day of the Girl was observed on 11 October at Asmara Palace Hotel under the theme “With Her-A skilled Girlforce”. At the event in which government officials, heads of national associations, representative of UNICEF, members of the Diplomatic Corps as well as other invited guests took part, Ms. Tekea Tesfanicael, President of NUEW, said that ensuring the rights of women has been one of the fundamental pillars of the armed struggle and that the question of women beyond human rights is part of the national security of Eritrea. Indicating that equal participation of women does not only benefit women but also to the whole society, Ms. Tekea called for integrated effort to eradicate backward traditions and ideas that hinder the development of women. She went on to say that the International Day of the Girl is a reminder for renewing pledge to work for the all rounded development of the Eritrean women. The representative of UNICEF in Eritrea, Ms. Shaya Ibrahim on her part said that UNICEF is working in partnership with the Government of Eritrea in eradicating harmful practices and in the over all development of women. At the event, Dr. Ghidei Gebreyohannes from the College of Medicine and Science presented research paper on causes and consequences of under age marriages in Eritrea. The International Day of the Girl is being observed for second time in Eritrea and for the seventh time at international level.

እቲ ንመሰል ደቂ ኣንስትዮ ክጣበቅን፡ ደቂ ኣንስትዮ ፍሉይ ቆላሕታ ተገይሩለን፡ ትምህርተን ክቅጽላ፡ ተማሂረን ድማ፡ ኣብ ኩሉ ዓይነት ስራሓታውትን መሪሕነታትን ክካፈላን ባይታ ከንጽፈለን ከባራትዔን ዝቆመ ማሕበር፡ እተን ማራሕቱ ኣብ ውሽጢ ዓዲ ዝነበራ ዝነበር ምሁራትን፡ ሰብ ተምክሮን፡ ኣብ ወጻኢ ዝነብራ ዝነበራ ኤርትራውያን፡ ክኢላታት፡ ብዙሕ ዓይነታት ትምህርቲ ቀሲመን ዘመስከራ፡ ከምኡ’ውን ወጻእተኛታት፡ ኣብ ናይ ሓፈሻዊ ደቂኣንስትዮ ምዕበሌ ተገዳስነትን ተፈላጥነትን ዝነበረን - ከምቲ ብግብሪ ዝኣቱ ገንዘብ ኣይነበረ ገለ ኣይነበረ ጊዜ ገድሊ ምዃኑ’ዩ - ብጥራዩ ዘይኮነስ ብስርዓት ሰብ ደሞዝ ኮይነን፡ ክሰርሓ እንተተታባብዓ፡ ክንደይ ኮን ፍስሃ ወሰላም ምወረደ፡ ክንደይ ኮን ታሪኽን ምጸበቀ፡ ንሕና ደቂ ኣንስትዮ ኤረትራውያን ብኣኽን ምኾራዕና እዚ ዘይብሃል መንፈሳዊ ዕግበት ምተሰማዓና፡ ከመይ ደቂ ኣንስትዮ ምስ ዝማሃራን፡ ዝግብኤን ክብሪ ምስ ዝረኽባ ፡ ምዕባለ ሃገር፡ ብሕልፊ ከም ሃገርና ዝኣመሰለት ህዝባ ዉሕድ ባህርያዊ ጸጋታታ ድማ ብዙሕ ኣብ ሓጺር ጊዜ ድኽነትን ድንቁርናን ነበረያ ነበረ ኮይኑ፡ ፍትሕን፡ ሰላምን፡ ራህዋን ነጊሱ ኤኮኖሚያ ዓወት ክስዕብ ዘየጣራጥር ሰለ ዝኾነ። Read More ...

Nationals residing in Juba, Republic of South Sudan and Rotterdam, Holland have conducted public diplomacy activities, reports indicate. Asmara, 11 October 2018 - Nationals residing in Juba, Republic of South Sudan and Rotterdam, Holland have conducted public diplomacy activities, reports indicate. According to report the Eritrean Embassy to the Republic of South Sudan organized a workshop focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of mass media as well as social media. At the workshop in which members of YPFDJ and Foreign Front Task Force took part, extensive briefing was provided on several issues including, general overview of mass media, nature and management of information system, benefits of comprehensible and factual information, positive and negative sides of information disseminated through social media, ethics and values of mass media, character and activities of a journalist as well as resilience in the face of negative influence of social media. Indicating that the use of information technology for fair and balanced information will have significant contribution in the development of humanity,  the Eritrean Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan, Mr. Yohannes Teklemichael  called for appropriate use of the technology in the strengthening unity and harmony among nationals and in the national development. In related news, the PFDJ organization in Rotterdam, Holland conducted its annual congress on 6 October. Eritrean Counsel in Holland, Mr. Solomon Mehari said that the objective of the congress was to assess the implementation of the programs of the organization and thereby maintain and enhance the strengths and called on the members to reinforce organizational capacity. At the congress representatives of national associations presented messages of solidarity and an executive committee was elected for three years term. The congress concluded by adopting guidelines and recommendations.

