Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Gebreab yesterday 13 October delivered message of President Isaias Afwerki to Let. Gen. Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sudan’s Sovereign Council, in Khartoum. Asmara, 14 October 2019- Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Gebreab yesterday 13 October delivered message of President Isaias Afwerki to Let. Gen. Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sudan’s Sovereign Council, in Khartoum.The message of President Isaias focuses on the development of bilateral relation between Eritrea and Sudan as well as the implementation of the joint agreement signed recently between the two countries. It is to be recalled that President Isaias Afwerki at an invitation of Let. Gen. Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sudan’s Sovereign Council, conducted official working visit to Sudan from 14 to 16 September this year. In the course of his visit President Isaias held discussions with various Sudanese officials focusing on the good neighborly and historic ties of the peoples of Eritrea and Sudan and expressed determination to recoup the lost opportunity and agreed to promote economic, trade, political, diplomatic as well as security and military cooperation. They also agreed to work together for effective regional integration.  

President Isaias Afwerki received, at State House in the afternoon hours of yesterday 11 October, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan, the Hon. Awut Deng Acuil. Asmara, 12 October 2011 - President Isaias Afwerki received, at State House in the afternoon hours of yesterday 11 October, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan, the Hon. Awut Deng Acuil. At the meeting Foreign Minister Awut Deng Acuil delivered a message from President Salva Kiir Mayardit to President Isaias Afwerki. President Salva Kiir's message centered on peace-building efforts in South Sudan, its facilitation of peace talks between Sudanese Government and opposition movements, and ties of cooperation between Eritrea and the Republic of South Sudan. President Isaias and Foreign Minister Awut Deng Acuil further discussed on the implementation of the regional cooperation and integration of the Horn of African countries as well as on the initiatives that should be undertaken. President Isaias Afwerki emphasized readiness to deepen the historical ties between the peoples and Governments of Eritrea and South Sudan.

እዚ ኹሉ ኣብ ላዕሊ ዝጠቀስክዎ ጭራ ብርሃርን’ዩ እምበር ብርሃን ኣይኮነን። ብርሃን ክኸውን ካብ ድኽነትን፡ ድንቁርናን፡ ስደትን፡ ፋሕፋሕ ስድራቤታትን፡ ውርደትን፡ ሕፍረትን፡ ሕልፈትን፡ ትሪ ልቢን፡ ንዘረባታት ከም ቁምነገር ከም ስራሕ ምውሳድን ወጺእና ኣብ ብረታዊ ቃልሲ ዘእተወና ምኽንያት ዘኪርና፡ ሕልናና ዳኛና ጌርና ን “ይኣክል” ኩላትና ሓቢርና ብቀጻሊ መዳብት ግብራዊ ክንገብሮ ኣለና። ኢሳይስ ከም ውጹእ ርእሰ መላኽን ገብናኛን ብብዙሓት ወጻእተኛታት ምፍላጥን፡ እሱራትና ዘይምፍታሕን፡ ገደብ ዘይብሉ ዕስክርና ደው ዘይምባልን፡ 22 ዝኣክላ ቤት ሕክምና ምዕጻውን፡ ቤት ትምህርታት ምህጋርን፡ መንግስቲ ኣመሪካ መስል እምነት ምውጋድን፡ ምእሳር መራሕቲ ሃይማኖታትን ኣይንጻወሮን ኢና ምባል፡ ዓለም ክቅልበሉ ን “ይእክል” ግብራዊ ክገብሮ ዓቢ ተራ ኣለዎ።

International Day of the Girl Child was observed today, 11 October nationwide here in the capital Asmara under the theme «Girl Force: Unscripted and Unstoppable». Asmara, 11 October 2019- International Day of the Girl Child was observed today, 11 October nationwide here in the capital Asmara under the theme «Girl Force: Unscripted and Unstoppable». The observance event held at the National Union of Eritrean Women Hall was attended by a number of Government and Front officials, members of the diplomatic corps as well as other invited guests. Speaking at the event, Ms. TekeaTesfamicael, President of NUEW, said that if educated and empowered girls nothing will stop them from taking the lead and that education is a tool which helps for growth and development. With regards girls’ education in Eritrea, Ms. Tekea said that education has been expanded by bringing schools closer to rural and remote areas thereby ensuring educational opportunity and continuity in particular for girls. She also said that progression rate of all students in general and the girls from remote areas in particular has been ensured by establishing boarding schools and girl’s hostels and that drop out and repetition rates were less for girls andpromotion rates remained higher. Noting that the International Day of the Girl Child has been celebrated since 2012 across the world to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face, the Coordinator of the United Nations Offices in Eritrea, Ms. Susan Ngongi lauded the Government of Eritrea and NUEW for their effort in ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens. At the event, an extensive briefing was provided on the victories the Eritrean girls are registering and challenges they are facing. Women who have become exemplary in their education tackling cultural and gender discrimination have also delivered presentation of their life history, the report added. Ms. Senait Mehari, head of Social Services at the National Union of Eritrean Women on her part stating that Eritrean girls have held upper hand in the education sector, called on the Union in collaboration with partners to exert extra effort to maintain the encouraging result. The International Day of the Girl Child is being observed for the third time in Eritrea and for the eighth time at international level.

