Contribution to augment the National Fund to combat COVID-19 continues with great zeal. Asmara, 16 May 2020- Contribution to augment the National Fund to combat COVID-19 continues with great zeal. According to the daily report coming from the Ministry of Health and Eritrean Diplomatic Missions, employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs contributed 540 thousand Nakfa, employees of Commercial Bank of Eritrea contributed additional 574 thousand and 284 Nakfa, employees of the Forestry and Wilde Life Authority 512 thousand and 414 Nakfa, employees of ‘Africa ASSAY Laboratories 8 thousand and 706 US Dollars and Denden Camp community 10 thousand Nakfa. Bisha Mining Company contributed 911 thousand and 210 Nakfa, Azel Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant 164 thousand and 225 Nakfa, employees of the Ministry of Local Government central office 113 thousand and 155 Nakfa, China S.R.B.G 400 thousand Nakfa, employees of the Ministry of National Development central office and National Statistics 82 thousand and 303 Nakfa, Irab transport share company 20 thousand Nakfa, ‘Al Aisel’ Biscuit and Candy factory 5 thousand Nakfa and employees of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare branch in the Southern Red Sea region 4 thousand and 395 Nakfa. Similarly, a number of administrative areas in the Southern and Northern Red Sea and Southern regions as well as social service provision institutions and associations in Asmara contributed a total of 273 thousand and 109 Nakfa Three administrative areas of Ghinda town contributed 10 thousand Nakfa each, vegetable farmers in Ghinda sub-zone 30 thousand Nakfa, Islamic Awkaf in Ghinda sub-zone 5 thousand Nakfa, Abune Teklehaimanto Church 2 thousand and 500 Nakfa, eleven administrative areas in Ghinda sub-zone contributed a total of 77 thousand and 280 Nakfa, small businesses in Ghinda town 20 thousand Nakfa, dairy farmers in Ghinda sub-zone 10 thousand Nakfa and government employees 24 thousand and 280 Nakfa. Likewise six administrative areas and dairy farmers in Segneity sub-zone contributed a total of 37 thousand and 555 Nakfa. In related news, Photo Petroleum Production in the United Arab Emirates contributed 50 thousand Durham, three Eritrean nationals in Dubai 20 thousand Durham and Eritrean nationals in Riyadh 10 thousand Riyals. A number of nationals residing inside the country and abroad have also decided that the families renting their houses in various parts of the country to live free of rental payment ranging from two to three months.

COVID -19 continues to spread at an alarming rate globally since the first outbreak of the disease in December last year.  To-date, the pandemic has engulfed more than 200 counties and territories infecting more than 4.6 million people and claiming more than 300,000 lives. COVID -19 continues to spread at an alarming rate globally since the first outbreak of the disease in December last year.  To-date, the pandemic has engulfed more than 200 counties and territories infecting more than 4.6 million people and claiming more than 300,000 lives. In the majority of countries, controlling the contagion and leveling the curve still remain elusive objectives and aspirations.   Reversing the rate of transmission and eschewing the risk of resurgence have not, indeed, crystallized yet. At the same time, the multiple and intensive researches earnestly underway to find vaccines or therapeutic drugs for COVID-19 are still at an early, preliminary phase.  All these factors accentuate the magnitude and gravity of the global pandemic. Against this preoccupying backdrop, the GOE’s strategy of combating COVID-19 has been clear and unequivocal from the outset. The essence of this policy consists of taking, first and foremost, all requisite measures to prevent an outbreak of the disease and to curtail its transmission through robust Non-Pharmaceutical Measures in the event of its occurrence in the country.  This strategy of suppression is predicated on the overarching concept of  “”blocking the transmission chain of COVID-19” rather than merely focusing on mitigation measures of provision of medical treatment to infected patients. In this respect, the GOE has implemented, prior to and after the onset of the disease, a raft of preventive measures with increasing intensity in response to the situation on the ground.  These measures include the “stay at home” policy that is still in force.  The conscientious role of the Eritrean people has been and remains a critical element in the success of this endeavour. One of the central features of the strategy of prevention consists of putting in quarantine all persons who entered the country through air, sea and land routes.  This was implemented from the outset.  The strategy also incorporates active tracing and quarantining of immediate contacts of those diagnosed positive for COVID-19.  In this respect, 3,486 persons have been quarantined to-date in 70 centers established throughout the country.  Over 2,400 were released subsequently after due processes while over 1,000 individuals still remain in quarantine in 33 centers. In tandem with these measures, necessary medical treatment was given to those diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in appropriate facilities set up for the purpose.  The total number of infected individuals to-date is 39.   All of them have recovered fully and the last patient was released from hospital yesterday. Inspiring as it is, this milestone is not a cause for complacency.  Indeed, there are critical questions that must be addressed. We cannot state, at this stage, that the spread of COVID-19 has been curtailed fully in view of the nature and gravity of the disease, the prevailing global and regional realties and trends, as well as the substantial proportion of asymptomatic cases that may exist at any point in time. In the event, the GOE has decided for the launching of random and extensive testing to gauge the spread of COVID-19 in the country in a comprehensive and more reliable manner.  This endeavour is essential for the full appraisal that will be inferred from detailed and extensive data. In this respect, the first phase of tests will be carried out in several sections of Asmara from Sunday, 18th May onwards.  Towns and villages in border areas, as well as front-line employees in the Ministry of Health and other relevant institutions will also be part and parcel of this first phase testing.  Modalities for subsequent phases of testing will be determined by the outcome of the first phase as well as relevant global and regional realities and trends. In conclusion, the High Level Task Force urges all citizens to maintain the commendable role that they have played so far in the full implementation of the Guidelines, and, to rectify few breaches that have occurred intermittently until the completion of the tests for a solid appraisal of the situation with full certainty.High Level Task Force for COVID-19Asmara16 May 2020

As part of the contribution Eritrean nationals inside the country and abroad, national associations, organizations as well as religious institutions and individuals are contributing to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Holy Synod and employees of the Holy Synod contributed a total of 481thousand and 74 Nakfa. Asmara, 13 May 2020- As part of the contribution Eritrean nationals inside the country and abroad, national associations, organizations as well as religious institutions and individuals are contributing to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church Holy Synod and employees of the Holy Synod contributed a total of 481thousand and 74 Nakfa. It is to be recalled that previously the Holy Synod contributed 1 million Nakfa. Similarly, six administrative areas in the Anseba region contributed a total of 56 thousand and 265 Nakfa while social service provisions institutions in the region contributed a total of 201 thousand and 250 Nakfa.Social service provision institution in Dubarwa sub-zone also contributed a total of 40 thousand Nakfa. In related news, Eritrean nationals residing in Khober and Dammam, Eastern Saudi Arabia, contributed additional 20 thousand and 150 Riyals. According to the Eritrean Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, nationals residing in Riyadh and its environs have so far contributed 582 thousand and 950 Riyals to the effort the people and Government of Eritrea are conducting to contain the spread of the corona virus pandemic.