Prime Minister of Italy, Giuseppe Conte will arrive in Asmara in the morning hours of tomorrow, 12 October for one day official visit. Asmara, 11October 2018 - Prime Minister of Italy, Giuseppe Conte will arrive in Asmara in the morning hours of tomorrow, 12 October for one day official visit. During his stay in Eritrea, Prime Minister of Italy, Giuseppe Conte will meet and hold talks with President Isaias Afwerki on development of bilateral relations as well as on other regional and global developments of mutual interest to the two countries. Prime Minister of Italy, Giuseppe Conte is conducting similar visit to Ethiopia.

Eritrean nationals residing in Minnesota, USA, contributed several hospital beds to Orotta National Refferal Hospital, report indicates. Asmara, 10 October 2018 – Eritrean nationals residing in Minnesota, USA, contributed several hospital beds to Orotta National Refferal Hospital, report indicates. According to the administration of the Hospital, the material support includes 38 hospital beds. Speaking to Erina, head nurse of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Ms. Lemlem Tesfayesus underscoring the hospital beds that were provided to the hospital are electric-powered, expressed her belief that the hospital beds will have significant contribution in alleviating loads that staff members have had. The head nurse further thanked the nationals residing in Minnesota and called on others to follow their footsteps.

The Ministry of Justice organized a workshop on 8 and 9 October in Asmara aimed at strengthening the judiciary institutions and the role of youth legal experts. Asmara, 09 October 2018- The Ministry of Justice organized a workshop on 8 and 9 October in Asmara aimed at strengthening the judiciary institutions and the role of youth legal experts. Pointing out that the national law takes into account the socio-economic, political, cultural and historical foundation of the society as well as the uniqueness of the country, society and government, Ms. Fouzia Hashim, Minister of Justice, indicated that all rounded legal expert should posses the understanding of the mentioned foundations. Minister Fouzia said that the mission of the Ministry of Justice is to provide open, equitable and timely service to the public as well as ensuring free and accountable judiciary system. Minister Fouzia went on to say that the Eritrean people have been for centuries governed through traditional and customary laws and that respecting and ensuring laws and regulations are the noble societal values of the people. She also reiterated on the need of experts that understand the culture of the society and the stance of the government in order to provide effective service to the society. Mr. Abraham Berhane from the Information Technology at the Ministry gave briefing on the information technology that is being introduced at the magistrates and attorney offices throughout the country.

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The Eritrean Teachers Association branch in the Central region presented financial award and certificates of recognition to 88 exemplary teachers including 25 females. Asmara, 08 October 2018- The Eritrean Teachers Association branch in the Central region presented financial award and certificates of recognition to 88 exemplary teachers including 25 females. The award was made in connection with the International Teachers Day that was observed on 5 October under the theme “Education Right with Competent Teacher”. The awardees include 40 teachers that have been engaged from 40 to 56 years in the teaching profession and 14 that have been confirmed for their active and exemplary service. Speaking at the occasion, the chairman of the association, Mr. Afwerki Gebrezgiabher indicated that the association is exerting effort in cooperation with partners to encourage exemplary teachers and strengthen the capacity of teachers. Mr. Belai Habtegabir, head of the Ministry of Education branch in the Central region, indicating that teacher is the cornerstone of all rounded knowledge, called for strengthening participation for the development of education in the country. In the same vein, the International Teachers Day was observed in the Northern Red Sea region featuring various programs.

الأستاذ محمد حامد من خيرة المعلمين الأرتريين ويمتاز بالقوة والجرأة ولا يخشى إلا الله كما كان ذكي فطن وربما أستطيع أن أقول عنه عبقري وله كثير من المواهب التي تميزه عن غيره خاصة في المخاطبة والبديهية السريعة وله قدرة فائقة في الاستدراك واسلوبه لطيف وصادق ولا يداهن مهما كان الأمر بمكان من الخطورة.