STATEMENT BY H.E. MS. SOPHIA TESFAMARIAM,PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ERITREA TO THE UN, AT THE SIXTH COMMITTEE 74TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNDER AGENDA ITEM 109: “MEASURES TO ELIMINATE INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM” 10 OCTOBER 2019, NEW YORK, Mr. Chairman,Let me seize this opportunity to congratulate you and the other members of the Bureau on your elections. My delegation wishes to assure you of its full support for a successful session of the Committee.I would also like to commend the leadership of Under-Secretary Vladimir Voronkov and his team for the excellent work in coordinating UN counter-terrorism related activities since the creation of the Office of Counter-Terrorism.  Allow me to highlight, in a broad brush manner, Eritrea’s perspectives and experiences on this crucial subject. As you will all agree with me, the scourge of terrorism and extremism has global dimensions and tentacles; is transnational in intent and scope; and continues to grow and proliferate in spite of all the concerted efforts to uproot and eradicate it.  In the event, it is important to ponder and assess profoundly, at this juncture, on the tools and methods that have been employed to date to combat this abomination, and, more importantly, to diagnose and fully address the underlying causes that may have contributed to its incubation. On the first parameter, the absolute urgency of creating robust regional and global mechanisms of coordination; the establishment and consolidation of suitable coalitions that encompass all stakeholder countries is critical.  These are broadly speaking, flexible architectures of defense cooperation that can be created to combat specific threats.  This means that they will be of limited in geographic and temporal terms.  But above and beyond these specific coalitions, the scope of continuous exchange of information, coordination and experiences must be enlarged in terms of participant countries and frequency of interactions. Eritrea fully subscribes to these policy precepts and approaches.  In the new congenial climate of regional cooperation, Eritrea is already pursuing these objectives with added vigor and urgency.  Both in bilateral and trilateral Summits that Eritrea has held with its neighbors in the Horn of Africa in the past year, these issues were broached fully with the aim of refining mechanisms for effective cooperation and coordination. In addressing underlying causes, Eritrea’s two-pronged approach have revolved around the following.  First and foremost, Eritrea believes in pursuance of judicious policies of inclusiveness and social justice that do not alienate specific segments of society on the basis of religious creed or ethnic identity.  This is crucial especially in multi-cultural and multi-ethnic societies such as Eritrea. Secondly, pursuance of purposeful and persistent sensitization programs aimed at potentially susceptible age groups and segments of society in order to counter imported radicalization.  In specific terms, the approach includes secularization of education, nurturing of mutual tolerance and co-existence between different faiths, youth programs that counter religious radicalization… etc. within the setting of a fully secular State. As part of its overall commitment to promote peace and security and to combat terrorism, Eritrea continues to take measures in improving its legislative and law enforcement capacities to prevent and prosecute acts of terrorism in all their manifestations. It has issued a proclamation on “Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism” as well as established a Financial Intelligence Unit to monitor and criminalize financing of terrorism. Last month, Eritrea became an observer member of the Eastern and Southern Anti-Money Laundering Group. At the operational level, all relevant enforcement bodies are collectively working with the highest vigilance to fight and suppress any threat of terrorism. Primarily, public awareness-raising programs, including at schools, are regularly conducted by the relevant authorities. Eritrea has recently signed a Partnership Framework with UNODC to strengthen the human, infrastructural, technical and technological capacities of the Eritrean law enforcement agencies to combat transnational organized crime, including terrorism. This project aims to enhance the capacities of Eritrea’s justice and law enforcement bodies in detection, prevention, and combating terrorist activities, as well as their capacities for international cooperation.In this regard, there is a need to scale up the activities of the United Nations in the area of strengthening the capacity of member states to combat terrorism and their obligations under the global, continental and national levels, through the provision of operational and technical support. In conclusion, Mr. Chair, Eritrea wishes to stress the need to create a narrative of hope as opposed to the narrative of extremism and terrorism. Root causes of terrorism and radicalization such as poverty, social marginalization, and lack of access to resources and sense of injustice must be addressed. We must promote sustainable and inclusive development to effectively combat international terrorism. The challenges of terrorism and extremism cannot be underrated and the need for wide-ranging consultation, both at regional and international levels, remains too palpable to merit further emphasis.I thank you  