In continuation of the over six million Kroner they already contributed, Eritrean nationals residing in Scandinavian countries contributed additional over 300 thousand Kroner towards augmenting the National Fund to combat COVID-19 pandemic. Asmara, 12 May 2020- In continuation of the over six million Kroner they already contributed, Eritrean nationals residing in Scandinavian countries contributed additional over 300 thousand Kroner towards augmenting the National Fund to combat COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, YPFDJ organization in Sweden contributed 65 thousand Kroner, PFDJ organization in Jonkoping 15 thousand Kroner, Eritrean community in Orebro 25 thousand Kroner, Mulue-Wengel Church in Stockholm 12 thousand Kroner, Eritrean community in Harnosand 11 thousand Kroner, Eritrean community in Boras 10 thousand Kroner, Eritrean community in Motala  14 thousand and 600 Kroner, Sinit Sund-Biberi association 10 thousand Kroner, Eritrean community in Jonkoping 8 thousand and 430 Kroner, Eritrean community in Lulea 2 thousand Kroner, Abore sanitation and nursing home 12 thousand Kroner, association of Eritrean friends in Stockholm 10 thousand Kroner, Gothenburg group against COVID-19 15 thousand Kroner, Eritrean community in Yarfela-Upland 20 thousand Kroner, Eritrean community in Onebi 5 thousand Kroner, national committee in Denmark 10 thousand Kroner and 65 children and youth in Norway also contributed 22 thousand and 500 Kroner. Likewise, PFDJ organizations in the Italian cities of Brescia, Milano and Rome contributed 13 thousand Euros, National Union of Eritrean Women branches in Bologna, Brescia, Catania, Firenze, Genoa, Milano, Napoli, Parma, Pizza, Pistoia and Rome 8 thousand and 411 Euros, YPFDJ organizations in Milano, Bologna and Rome 6 thousand and 600 Euros, Eritrean communities in Parma, Rome, Milano, Verona, Bologna  and Genoa 12 thousand and 800 Euros, national committees in Rome and Milano 13 thousand Euros and Media committee in Italy 2 thousand Euros. In related news, the Eritrean community in Kuwait and staff members of the Eritrean Embassy contributed 1 thousand and 462 Dinar, nationals in Djibouti 100 thousand Franc. Eritrean nationals in Angola also contributed 16 thousand and 667 Dollars, cooperative association of Eritreans in Angola 16 thousand and 667 Dollars, Eritreans engaged in various businesses in Angola a total of 92 thousand and 500 Dollars and other nationals in Angola contributed 58 thousand and 660 Dollars. Likewise, 9 Eritreans in Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa contributed a total of 7 thousand and 588 Dollars and 55 thousand Rand while Eritreans in Israel contributed additional 390 thousand Shekels. In the same vein, a number of nationals residing inside the country and abroad have decided that the families renting their houses across the country to live free of rental payment ranging from two moths until the corona virus pandemic is contained.

Various administrative areas, associations and affluent individuals extended financial and material support to disadvantaged citizens in their areas. Asmara, 11 May 2020- Various administrative areas, associations and affluent individuals extended financial and material support to disadvantaged citizens in their areas. According to reports, cooperative association of Algen Camp community and a national who wants his name to stay anonymous as well as owner of Royal Bar contributed a total of 30 thousand Nakfa and sanitation materials to disadvantaged families in their areas while four house owners decided that the 17 families renting their houses to live free of charge ranging from one to three months. The Denden Camp community also distributed food items worth 42 thousand Nakfa to 42 families. Similarly, residents of Merhano and Adi-Qe administrative areas extended food items and sanitation materials to needy families and five house owners decided that 23 families renting their houses to live free of rental payment ranging from one to two months. The residents of Serejeka, Sembel, Mai-Temenai and Paradizo sub-zones, in the Central region also extended material and sanitation products to a number of disadvantaged citizens in their areas while house owners living inside the country and abroad decided that the families renting their houses to stay free of charge ranging from one month until the pandemic is fully controlled. In related news various administrative areas in Dekemhare sub-zone and members of the Eritrean Defense Forces have extended financial and material as well as sanitation materials support to disadvantaged families in their areas. House owners in the sub-zone have also decided a number of families renting their houses to live free of rental payment ranging from one to three months.

Contribution by nationals inside the country and abroad as well as various companies and institutions to fight the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Asmara, 09 May 2020- Contribution by nationals inside the country and abroad as well as various companies and institutions to fight the COVID-19 pandemic continues. According to daily report from the Ministry of Health, the Western Command of the Eritrean Defense Forces contributed 1 million and 250 thousand Nakfa, ‘Cichuan Road and Bridge Group’ Company 80 thousand Nakfa, Zonglu Eritrea Company 27 thousand Nakfa, Chinese Geological Mining Company 100 thousand Nakfa, ‘Chinese Harbor Company’ 72 thousand Nakfa, ZTE Corporation 27 thousand Nakfa, Zang Heng Company 27 thousand Nakfa, Laelai Gash sub-zone 235 thousand and 83 Nakfa, Bushuka water distribution 100 thousand Nakfa, Micro-Credit and Saving Program in the Southern region 56 thousand and 393 Nakfa, and Merhawi Tesfazghi Commercial enterprise 31 thousand Nakfa. Similarly, employees of the Northern Red Sea region central office and sub-zones contributed 371 thousand and 26 Nakfa, employees of Land Transport 8 thousand and 785 Nakfa, employees of Trade branch 5 thousand and 857 Nakfa, employees of Tourism Department 23 thousand and 414 Nakfa, employees of Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare branch 56 thousand 509 Nakfa, employees of Massawa Airport 129 thousand and 246 Nakfa, employees of Mining branch 808 thousand Nakfa, employees of the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment branch  18 thousand and 931 Nakfa and employees of Telecommunication 80 thousand and 840 Nakfa. Likewise, water committee in Shehate administrative area contributed 50 thousand Nakfa, Shambuko semi-urban center 35 thousand Nakfa, Bushuka administrative area 30 thousand Nakfa, vegetables farmers association in Shmbuka 20 thousand Nakfa, Rosa enterprise 15 thousand Nakfa, owners of water distribution trucks 15 thousand Nakfa, Awget community 10 thousand Nakfa, Yirgalem Total 12 thousand Nakfa, association of Eritreans returnees from the UK 10 thousand Nakfa, Emba-Derho Kidane Mihret association 10 thousand Nakfa, and other institutions and associations contributed a total of 41thousand and 642 Nakfa. Various social service institutions in Mendefera also contributed a total of 155 thousand Nakfa.