واسم النارا يطلقونه على أنفسهم ، وإذا قابلت أحدهم وهو لا يعرف أي لهجة أخرى ، يسألك (نرا بنا إشدا )  (هل تعرف لغة النارا) وكذلك تطلقه عليهم باقي قبائل البجا ، إذا تحدثت عنهم في الزراعة بالبداويت ناركاب ، وبالتقرى ناركاباي ، فمصدر الاسم هو الرجل المتمسك بالزراعة . وكما سبق ذكره فالنارا ينقسمون لغوياً إلى فرعين رئيسين ولكل فرع لغته لخاصة، فرع يعرف ب نارا(هجر)

Successful election of area administrators, managing directors and village coordinators have been conducted in Adi Quala and Segeneyti sub zones, reports indicate. Mendefera, 06 October 2018 – Successful election of area administrators, managing directors and village coordinators have been conducted in Adi Quala and Segeneyti sub zones, reports indicate. The managing director of the Adi Quala sub zone, Mr. Tesfay Abraha stating that the elections were conducted on 22 administrative areas and called on the newly elected to serve the people that elected them with diligence and trust and residents to cooperate with them in their tasks. Similarly, elections conducted in Segeneyti sub zone from 4-22 September was concluded successfully. Speaking at the occasion, Mr.Yohannes Gebremeskel, managing director of the sub zone, called on the elected to serve the people they elected them with efficiency and accountability. In Adi Quala sub zone, there are 110 villages clustered in 22 administrative areas, and in Segeneyti sub zone there are 38 villages grouped in 18 administrative areas.

The Ministry of Marine Resources has organized one month training for 24 of its staff members from the six regions aimed at strengthening their capacity. Massawa, 06 October 2018- The Ministry of Marine Resources has organized one month training for 24 of its staff members from the six regions aimed at strengthening their capacity. At the concluding ceremony held on 3 October, Mr. Tewolde Kelati, Minister of Marine Resources, pointed out on the importance of close relation with fish farmers in the advancement of their activities and called for conducting fish farmers centered activities. Indicating that the research conducted by experts on the islands of Jemhile and Dahlak has significantly contributed in designing practical programs in cooperation with the Northern Red Sea region administration, Minister Tewolde called on the trainees to give due attention on the residents residing around dams so that they benefit from them. The D. G. of Fish Development at the Ministry of Marine Resources, Ambassador Tewoldebrhan Woldemicael on his part called on the trainees to practically upgrade the training they were provided. The representative of the trainees expressed readiness to apply the training they received for the benefit of country and people and transfer the knowledge to their colleagues.

International Teachers Day was observed on 5 October under the theme “Education Right with Competent Teacher”. Asmara, 06 October 2018- International Teachers Day was observed on 5 October under the theme “Education Right with Competent Teacher”. At the ceremony in which heads of the Ministry of Education and invited guests took part, the Chairman of the Eritrean Teachers Association, Mr. Simon Mehari indicated that the association is exerting strong effort in cooperation with stockholder to realize the provision of efficient and quality education service all over the country. Indicating that the development of a country depends on the quality education being provided, Mr. Simon said that the substantial investment the Eritrean Government is making in education attests to that effect. Mr. Simon went on to say that the expansion of educational facilities has been realized and what remains is ensuring the provision of quality education and called on the concerned institutions and stakeholders to conduct integrated effort in cooperation with teachers which are the main actors. Dr. Halima Mohammed from the Ministry of Education explained on the essence and meaning of this year’s theme “Education Right with Competent Teacher” and the role of competent teachers in realizing the provision of quality education. The International Teachers Day is being observed for the 22 times at national level and for 35 times at international level.

Eritrean nationals residing in the Italian cities of Bari and Pistoia have conducted various activities with a view to strengthen organizational capacity. Asmara, 05 October 2018- Eritrean nationals residing in the Italian cities of Bari and Pistoia have conducted various activities with a view to strengthen organizational capacity. The objective of the meeting the nationals residing in Pistoia, Toscana, was to support the Women Training Center in Keren so that it become fully operational equipped with the necessary facilities. Likewise, Eritrean and Ethiopian nationals residing in Bari and its environs have conducted joint cultural program in support of the joint declaration of peace and friendship signed by the two countries as well as strengthening their friendship.

The Ministry of Health branch in the Anseba region reported that the distribution of Vitamin A, children’s vaccination and pre and post natal treatment that is being conducted through mobile health medical units at the Habero sub-zone is registering commendable result. Keren, 05 October 2018- The Ministry of Health branch in the Anseba region reported that the distribution of Vitamin A, children’s vaccination and pre and post natal treatment that is being conducted through mobile health medical units at the Habero sub-zone is registering commendable result. Indicating that Vitamin A has significant contribution in the physical development of children and in controlling infections and developing resistance to diseases, the branch office said that the program is being conducted in various parts of the region and especially at the remote areas. Pointing out that distribution of Vitamin A and vaccination program is being conducted in all the villages in the sub-zone, Nurse Yonas Habtemariam, head of the Habero health station, said that there are over 100 village health coordinators overseeing environmental sanitation and are conducting commendable activities. At the Habero sub-zone there is one health center at the Habero administrative area and two health stations at the administrative areas of Habero Tsaeda and Filfil.