World Sight Day was observed on 9 October at the premises of the College of Health and Health Science under the theme “Priority to Eye Sight”. Asmara, 10 October 2019- World Sight Day was observed on 9 October at the premises of the College of Health and Health Science under the theme “Priority to Eye Sight”. Speaking at the event, Dean of the College, Dr. Yemane Seyum said that according to the study conducted in 2015 about 253 million of the world population had sight problem out of which 75% was preventable. Dr. Yemane went on to say that this year’s them “Priority to Eye Sight” is observed in accordance with the WHO program 2014-2019 to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. Indicating that Eritrea is among the countries that is relentlessly working to prevent blindness, Dr. Yemane said that the Orotta College of Health and Health Science is contributing in producing professionals, conducting eye treatment related researches, in identifying main causes of blindness as well as organizing training programs. The D. G. of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Andebrhan Tesfatsion gave extensive briefing on the strategy Eritrea has designed to prevent eye blindness and the achievement so far registered. At the event briefings were also provided on the attention that should be provided on curable eye problems, the service that Hospital Brhan Aini is providing as well as on programs associated with prevention of eye blindness. The World Sight Day, 10 October is being observed for the first time in Eritrea and for the 18th time at international level.

The D. G. of General Education at the Ministry of Education, Mr. Musa Husein Naib conducted seminar to members of the 33rd round of the national service on 5 October focusing on the investment being made on education vis-à-vis the challenges being encountered.   Sawa, 09 October 2019- The D. G. of General Education at the Ministry of Education, Mr. Musa Husein Naib conducted seminar to members of the 33rd round of the national service on 5 October focusing on the investment being made on education vis-à-vis the challenges being encountered. Indicating that education and work are the main instruments in the effort to ensure social justice, Mr. Musa said that the objective of the huge investment being made on education is to nurture a society equipped with the necessary knowledge and skill and that encouraging result is being registered. Regarding the expansion of educational facilities and teaching-learning process, Mr. Musa said that establishing educational facilities at the remote areas of the country attests to the effort being made to ensure social justice. Indicating that all the investments made in the country are targeting the youth, Mr. Russom Gebrehiwet, Director of Warsai-Yikealo School, and Col. Debesai Ghide, Commander of the National Service Training Center, called on the students to take advantage of the opportunities provided and ensure their future.

In May 2001, a group of veteran freedom fighters - members of the parliament and Eritrean government (and party) officials - in an effort to bring about an open dialogue that was designed to usher in democracy and constitutional governance, wrote an open letter which was critical of the regime. Their letter called upon all People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) members to express their opinion through legal and democratic means and to give their support to the goals and principles they considered just. The government subsequently announced that the fifteen individuals were acting illegally and were posing a threat to national security. Eleven were detained on 18th and 19th September 2001, three avoided arrest because they were out of the country, and one who recanted was spared. That defining incident – one that changed the course of progress - was in violation of Eritrean laws, the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eritreans have publicly and consistently campaigned for the release of the prisoners since Sep 18, 2001. Campaigners and family members of the incarcerated managed to hook up with international institutions to highlight the draconian stance the regime had taken against the reformers.

Eritrean nationals residing in various countries have contributed 21430 Euros in support of the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans. Asmara, 09 October 2019- Eritrean nationals residing in various countries have contributed 21430 Euros in support of the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans. According to report from the association the 1430 Euros was contributed by the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in Germany while the 4 thousand Euros by Eritrean community members in Boblingen. The nationals said that supporting the war disabled veterans is not to be left to the Government only and called on all citizens to play due part in the effort to improve the livelihoods of the disabled veterans.

‘Sergel’ Award was conferred to 15 exemplary teachers including 5 females in Anseba region for outstanding contribution in the teaching-learning process. Keren, 09 October 2019 – ‘Sergel’ Award was conferred to 15 exemplary teachers including 5 females in Anseba region for outstanding contribution in the teaching-learning process. The objective of the award was to encourage outstanding teachers and create positive competition and there by contribute in the development of teaching-learning process, the report indicated. At the ceremony organized on 5 October in Keren, Mr. Kiflay Andemicael, head of the Ministry of Education branch in the Anseba region stating that the teaching profession demands commitment and extra effort, called on the society in general and youth teachers in particular to shoulder responsibility and enhance effort to that effect.Mr. Kibrom Gebrezgi, chairman of the Teachers’ Association in the region on his part, indicated that the awardees were identified and screened by teachers, supervisors, students and committee of the parents.The ‘Sergel’ Award that aims at encouraging outstanding teachers is being awarded for its first time this year.‘Sergel’ means victory both in Tigre and Bilin languages.  