Nationals inside the country and in Diaspora contributed more than 2 million Nakfa to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Asmara, 07 May 2020- Nationals inside the country and in Diaspora contributed more than 2 million Nakfa to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, employees of the Ministry of Finance contributed additional 1 million and 600 thousand Nakfa, Total Eritrea private company 150 thousand Nakfa, Staff Medical Unit of the Ministry of Defense 114 thousand and 674 Nakfa, employees of the Ministry of Energy and Mines 104 thousand and 149 Nakfa, employees of Warsa Enterprise 57 thousand and 352 Nakfa, employees of Eritrea-Ireland development cooperation 50 thousand Nakfa, and cooperative association of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 50 thousand Nakfa. Similarly, Onabu’ur administrative area contributed 70 thousand and 443 Nakfa, Demhina administrative area 11 thousand Nakfa, the administrative area and water development of Girme-Barentu 40 thousand  Nakfa,  Shehate administrative area 12 thousand and 897 Nakfa, Ambori administrative area 10 thousand Nakfa, Golagul and Dekemhare administrative areas in Adi-Tekelezan sub-zone 15 thousand Nakfa. Likewise, associations and service provision institutions in Asmara and Anseba region contributed a total of 204 thousand and 200 Nakfa. In related news, Eritrean nationals residing in South Africa contributed 250 thousand Rand, YPFDJ organization in South Africa 100 thousand Rand, staff members of the Eritrean Embassy in South Africa 12 thousand and 791 Dollars, nationals residing in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia and Malawi also contributed 370 thousand Rand while the Eritrean community in Angola contributed 92 thousand and 500 US Dollars. Three Eritrean nationals in the United Arab Emirates who wanted to stay anonymous contributed 255 thousand Durham and Eritrean community members in Riyadh and its environs 200 thousand Riyals. A number of nationals residing in the US, the Netherlands,   in the UK, Canada, Italy, Norway and France have also decided that the families renting their houses in various areas in the country to live free of rental payment ranging from three until the corona virus is fully contained.

Nationals inside the country are extending material support to disadvantaged families with a view to ease their livelihoods with the ‘Stay at Home’ guideline to fight the spread of the corona virus. Asmara, 05 May 2020- Nationals inside the country are extending material support to disadvantaged families with a view to ease their livelihoods with the ‘Stay at Home’ guideline to fight the spread of the corona virus. Accordingly, the Revolution School and the Military hospital in Dekemhare as well as the cooperative association of Division 61 of the Defense Forces extended material and financial support to needy nationals. A number of house owners in Dekemhare also decided that the 31 families renting their hoses to stay free of rental payment ranging from one month until the corona virus epidemic is contained. Similarly, Mr. Mohammed-Saleh Siraj and Ms. Fatma Ismail residents of Mai-Edaga semi-urban center allowed 9 families to live free of rental payment for two months. A number of nationals in Adi-Keih have also taken similar initiatives.

Eritrean nationals inside the country and abroad are extending more contribution to augment the National Fund to Fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Asmara, 05 May 2020- Eritrean nationals inside the country and abroad are extending more contribution to augment the National Fund to Fight the COVID-19 pandemic. According to report from the Ministry of Health, employees of the Ministry of Health across the country contributed 3 million and 311 thousand Nakfa, Hidmona General Trading 1 million Nakfa, the Eritrean National War-Disabled Veterans’ Association (ENWDVA) contributed additional 118 thousand and 343 Nakfa, Dekemhare administration area 132 thousand and 237 Nakfa and Office of Hijah and Umra 100 thousand Nakfa. Similarly, Vision Enterprise contributed 50 thousand Nakfa, employees of Bio-Moleculer Medical Center 42 thousand and 10 Nakfa, Adi-Maelewya 39 thousand and 800 Nakfa, Sabarguma mineral water 30 thousand Nakfa, Hishemle administrative area 26 thousand and 800 Nakfa, residents of Serejeka 21 thousand and 450 Nakfa, Sabrina steel and wood work 20 thousand Nakfa, Heaven export 10 thousand Nakfa, Wara administrative area 10 thousand Nakfa, Mr. Gebreab Girmatsion 10 thousand Nakfa, Kidane Mihret association in Afdeyu, Tsehaflam and Serejeka 10 thousand Nakfa and Aderde water supply 10 thousand Nakfa. Likewise, Metsalu administrative area contributed 7 thousand Nakfa, Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Mendefera 5 thousand Nakfa, Dahlak construction material shop 5 thousand Nakfa, Semhar recreation center in Gahtelai 5 thousand Nakfa, Shebah gold smith 5 thousand Nakfa, Atakelti pepper and spices mill 5 thousand Nakfa, City Center snack bar 4 thousand Nakfa, Lewam restaurant 3 thousand Nakfa and a number individuals contributed 50 thousand Nakfa. In related news six women nationals residing in Nairobi contributed additional 1 thousand Dollars.

President Isaias Afwerki returned home in the morning hours of today, 5 May concluding two-day working visit to Ethiopia.   Asmara, 05 May 2020- President Isaias Afwerki returned home in the morning hours of today, 5 May concluding two-day working visit to Ethiopia. During his stay in Ethiopia President Isaias held extensive discussion with Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed on bilateral cooperation and regional developments of interest to the two countries. President Isaias and his delegation also visited a number of agricultural and water development projects in the Zuway area of the Oromia Regional State. President Isaias Afwerki was accompanied by Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Gebreab.