The D. G. of General Education at the Ministry of Education, Mr. Musa Husein Naib conducted seminar to members of the 33rd national service on 5 October focusing on the investment being made on education vis-à-vis the challenges being encountered. Sawa, 09 October 2019- The D. G. of General Education at the Ministry of Education, Mr. Musa Husein Naib conducted seminar to members of the 33rd national service on 5 October focusing on the investment being made on education vis-à-vis the challenges being encountered. Indicating that education and work are the main instruments in the effort to ensure social justice, Mr. Musa said that the objective of the huge investment being made on education is to nurture a society equipped with the necessary knowledge and skill and that encouraging result is being registered. Regarding the expansion of educational facilities and teaching-learning process, Mr. Musa said that establishing educational facilities at the remote areas of the country attests to the effort being made to ensure social justice. Indicating that all the investments made in the country are targeting the youth, Mr. Russom Gebrehiwet, Director of Warsai-Yikealo School, and Col. Debesai Ghide, Commander of the National Service Training Center, called on the students to take advantage of the opportunities provided and ensure their future.

ካብ ስቱድዮ ወጺኤ ነቲ ኣብ መስመር ተለፎን ዝነበረ ሰብ ከዘራርቦ ብኢዳ ኣመልከተትኒ።….“ዕብዳን ድዩ ጽላለ!’’…ኣስደመመኒ። ሰዓት እናኣኸለ ደኣ ናበይ ክወጽእ፧ ደጊማ ናይ “ንዓ’’ ምልክት ክትገብረለይ እንከላ ሰንፈላል ኮይናን ተረቢሻን ከምዝነበረት ኣብ ገጻ ይንበብ።…..“እንታይ ህጹጽ ነገር ተረኺቡ፧’’….ኢለ ኣዕዘምዘምኩ። ቅድሚ ንባብ ምጅማርካ ትንፋስካ ከተርግእ ስለዘድሊ፡ ሰዓት ኣብ ምእካሉ ካብ ስቱድዮ ክወጽእ ኣይደለኹን። ኣብ ወርሒ ለካቲት 1999 ዓ.ም. ከምኡ እውን ኣብ ግንቦት 2000 ዓ.ም. ዝተኻየደ ብ“2ይን 3ይን ወራር’’ ዝፍለጥ ዶባዊ ውግእ ክጅመር እንከሎ (ክልቲኡ ቀዳማት) እውን ናይ ረፍዲ ተረኛ ብምንባረይ፡ ንዕኡ እናዘከርኩ…“ሕጂ’ኸ እንታይ ተረኽበ፧’’ በልኩ። ካብ ስቱድዮ ወጺኤ፡ ነቲ ኣብ መስመር ዝነበረ ሰብ ከዘራርብ ግድን ምዃኑ ካብ ኩነታት ኣጸዋውዓ ናይታ ተክኒሻን ምስተገንዘብኩ ድማ፡ ካብ ኮፍ ኢለሉ ዝነበርኩ መንበር ተንሲኤ፡ ነቲ ድርብራብ መዓጹ ናይ ስቱድዮ ከፊተ ወጻእኩ’ሞ ንልዓት ናይ’ታ ተለፎን ኣልዓልኩ።

Two dams worth of six million Nakfa are under construction in the administrative areas of Mai-Awalid and Ad-Hizbai, Halhal sub-zone. Keren, 08 October 2019- Two dams worth of six million Nakfa are under construction in the administrative areas of Mai-Awalid and Ad-Hizbai, Halhal sub-zone. Upon completion the dam in Mai-Awaled is expected to alleviate potable water problem to over 100 residents in addition to contributing in the agricultural development by enriching under ground water in the area. According to Eng. Ermias Asgedom, coordinator of the project, the dam will hold 145 thousand meter cube of water and will have significant contribution in the cultivation of 14 hectares of land. He also said that the construction of the dam will be finalized in November. Likewise, the dam in Ad-Hizbai will also have similar contribution with that of Mai-Awalid. The construction of the dam is expected to be finalized at the end of this month.

Yosief Ghebrehiwet has added a comprehensive analysis to his previous three interviews regarding the Peace Agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia. This time he has dealt with the outcome of the rapprochement with Ethiopia, lifting of UN sanctions and EU's financial aid.

غيب الموت صباح الثلاثاء الموافق الاول من اكتوبر 2019م بمدينة كسلا السودانية المناضل عبده يسن سليمان داؤود أثر علة لم تمهله طويلا، والجدير بالذكر ان الراحل المقيم كان قد حضر الى كسلا قادما من مدينة اغردات لزيارة والده المريض هناك.      سبحان الله لا تدري نفس باى أرض تموت كلها أقدار الله ولا [...]