The administrative areas of Tselot, Lamza and Adi-Guadad, Central region, extended material support to disadvantaged citizens in their areas. Asmara, 04 May 2020- The administrative areas of Tselot, Lamza and Adi-Guadad, Central region, extended material support to disadvantaged citizens in their areas. The residents of Tselot administrative area extended stable food worth 123 thousand to 240 families while the Ministry of Defense Kehawta office extended support to 65 families. Likewise, 13 nationals residing inside the country and abroad have also decided that the 36 families that have rented their houses in Tselot to live free of rental payment ranging from 1 to 2 months. In related news, the residents of Lamza and Adi-Guaedad administrative areas extended food items and sanitation material to 97 and 75 families respectively and 10 house owners allowed 23 families renting their houses to live free of charge. Eight nationals inside the country and abroad also decided that the 27 families renting their houses in Sembel to live free of rental payment. A number of nationals in Edaga Hamus administrative areas have also taken similar initiative to families renting their houses.

Eritrean Nationals residing in the Scandinavian countries extended additional 1 million Kroner financial contribution totaling 6 million and three thousand Kroner. Asmara, 04 May 2020- Eritrean Nationals residing in the Scandinavian countries extended additional 1 million Kroner financial contribution totaling 6 million and three thousand Kroner. Accordingly, the Norway branch of the National Union of Eritrean Women contributed 100 thousand Kroner, Eritrean community in Kristiansand 57 thousand kroner, YPFDJ organization in Bergen 35 thousand and 100 Kroner, St. Michael Church in Stavanger 25 thousand Kroner, PFDJ organization in Denmark 29 thousand Kroner, Eritrean community in Hogdalen, Sweden 20 thousand Kroner, National Union of Eritrean Women in Denmark 15 thousand Kroner, national committee in Denmark 15 thousand Kroner, Eritrean community in Valden and its environment in Denmark 15 thousand Kroner, Eritrean community in Lund 20 thousand Kroner, PFDJ organization in Lund 10 thousand Kroner, YPFDJ organization in Malme 10 thousand Kroner and women nationals in Almhult in Sweden 5 thousand and 65 Kroner. In related news, Eritrean nationals in Australia and New Zealand contributed additional 30 thousand Dollars totaling 188 thousand and 600 Dollars. Likewise, four nationals residing in Melbourne decided that the six families renting their houses in Asmara and Keren to stay free of rental payment ranging from one to three months.

President Isaias Afwerki and his delegation accompanied by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed visited today, 4 May a number of agricultural and water development projects in the Zuway area of the Oromia Regional State. Asmara, 04 May 2020- President Isaias Afwerki and his delegation accompanied by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed visited today, 4 May a number of agricultural and water development projects in the Zuway area of the Oromia Regional State. The visit was also attended by Mr. Gedu Endargachew, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Eng. Silesh Bekele, Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy and Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia. The two leaders also held further discussion on bilateral cooperation and regional issues of interest to the two countries.

President Isaias Afwerki departed to Ethiopia, in the early morning hours today, Sunday May 3rd, for a two-day Summit with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Asmara, 3 May 2020 - President Isaias Afwerki departed to Ethiopia, in the early morning hours today, Sunday May 3rd, for a two-day Summit with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.  The two leaders will discuss bilateral ties, the fight against COVID-19 and the threat of locust infestation, as well as regional developments of mutual importance.  President Isaias Afwerki is accompanied by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser Yemane Ghebreab.  

President Isaias Afwerki arrived in Addis Abeba for two day working visit to Ethiopia. Asmara, 03 May 2020-  President Isaias Afwerki arrived in Addis Abeba for two day working visit to Ethiopia. Upon arrival at Bole International Airport President Isaias and his delegation were received by Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The two leaders subsequently discussed on bilateral cooperation and regional developments of interest to the two countries. President Sahlework hosted luncheon for the President and his delegation. The former Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, and, President of the Oromia Region Shimeles Abdissa, attended the luncheon hosted by President Sahlework. President Isaias Afwerki and his delegation also visited some development sites in Addis Abeba. President Isaias Afwerki is accompanied by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Presidential Adviser Yemane Ghebreab.  

Contribution by nationals inside the country and in Diaspora to augment the National Fund to combat the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Asmara, 02 May 2020- Contribution by nationals inside the country and in Diaspora to augment the National Fund to combat the COVID-19 pandemic continues. According to report, Employees of the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment contributed additional 100 thousand Nakfa, employees of Piccini in Eritrea 100 thousand Nakfa, employees of the National Insurance Corporation of Eritrea 50 thousand Nakfa, Public Tech Service Club 30 thousand Nakfa, Cinema Roma 20 thousand Nakfa, Mai-Wuy private enterprise 15 thousand Nakfa and owner of Electro Light 10 thousand Nakfa. Likewise residents of the 19 administrative areas in Senafe sub-zone contributed a total of 147 thousand and 975 Nakfa. Similarly 35 social service provision institutions and cooperative associations in Asmara contributed a total of 348 thousand Nakfa. According to report from the Eritrean Embassy in Kenya, Eritrean community in Kenya and Tanzania as well as staff members of the Eritrean Embassy in Kenya contributed a total of 100 US Dollars and a national residing in Rwanda who wants to stay anonymous contributed 10 thousand US Dollars.

Nationals inside the country and in the Diaspora are stepping up contribution to bolster the National Fund to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Asmara, 01 May 2020- Nationals inside the country and in the Diaspora are stepping up contribution to bolster the National Fund to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the daily report from the Ministry of Health, employees of the Central region administration contributed 2 million and 821 thousand and 77 Nakfa, employees of the Gash Barka region, sub-zones and members of the Assembly 864 thousand and 89 Nakfa, Sawa Construction and Development Company 548 thousand Nakfa, affluent nationals in the Golij sub-zone 449 thousand and 427 Nakfa, Gedem Cement Factory 200 thousand Nakfa, fish farmers 200 thousand Nakfa, employees of Sabur Printing Press 140 thousand Nakfa, Asmara Meat and Milk  Products 50 thousand Nakfa, employees of Commercial Bank of Eritrea 50 thousand Nakfa, owner of Universal Dental Clinic 25 thousand Nakfa and Islamic Awkaf Committee in Asmara 10 thousand Nakfa. Similarly, Hadamu administrative area contributed 62 thousand and 570 Nakfa, Tekonda administrative area 30 thousand Nakfa, Gemel car rent 30 thousand Nakfa, Awhune administrative area 24 thousand and 900 Nakfa, Adi-Quala town 23 thousand Nakfa, Moneksaito administrative area 22 thousand and 150 Nakfa, Maitera-Kokebai administrative area 20 thousand Nakfa, Blekat cooperative association 20 thousand Nakfa, owners of mini-buses in Massawa 19 thousand Nakfa, Adi-Gawl administrative area 16 thousand and 890 Nakfa, Serha administrative area 15 thousand Nakfa and Ambeste-Gelaba administrative area 10 thousand and 205 Nakfa. Likewise, Teklu Girmatsion steel and wood work, Timberi Pisa House, Sam garment factory private enterprise, Hebron Restaurant, Hadera and Sons Shoes factory, cooperative association of residents in Adi-Tekelezan, Damera private limited enterprise, Beale Mariam cooperative association in Asmara, ST milk and milk product, Misgina Cosmetics factory and Sipa private enterprise contributed 10 thousand Nakfa each. Moreover, Taxi owners association in Barentu contributed 7 thousand Nakfa, and Amba-Galiano guest house, Solomon Eyasu eye glass shop, Negash sponge factory and Eritrean Chemical Society contributed 5 thousand each while Dan guest house and Al-Rajeh salt production 3 thousand each and Catholic Parish 2 thousand and 500 Nakfa. In related news, Eritrean nationals, staff members of the Eritrean Embassy and members of the National Union of Eritrean Women in Belgium and Luxemburg contributed 18 thousand and 229 Euros. Nationals in the United Arab Emirates, on top of the 1 million 241 thousand and 83 Durham and 3 thousand Dollars contribution they previously made contributed additional 37 thousand and 70 Durham. Other nationals inside the country have also contributed over 500 thousand Nakfa. 

International Workers’ Day, 1 May, was observed in Asmara with blood donation. Asmara, 01 May 2020- International Workers’ Day, 1 May, was observed in Asmara with blood donation. The event was organized in cooperation with 40 youth members of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) and the National Blood Transfusion Center. Indicating on the significance of blood donation in saving lives, the youth participants called on others to follow the noble example and contribute their part in enriching the National Blood Transfusion Center. In the same vein, in a statement issued in connection with the International Workers’ Day, Mr. Tekeste Baire, Secretary General of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers, indicating that the day is being observed at a time in which over 3 million people worldwide are infected and over 200 thousand lost their lives due to the COVID-19, said that over 2.7 billion workers are also compelled to stay at home. The statement released by the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers also stated that the Eritrean workers on top of practicing the guidelines issued by the Government to ‘Stay at Home’ they are also extending financial and material support to the effort by the people and Government of Eritrea to contain the spread of the corona virus. The statement also commended the support the Eritrean people are extending to the disadvantaged citizens. The International Workers Day is being observed for the 29th time at national level and for the 130th at international level.

German Parliamentary Committee: Indecent statement on Eritrea In its deliberations on «economic cooperation with Eritrea» on 22 April last week, the Development Committee of the German Bundestag went out of its way to heap insult on the Government of Eritrea. It went further to issue an offensive Press Release of its ill-informed and misguided proceedings. Why the Parliamentary Committee chose to dwell on this mundane issue at this point in time when the grave danger of COVID-19 is the overarching concern of paramount importance for all countries and peoples in our global community is difficult to understand or decipher. Optics and bad taste aside, what are the facts? 1. The Bundestag Development Committee states that the German Federal Government «does not foresee any chance of bilateral development cooperation» because «Eritrea's leadership rejects any cooperation». The Committee further laments Eritrea's lack of «interest in improving trade relations although it is entitled to duty-free and quota-free access to European markets». In the same breadth, though, the Committee asserts that Eritrea «does not meet the requirements for bilateral German cooperation due to its serious human rights violations». These statements are not only incoherent and contradictory, but they are also at variance with the facts. First off, Eritrea cannot be blamed since it is the German side which has put, in the first place, brakes and preconditions on development cooperation. This new position does not also reflect the agreement on bilateral economic cooperation reached between the two countries when a high level Eritrean Ministerial delegation visited Berlin in September 2016 for fruitful meetings with their counterparts. Secondly, Eritrea maintains both normative trade and development cooperation ties with several European countries. And this was also the case with Germany until the latter abruptly terminated a long-negotiated commercial agreement at the last minute in 2009 due to pressure from the US State Department. The Bundestag Development Committee may have short memories. But this is in the public domain. It was indeed published in the Wikleaks documents. To cut a long story short, Eritrea and Nevsun negotiated, in 2009, commercial loans with the German Development Bank and South Africa's IDC for the capital expenditure of the Bisha gold processing plant. The agreement included off-take provisions for Germany to import copper from the Mining Plant at market prices. When all the negotiations were finalized, the German side withdrew from the consortium because the US State Department leaned on the former as part and parcel of its adversarial position against Eritrea and prevalent policy of scuttling the mining project. In a nutshell, Germany forfeited its commercial interests and credibility at the last minute because it chose or was cajoled to kowtow to overriding US policy on Eritrea. 2.    We can also invoke other unfriendly acts. For now, let us recall Germany's substantial financial/budgetary support to the TPLF regime and its war machinery in all the years while the latter continued to occupy sovereign Eritrean territories in violation of international law and the EU brokered Algiers Peace Agreement. 3.    The Bundestag Development Committee alludes to Eritrean sizeable «asylum applications» in Germany. Here again, the Committee cannot gloss over the EU and Germany's standing policies of enticing the youth/National Service from Eritrea with preferential treatments and other inducements for ulterior political purposes. In the event, the Development Committee's assessment is ill-timed, lopsided and really shallow. A constructive approach would have been the convention of a proper and structured follow-up Ministerial meeting and dialogue between the two countries at the appropriate time. Embassy of the State of Eritrea to The Federal Republic of GermanyBerlin30 April 2020

Nationals across the country are continuing extending support to disadvantaged citizens with a view to ease the burden they could encounter in their daily lives with the “Stay at Home” guideline. Asmara, 29 April 2020- Nationals across the country are continuing extending support to disadvantaged citizens with a view to ease the burden they could encounter in their daily lives with the “Stay at Home” guideline. According to report, the residents of the administrative areas of Hadish-Adi and Adi-Gaba, Areza sub-zone, extended food items and sanitation materials to disadvantaged families in their areas.Mr. Jewani Berhe, a national in Mai-Dime semi-urban center donated his 10 room guest house to the Ministry of Health for use until the COVID-19 is contained. Likewise the residents of five administrative areas in Habero sub-zone and seven administrative areas in Asmat sub-zone in the Anseba region, extended food items and sanitation materials to 70 disadvantaged nationals. Similarly, affluent citizens in Sheib sub-zone also extended similar support to 244 needy nationals in their area. In related news, members of the ‘Duhtum’ Military Hospital in Assab extended food items to disadvantaged citizens in Menkakak and Airori. Several administrative areas and national associations in the Gash Barka region as well as members of the Eritrean Defense Forces in the region have also extended food items and sanitation materials to the needy citizens in their respective areas.