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Many Eritreans remember Solomon Abera for reading an announcement that killed the nation’s independent press. As Solomon was reading what he was instructed to read, government agents were busy rounding up two groups of people - journalists who worked independently and government dissidents who called for democratic reforms - all of whom have disappeared in custody. Unfortunately, Solomon passed away pre-maturely. He died of cancer on 1 Dec 2011 in a hospital in Frankfurt, Germany, leaving behind a wife and two children.

The National Association of the Eritrean War Disabled Veterans branch in the Central region on 5 October conducted a meeting on the progress of the association and future prospects, here in the capital. Asmara, 07 October 2019 –The National Association of the Eritrean War Disabled Veterans branch in the Central region on 5 October conducted a meeting on the progress of the association and future prospects, here in the capital. At the meeting in which members of the association attended, activity report of the past 13 years was presented and that discussion was conducted on the draft resolution of the coming 4th Congress of the association. At the activity report, it was indicated that in spite of the challenges encountered, important activities were conducted in the past 13 years owing to the support extended by the Government and partners. Speaking to Erina, Mr. Tesfamicael Haile, head of the association branch in the Central region stating that the objective of the association is to create conducive environment where the war disabled citizens can become economically self-supporting and productive members of the society, commended nationals inside the country and abroad for their contribution. Mr. Berhane Zerie, member of the coordinating committee for the 4th Congress of the association, stated that a draft recommendation has been already prepared for amending the constitution and that will be presented at the 4th Congress for ratification. Finally, participants elected 86 members to participate at the 4th Congress of the National Association of the War Disabled Veterans to be conducted on 25 and 26 October.

Solar powered potable water project worth over 3 million Nakfa was inaugurated yesterday, 6 October in Weki-Duba, Central region. Asmara, 07 October 2019 – Solar powered potable water project worth over 3 million Nakfa was inaugurated yesterday, 6 October in Weki-Duba, Central region. The project includes a solar power able to drill 30 barrels of water per hour, a reservoir, as well as pipelines and 4 water distribution stations. At the inauguration ceremony, it was indicated that there has been acute water crisis in Weki-Duba and that with putting in place the new solar powered water project, the problem has been alleviated. Speaking at the event, Mr. Tesfu Fesshatsion, administrator of Berik sub zone noting the significance of clean water in the health and socio economic lives of nationals called on the public to properly use the project and follow-up of its sustainability. Commending residents of Weki-Duba form their contribution, Mr. Zeriet Teweldeberhan, managing director in the Central region on his part called on residents to strengthen participation in the effort to redress the environment with a view to enrich the water source of the project. The beneficiaries on their part commending the Government and partners for realizing the project expressed readiness to properly use the water project put in place in their area.Weki-Duba is home to 3 thousand residents.

The Ministry of Health in cooperation with the Sudanese Ophthalmologists team ‘Albeser” has conducted commendable eye surgery for 442 patients in Adi-Keih Hospital. Mendefera, 07 October 2019 – The Ministry of Health in cooperation with the Sudanese Ophthalmologists team ‘Albeser” has conducted commendable eye surgery for 442 patients in Adi-Keih Hospital. According to Dr. Bahbelom Micael, head of Adi-Keih Hospital, during the eye surgery campaign conducted from 24 September to 1 October, around 2 thousand nationals were provided with medical care and that apart from those that surgery was conducted upon, 500 others with sight disabilities were provided with eye glasses. Dr. Bahbelom further indicated that three of the beneficiaries were children born with cataract. Prof. Mohammed-Nur Hassan, coordinator of the Ophthalmologists team, said that the strong organization in Eritrea has significantly contributed in the success of the program. Also observing at the eye surgery program in Adi-Keih Hospital, Minister of Health Ms. Amna Nurhussien on her part stating that strong effort is being exerted in the blindness prevention program throughout the country stated that the eye surgery campaign conducted in Adi-Keih Hospital is part of the endeavor being conducted in the Northern Red Sea and Anseba regions. 66 professionals including 25 members of the Sudanese Ophthalmologists team ‘Albeser” participated at the eye treatment and surgery campaign.

The Ministry of Health branch in Gash Barka region organized a workshop on 2 and 3 October in Barentu aimed at integrating effort to ensure mother and child health. Barentu, 05 October 2019- The Ministry of Health branch in Gash Barka region organized a workshop on 2 and 3 October in Barentu aimed at integrating effort to ensure mother and child health. Indicating that the Ministry of Health has been exerting commendable effort in cooperation with stakeholders to ensure the health of society in general and that of mother and child in particular, Dr. Haielom Kidane, head of the branch office, said that the achievement so far registered attests to the strong effort conducted. At the workshop, Mr. Berhane Abraha gave briefing on the effort conducted and the progress registered in ensuring mother and child health. In is report, Mr. Berhane indicating that location of the health facilities as well as the low awareness of the public on health issues and harmful practices have been the main challenges, and expressed expectation that the workshop will contribute in addressing the challenges. Research papers were presented by experts focusing situation on mother and child health at national and global level. Pointing out on the timely of the workshop, Dr. Berhana Haile, Director of Community and Family Health at the Ministry of Health, expressed readiness of the ministry play due part in the effort being conducted to ensure mother and child health in the region. Brig. Gen. Tekle Kiflai, Commander of the Western Command, and the Governor of the Gash Barka region, Mr. Abraha Garza on their part indicating the importance of raising the awareness of the public and members of the Defense Forces on health issues and that the meningitis vaccination set to be conducted in October and November will have significant contribution to that effect.

World Teachers Day was observed at national level on 4 October at the National Association of Eritrean Teachers Hall here in the capital under the theme “Young Teachers-the Future of Profession”. Asmara, 05 October 2019- World Teachers Day was observed at national level on 4 October at the National Association of Eritrean Teachers Hall here in the capital under the theme “Young Teachers-the Future of Profession”. At the ceremony in which heads of the Ministry of Education and teachers representatives took part, Mr. Simon Mehari, chairman of the teachers association, said that the World Teachers Day that is being observed for the 26th time at international level and for the 23rd time at national level reminds for exerting strong effort for nurturing competent generation that could assume responsibility of nation building. Indicating that the day is in which teachers renew their pledge to look to the future, Mr. Simon said that young teachers are the future of profession and called for creating conducive working atmosphere. Mr. Petros Hailemariam, D. G. of Research and Human Resources Development, representing the Minister of Education called on the teachers association to organize sustainable training programs with a view to upgrade the profession of young teachers. Dr. Tedros Seyum and Dr. Saleh Mahumd also presented research papers. The National Association of Eritrean Teachers has about 18 thousand members and has is member of the Global and African Teachers Association since 1996.

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Eritrea colorfully celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China on the 28th of September. Asmara, 04 October 2019 – The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Eritrea colorfully celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China on the 28th of September. At the ceremony held at the premises of the Embassy, the Ambassador of the PRC to Eritrea, Mr. Yang Zigang stated that the 1st of October 1949 was the beginning of the people-centered journey to development and that in the last 70 years China has registered unparalleled achievements in the economic, diplomatic, social and cultural sectors. Ambassador Zigang further briefed invited guests with statistics that over the past 40 years of reform and opening-up, China has lifted more than 700 million people out of poverty, became largest industrial nation in the world, and has significantly improved the standard of living of its citizens. At the celebration event, a video presentation was staged on the epochs China passed through to reach the level that it has currently reached. The celebration was attended by Ministers, Government officials; members of the Diplomatic Corps based in Eritrea as well as a number of invited guest.

Eritrean nationals residing in various countries have conducted various diplomatic activities portraying their attachment with their homeland.   Asmara, 03 October 2019- Eritrean nationals residing in various countries have conducted various diplomatic activities portraying their attachment with their homeland. According to report, economic forum was organized on 27 September in Pfullingen, Germany, to discuss the investment and trade opportunities in Eritrea and Ethiopia. At the forum in which representatives of over 40 German organizations took part. Mr. Teklu Lebasi, head of Public, Diplomatic and Media at the Eritrean Embassy in Germany, said that owing to the relentless effort of the people and Government of Eritrea the countries of Horn of Africa and the Red Sea and Nile Basins have created conducive ground for cooperation and that Eritrea is working by designing programs targeting national and regional developments. Mr. Yohannes Eyasu, economic and investment adviser on his part gave extensive briefing on the important sectors for investment in Eritrea and conducted discussion with various organizations with a view to increase the understanding of the business communities about Eritrea. Likewise, one day workshop was conducted on 28 September in Birmingham for representatives of YPFDJ and national organizations from all cities in the United Kingdom aimed at strengthening organizational capacity. Indicating that the Eritrean people and its leadership in the past 20 years have emerged victorious foiling the external conspiracies aimed at derailing its economic progress, Mr. Estifanos Habtemariam, Eritrean Ambassador to the UK and Northern Ireland, expressed the significance of strengthening organizational capacity in this new era unfolding in the region. The participants elected five members executive committee at UK level and expressed readiness to strengthen participation in the implementation of charted out programs. In the same vein, Eritrean community members in Munchen and Cologne contributed 4,600 Euros in support of families of martyrs.