In addition to the 350 thousand Canada Dollars they previously contributed, Eritrean nationals in Canada contributed 125 thousand Dollars. Asmara, 28 April 2020- In addition to the 350 thousand Canada Dollars they previously contributed, Eritrean nationals in Canada contributed 125 thousand Dollars. According to report, the Saskatoon branch of the National Union of Eritrean Women contributed 5 thousand Dollars, Eritrean community in Saskatoon 5 thousand Dollars, Holidays Coordinating Committee in Saskatoon 7 thousand Dollars, National Union of Eritrean Women in Edmonton 5 thousand Dollars, National Union of Eritrean Women in London-Ontario 1 thousand and 500 Dollars, Debre Mihret Medihanie Alem in Toronto 5 thousand Dollars, and staff members of the Consular Affairs contributed their one moth salary. Likewise, family of Mr. Girmatsion Woldegiorgis from Saskatoon and Mr. Tesfagiorgis Kiflemariam from the US decided that the families that have rented their houses in Keren and Asmara respectively to stay free of rental payment until the corona virus pandemic is fully contained. Other nationals from inside the country and abroad have also taken similar initiatives for the families that have rented their houses in several cities in the country to live free of charge ranging from 2 to 6 months. In related news, ‘Mereb’ and Teklu Gebrehiwet mills have decided to provide free service to customers for one month and two weeks respectively while the  tourism service provision institutions and retailers in Adi-Quala extended material support to 120 disadvantaged citizens in their areas.

Several health and education services provision institutions are being put in place in Halhal, Asmat and Habero sub zones, Anseba region, report indicates. Keren, 27 April 2020 – Several health and education services provision institutions are being put in place in Halhal, Asmat and Habero sub zones, Anseba region, report indicates. According to Assistant Eng. Aron Mihreteab, head of projects at the department of Anseba region construction development, 24 million Nakfa investments has been made to construct additional class rooms in elementary schools in Halhal sub urban center, Era and Sheka-Wegret, Asmat Girgir administrative area, as well as in Mezret, Afayun, Habero Tsaeda, Kar’obel and Filfle administrative areas in Habero sub zone. Moreover, 10 new schools and additional class rooms including six class rooms and a dormitory in Keren School for the Deaf as well as a new elementary school for citizens with intellectual and development disabilities are being constructed, Eng. Aron added. Assistant Eng. Aron went on to say that several preschools are being constructed in Hawash administrative areas, Asmat sub zone, Kar’obel and Gerbet administrative areas in Habero sub zone and Kertset administrative areas, Halhal sub zone. He further indicated that 7.5 million Nakfa worth health station that includes maternity rooms, OPD, pharmacy, laboratory and dormitories has been constructed in Kertset administrative area, Halhal sub zone and is ready for service. Documents indicate that there are one health center and two health stations as well as a total of 34 educational institutions including two kindergartens, 8 community preschools, 10 elementary, 6 junior, and two high schools and 6 adult education centers in Halhal sub zone.

Eritrean nationals in various cities of Germany extended financial contribution to augment the National Fund to Fight COVID-19 pandemic. Asmara, 27 April 2020- Eritrean nationals in various cities of Germany extended financial contribution to augment the National Fund to Fight COVID-19 pandemic. According to reports, the Eritrean community in Munich contributed 15 thousand Euros, Eritrean community in Tubingen 15 thousand Euros, Eritrean community in Stuttgart 16 thousand and 690 Euros, Eritreans in Filderstadt, Leinfelden-Echterdingen 5 thousand Euros, Eritrean community in Goppningen 5 thousand Euros, Eritrean community in Reutlingen 5 thousand Euros, Eritrean community in Falingen 4 thousand Euros, Eritrean community in Chris-Esslingen 3 thousand and 500 Euros, Eritrean community in Wipkingen 3 thousand Euros, Eritrean community in Ulm 3 thousand Euros, ‘Simur’ association in Stuttgart 2 thousand Euros, Eritrean community in Zuffenhausen  2 thousand Euros, Eritrean community in Cologne 2 thousand Euros, Eritrean community in Chris-Ludwigsburg 1 thousand and 500 Euros, friends in sport in Stuttgart 2 thousand Euros, Eritrean community in Baden-Baden 2 thousand Euros, “Merhaba” women’s cultural troupe in Stuttgart 1 thousand and 10 Euros, members of National Union of Eritrean Women in Dusseldorf 1 thousand and 100 Euros and Eritrean community in Giessen 500 Euros. Likewise, PFDJ groups in Frankfurt contributed 10 thousand Euros, in Kaiser-Slautern 5 thousand and 500 Euros, in Nuremberg 3 thousand Euros, in Stuttgart 3 thousand Euros, in Manheim 2 thousand Euros, in Hamburg 1 thousand Euros and YPFDJ organization in Kaiser-Slautern 300 Euros. The national committees in Manheim also contributed 3 thousand Euros, in Frankfurt 1 thousand Euros, and in Munich 500 Euros. In related news, various groups in several cities in Germany contributed a total of 13 thousand and 490 Euros towards bolstering the National Fund to fight COVID-19 pandemic.