Eritrea participated at the Global Aviation Security Symposium held between 18 to 29 September as well as at the 40th session of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly being held from 24 September to 4 October. Asmara, 03 October 2019- Eritrea participated at the Global Aviation Security Symposium held between 18 to 29 September as well as at the 40th session of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly being held from 24 September to 4 October. The Global Aviation Security Symposium was attended by 42 member states and 7 aviation manufacturers and the International Aviation Organization Assembly is being attended by 193 member states, aviation manufacturers and service providers. Eritrea was represented by Mr. Paulos Kahsai, D. G. of Civil Aviation Authority, and Mr. Samuel Girmai, member of the Consulate General of Eritrea to Canada. At the symposium research papers were presented focusing on aviation security, safety, air transport, air navigation, administrative, general rules and regulations and aviation manufacturing industries displayed their products. In a statement he delivered at the occasion, Mr. Paulos said that Eritrea has successfully managed to build aviation safety and security, public awareness and sense of ownership with a view to ensure aviation security. Mr. Paulos went on to say that Eritrea has made a remarkable success in aviation security by scoring 75.56%, well above the global average which is 72% and that Eritrea is diligently working to maintain and sustain conformity with ICAO standards and recommended practices. Eritrea has become member of the International Civil Aviation Organization in 1993.

فرجت : وكالات خمسة أختفى من لاعبي الفريق الارتري لتحت سن العشرين المشارك في بطولة سيكافا المنعقد حاليا في أوغندا، وقد ذكرت مصادر اعلامية أوغندية  ان اللاعبين اختفوا من فندقهم في ” جينجا ” شرق العاصمة كمبالا ويعتقد انهم طلبوا اللجوء. وكان من المقرر ان تلعب ارتريا الفريق الكيني . حارس المرمى الأول هو جيرماى هانيبال  هو أحد اللاعبين الخمسة الذين [...]

Kibreab worked at the Ministry of Information for the last 15 years; he is an experienced sports journalist. In 2016 he travelled to Brazil with Team Eritrea during the Games of the XXXI Olympiad (Rio 2016). He transmitted numerous stories from to Eritrea.

The Minister of Justice Ms. Fauzia Hashem called for strengthened community participation in strengthening and nurturing societal values.   Mendefera, 02 October 2019 –The Minister of Justice Ms. Fauzia Hashem called for strengthened community participation in strengthening and nurturing societal values. The call was made at a meeting she conducted in Mendefera with community magistrates and committees of reconciliation of the Southern region. At the meeting conducted on 1 October, Minister Fauzia said that establishing community based institutions is a process that helps preserve the integrity of society in general and unity of families in particular by avoiding individualism and developing consciousness and noble cultural values. Noting that reconciliation is not only a conflict resolution strategy but also part of the values of the family and community, Minister Fauzia stated it role in resolving conflicts and underlined the need to exert integrated effort to preserve and transfer the social values to posterity. She further indicated that reconciliation has an esteemed social value both in saving generations from committing unwanted crimes and resolving conflicts. Documents of the Southern region indicate that there are 105 community courts and committees of reconciliation in each sub zone elected by the society.

President Isaias Afwerki today, 2 October received at Adi-Halo a delegation of the Republic of South Sudan headed by Mr. Mayiik Ayii Deng, Member of Parliament and Minister of President’s Office. Asmara, 02 October 2019- President Isaias Afwerki today, 2 October received at Adi-Halo a delegation of the Republic of South Sudan headed by Mr. Mayiik Ayii Deng, Member of Parliament and Minister of President’s Office. At a meeting held in the morning hours, the South Sudan delegation delivered message from President Salva Kiir to President Isaias Afwerki focusing on bilateral and regional issues. President Isaias on his part indicating the support the people and Government of Eritrea extended to the struggle of the people of South Sudan, expressed readiness to work for the development of friendship and mutual cooperation between the two countries. The delegation also visited the Tekera Dam that was constructed with internal capacity.

The Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations for Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Ursula Mueller conducted a fruitful two-day visit to Eritrea, on 30 September and 01 October.   Asmara, 01 October 2019 – The Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations for Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Ursula Mueller conducted a fruitful two-day visit to Eritrea, on 30 September and 01 October. During her stay, the UN Assistant Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Ursula Mueller held a series of meetings with the Minister of Health, Ms. Amina Nurhussien, Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of National Development, Dr. Gergish Teklemicael, Minister of Information, Mr. Yemane Gebremeskel, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, Ms. Luel Gebreab, as well as the President of the National Union of Eritrean Women, Ms. Tek’a Tesfamicael. At the meetings, Ms. Ursula exchanged views on the programs the Government of Eritrea is conducting in partnership with the UN and on future development cooperation. Ms. Ursula Mueller also conducted field visits in Zoba Anseba.

The Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations for Human Affairs, Ms. Ursula Mueller conducted a fruitful two-day visit to Eritrea, on 30 September and 01 October. Asmara, 01 October 2019 – The Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations for Human Affairs, Ms. Ursula Mueller conducted a fruitful two-day visit to Eritrea, on 30 September and 01 October. During her stay, the UN Assistant Secretary General for Human Affairs, Ms. Ursula Mueller held a series of meetings with the Minister of Health, Ms. Amina Nurhussien, Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of National Development, Dr. Gergish Teklemicael, Minister of Information, Mr. Yemane Gebremeskel, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, Ms. Luel Gebreab, as well as the President of the National Union of Eritrean Women, Ms. Tek’a Tesfamicael. At the meetings, Ms. Ursula exchanged views on the programs the Government of Eritrea is conducting in partnership with the UN and on future development cooperation. Ms. Ursula Mueller also conducted field visits in Zoba Anseba.

Effort is underway to establish three tourism parks in the Southern region, with the objective of developing tourism sector in the region. Mendefera, 01 October 2019 –Effort is underway to establish three tourism parks in the Southern region, with the objective of developing tourism sector in the region. According to report, over 100 members of the tourism service rendering institutions conducted forestation activity on 25 September at the tourism park that is being developed in Dubarwa in connection with the World Tourism Day. The D.G. of Tourism in the Southern region, Ms. Asmeret Abraha indicated that the tourism parks that are being developed in the region will have fences, and that a number of big indigenous trees and flowers will be planted and will be protected and supervised by tourism service rendering institutions. Stating that the project has already been initiated in Dubarwa, Dekemhare and Adi-Quala, Ms. Asmeret said that similar initiative to develop tourism parks will be taken in the other sub zones of the region as well. Likewise, at a ceremony conducted in Assab in connection with the observance of World Tourism Day, Mr. Isa Ahmed, D.G. of Tourism in the Southern Red Sea region said that the region is endowed with several tourism attraction sites and called for strong contribution in the effort being exerted to develop the tourism sector. Similarly, at a World Tourism Day observance conducted in Anseba region, the D.G. of Tourism in the region, Mr. Salm Ali gave extensive briefing on the tourism resources in the region and underlined the significance of common vision and effort in strengthening tourism service rendering institutions.

The Chairman of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students, Mr. Saleh Ahmedin conducted seminar on 26 September to youth workers in the port city of Massawa focusing on the implementation of charted out development programs. Massawa, 27 September 2019- The Chairman of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students, Mr. Saleh Ahmedin conducted seminar on 26 September to youth workers in the port city of Massawa focusing on the implementation of charted out development programs. At the seminar Mr. Saleh gave extensive briefing on the profound national identity nurtured in the past 20 years compared to the neighboring countries as well as the responsibility of the youth in the new era of friendship and cooperation in the region. Indicating that one could not look to the future by forgetting the past, Mr. Saleh said that the strong Eritrean national identity was the result of the values nurtured in the trying times. Mr. Saleh went on to say that commendable activity had been conducted to transfer the noble values fostered during the armed struggle for independence to the young generation. Pointing out that the unity and nationalism promoted and the heavy sacrifice paid to bring independence and safeguarding the national sovereignty was the basis for existence as a country, Mr. Saleh called on the youth to live up to expectations and strengthen contribution. Mr. Saleh also called on the youth to take advantage of the new era and preserve the noble societal values. The participants on their part called for the sustainability of such seminars with a view to increase the understanding of the youth on the objective situation in the homeland and the region.

ا لى جنات الخلد العزيز ابو (سبأ) توفى اليوم الأربعاء ٢٥ سبتمبر الجاري في مدينة القاهرة المناضل والنقابي احمد شيخ فكي إسماعيل بعد صراع  مع المرض أقعده طويلا تقبله الله في جنات الخلود. التحق المناضل احمد شيخ بالعمل الوطني منذ فترة الدراسة حيث كان عضوا نشطا في صفوف جبهة التحرير الارترية بمدينة بورتسودان، وفي العام ١٩٧٣م تم [...]

بقلم : إسماعيل إبراهيم المختار السيد والدآب ولدى ماريام من متطلبات حسن فهم التاريخ وحسن إستخلاص العبر منه ، دراسته دراسة علمية موضوعية ، بعيدة عن الميول الشخصية ، والإعتبارات القبلية ، والإملاءات القومية. ودراسة الشخصيات الفاعلة والمؤثرة في التاريخ – سلبا وإيجابا – أمر لا بد منه في تحقيق الفهم الإستيعابي للتاريخ ، والإحاطة بكل مكوناته. وكثيرة هي الكتب التي كتبت [...]