Nationals inside the country and abroad contributed over 10 million Nakfa, 130 thousand Euro and various material support to augment the COVID-19 National Fund, the Ministry of Health reported. Asmara, 27 April 2020 – Nationals inside the country and abroad contributed over 10 million Nakfa, 130 thousand Euro and various material support to augment the COVID-19 National Fund, the Ministry of Health reported. According to report from the Ministry of Health, employees of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications contributed one-month salary totaling 4 million 834 thousand and 243 Nakfa, workers of Eritrean Crops and Livestock Corporation 2 million and 501 thousand 200 Nakfa, permanent members of the NUEW 400 thousand Nakfa, cooperative association of employees of Eritrean Railway 10 thousand Nakfa, Der’a administrative area 24 thousand 850 Nakfa, Adi-Kanta administrative area 11 thousand Nakfa, Beale-Mariam Dkishehay cooperative association 10 thousand Nakfa, and Melake Ogbazgi iodated salt plant 5 thousand Nakfa. Likewise, ‘Meken’ dairy products plant in Dekemhare contributed 10 thousand Nakfa, Kebal International Hotel 5 thousand Nakfa, Haineba administrative area- Adi Keyh sub zone 50 thousand 837 Nakfa, Sibraso water diversion scheme association 35 thousand Nakfa, May-Hutsa development committee 5 thousand Nakfa, Sembel Hawelti 5 thousand Nakfa, Haben driving school 5 thousand Nakfa, schools in South Westestern sub zone 10 thousand Nakfa, and Mohammed Abdulkader Kahsay mills 5 thousand Nakfa In related news, several businesses have contributed tens of thousands Nakfa worth material and service support which among others Tesfay Micael Import Export contributed 119 thousand Nakfa worth material support, Dahlak PLC 114 thousand and 461 Nakfa worth, ‘Perfect Alluminium’ Plant 15 thousand 450 Nakfa, and Red Sea Leather Plant 75 thousand Nakfa worth material and service support. Furthermore, several nationals and businesses have contributed financial, material support as well as discharge of rental fees amounting to 500 thousand Nakfa, the Ministry of Health reported.

Residents of Gala Nefhi, Paradizo and Arbate Asmara sub zones, Central region extended material support to disadvantaged citizens with a view to ease the burden they could encounter during the lockdown period. Asmara, 26 April 2020 – Residents of Gala Nefhi, Paradizo and Arbate Asmara sub zones, Central region extended material support to disadvantaged citizens with a view to ease the burden they could encounter during the lockdown period. According to report, residents of Adi-Raesi, Tselot, Selaedaero, Adi Gombolo, Ademzemat, Adi-Abeyto, Adi-Guadad and Daero Qawlos in addition to the financial contribution they made on community and individual levels have extended material support to disadvantaged families in their areas. The report also indicated that three nationals in Daero Qawlos have allowed 12 families that have rented their houses to stay free from rental fee ranging from one to three months. Another 7 nationals in Arbaete Asmara sub zone have also freed 43 families off rental payments ranging from one to three months. In related news, nationals residing in Paradizo sub zone extended material support to 277 disadvantaged families worth over 140 thousand Nakfa.

Administrations and individual citizens inside the country are extending financial and material support to disadvantaged citizens with a view to ease the burden they could encounter in connection with the “Stay at Home” guidelines to contain the spread of corona virus. Asmara, 24 April 2020- Administrations and individual citizens inside the country are extending financial and material support to disadvantaged citizens with a view to ease the burden they could encounter in connection with the “Stay at Home” guidelines to contain the spread of corona virus. According to reports from various areas across the country, the Elaberet sub-zone and Hamelmalo administrative area extended consumer goods and sanitation materials to 170 and 49 disadvantaged citizens in their areas respectively. The owner of “ET” pastry in Keren is also distributing daily 6 thousand breads to disadvantaged citizens for 10 days. In the same vein, the owners of Shige and Yohannes hotels in keren have donated their guest houses to the Ministry of Health for use until the COVID-19 pandemic is fully contained. In related news, the owner of “Senait” pepper shop in the Central region contributed material support worth 11 thousand and 500 Nakfa and another national also contributed material support worth 1 thousand and 800 Nakfa. Mr. Eyob Kahsai decided that the three families that have rented his house in Mendefera city to live free of rental payment for nine months, Ms. Abadit Teklemariam, a national residing in the US two families that have rented her house in Mendefera to stay free of rental payment for unlimited period and Mr. Gebremedhin Woldemariam three families in his house in Mendefera to live for one month free of rental payment. Likewise, voluntary youth in Senafe sub-zone have distributed consumer goods and sanitation material to 50 disadvantaged citizens worth 60 thousand Nakfa.

Nationals inside the country and abroad are stepping up contribution to augment the COVID-19 National Fund. Asmara, 24 April 2020- Nationals inside the country and abroad are stepping up contribution to augment the COVID-19 National Fund. According to report, Eritrean nationals residing in various cities in Switzerland have contributed 432 thousand and 976 Swiss Franc (441,812 US Dollars) to bolster the National Fund to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, Eritrean community in Aarau contributed 30 thousand Swiss Franc, Swiss branch of the National Union of Eritrean Women 30 thousand, Eritrean community in Harisu 1 thousand, Eritrean community in Bern 55 thousand and 840, Eritrean community in Basel 50 thousand and 290, Eritrean community in Fribourg 8 thousand and 670, staff members of the Eritrean Embassy in Geneva 6 thousand and 382, Eritrean community in Geneva 41 thousand and 520, Eritrean community in Chur 10 thousand and 820, Eritrean community in Jura 5 thousand and 350, Eritrean community in Lucerne 16 thousand and 690, Eritrean community in Neuchatel 4 thousand and 410, Eritrean community in St. Gallen 15 thousand and Eritrean community in Solothurn 12 thousand and 500. Likewise, Eritrean community in Switz contributed 6 thousand Swiss Franc, Eritrean community in Turgaw 10 thousand and 920, Eritrean community in Pichino 13 thousand and 650, committee to support families of martyrs in Lausanne 10 thousand, Eritrean community in Shawd 28 thousand and 714, Eritrean community in Vale 11 thousand and 810, Eritrean community in Zug 3 thousand and 610, national committee in Zurich 16 thousand 650 and Eritrean community in Zurich 42 thousand and 150. The ‘Asmiren’ Eritrean women’s association in Lausanne also contributed 1 thousand Nakfa. According to the daily report from the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Trade and Industry with its staff members contributed 310 thousand Nakfa, employees of the Ministry of Marine Resources 200 thousand Nakfa, Space 2001 Eritrea 200 thousand Nakfa, ‘Alaid’ private enterprise 20 thousand Nakfa, cooperative association of Mechanized 74 of the Ministry of Defense 3 thousand Nakfa, Molqi sub-zone 449 thousand and 550 Nakfa, Igla administrative area 40 thousand Nakfa, Safira administrative area 30 thousand Nakfa, Hiret administrative area 20 thousand and 500 Nakfa, Mendefera administrative area 30 thousand Nakfa, Leghi administrative area 15 thousand Nakfa, business owners in Mendefera city 8 thousand Nakfa, , grains retailers in central Asmara 56 thousand Nakfa, vegetables and spices retailers 8 thousand and 500 Nakfa, Babilon bar 5 thousand Nakfa, Mebreat bar 10 thousand Nakfa and others 20 thousand and 30 Nakfa. In related news 17 nationals in the port city of Assab contributed a total of about 200 thousand Nakfa and other nationals residing inside the country and abroad 77 thousand Nakfa and 300 Euros. Eritrean Students in the United Arab Emirates also contributed 22 thousand and 683 Durham.

The Municipality of the port city of Massawa took punitive measures on traders that made unreasonable price increase on consumer goods in violation of the guidelines issues in line with the effort to contain the spread of corona virus. Massawa, 23 April 2020- The Municipality of the port city of Massawa took punitive measures on traders that made unreasonable price increase on consumer goods in violation of the guidelines issues in line with the effort to contain the spread of corona virus. According to Mr. Tewolde Tesfazghi, managing director of Massawa administration indicated that 104 retailers of vegetables and fruits as well as consumer goods and other trade activities have been fined over 250 thousand Nakfa. Mr. Tewolde also called on nationals that are engaged in various types of business to strictly adhere to the regulations that are being issued in connection with COVID-19 and play due part in the effort to contain the spread. In related news, the residents of the port city of Massawa as part of the effort to fight the corona virus contributed over 153 thousand Nakfa, owners of buses and mini-buses in Massawa 19 thousand Nakfa and Haben driving school 5 thousand Nakfa. Similarly, Tiwalet cooperative association in Massawa, extended material support to 34 disadvantaged citizens in their area while Mr. Michel Yakob, a national residing in Sweden, decided that the three families that have rented his house in Massawa to live free of rental payment for two months. Various associations, enterprises, villages as well as government employees in the Northern Red Sea region have so far contributed over 1 million Nakfa to augment the National Fund to fight COVID-19.

Contribution by nationals inside the country and in Diaspora to bolster the National Fund to fight the COVID-19 pandemic is adding momentum.   Asmara, 23 April 2020- Contribution by nationals inside the country and in Diaspora to bolster the National Fund to fight the COVID-19 pandemic is adding momentum. According to report from the Ministry of Health, Gogni sub-zone contributed 69 thousand and 979 Nakfa, Hashakito and Toker water distribution 50 thousand Nakfa, Waniney vocational training 25 thousand Nakfa, Massawa administration 33 thousand Nakfa and Mesgel administrative area 10 thousand and 500 Nakfa. In the same vein, Akria sub-zone contributed 23 thousand and 400 Nakfa, ‘Tabot Meskel’ cooperative association in Adi-Yans 10 thousand Nakfa, Sembel new residential houses association 10 thousand Nakfa, Siye recreation center 5 thousand Nakfa, Freselam private enterprise 5 thousand Nakfa, Zerai Haile poultry 3 thousand Nakfa, iodized salt retail shop 5 thousand Nakfa and ‘Aba Kiros’ association in Hazhaz 2 thousand Nakfa. Similarly, a number of nationals contributed a total of 320 thousand Nakfa. In related news, members of the National Union of Eritrean Women and PFDJ in Egypt contributed 45 thousand and 600 Egyptian Pound as well as 3 thousand and 380 Dollars while staff members of the Eritrean Embassy contributed 2 thousand and 450 Dollars. According to the Eritrean Embassy in Saudi Arabia, trucks owners and drivers contributed 29 thousand and 150 Riyals and other organizations and individuals 30 thousand and 850 Riyals.  The Embassy also indicated that so far nationals residing in Riyadh and its environs have contributed about 324 thousand Riyals.

The residents of various sub-zones in the Central region are extending material and financial support to disadvantaged citizens in their areas. Asmara, 22 April 2020- The residents of various sub-zones in the Central region are extending material and financial support to disadvantaged citizens in their areas. According to reports, the residents of Arbaete Asmara raised 139 thousand Nakfa and distributed to 323 disadvantaged citizens in cash and material. They also decided that 151 citizens renting their houses to stay free of rental payment from one to three months. Two nationals in Tsetserat sub-zone and a national residing in Switzerland also decided the people renting their houses to live free of charge for two months. Like wise, the residents of Godaif sub-zone also extended financial and material support worth 107 thousand to 197 disadvantaged citizens in their area. In related news, a national residing in Gejeret sub-zone who wants to stay anonymous contributed 50 thousand Nakfa to the effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Eritrea-German association 35 thousand Nakfa, two citizens 8 thousand Nakfa and other nationals contributed 60 thousand Nakfa in support of disadvantaged citizens in their area. Nationals in Akria sub-zone also extended material and financials support worth 41 thousand Nakfa to 210 needy citizens while two nationals in the sub-zone contributed 15 thousand Nakfa to bolster the National Fund to fight COVID-19. 32 nationals in Edaga-Hamus sub-zone on their part extended material support worth 118 thousand Nakfa to 203 needy citizens and Asmara Diary product distributed milk worth 4400 thousand Nakfa. The residents of Paradizo extended material support to 59 disadvantaged citizens and 12 house owners in the sub-zone allowed 55 people that have rented their houses to live free of rental charge from 1 to three months. Residents of Geza-Banda also distributed material support to 150 disadvantaged citizens, Selam cooperative association contributed 11 thousand and 700 Nakfa in support of needy citizens and a national residing in Saudi Arabia decided three families renting her house to stay free of rental payment for three months. The report from the Ministry of Health also indicated that the ‘White’ trucks owners in Jeddah and its environs contributed additional 300 thousand Riyals, employees of Massawa and Assab Ports Authority 514 thousand and 137 Nakfa, cooperative association of Division 84 of the Eritrean Defense Forces 100 thousand Nakfa, Space 2001 Eritrea 200 thousand Nakfa, Red Sea Bottlers Share Company 50 thousand Nakfa, Algen association 10 thousand Nakfa, Natsinet Garage 10 thousand Nakfa and Mai-Hanes private enterprise 5 thousand Nakfa. Likewise, vegetables and fruits farmers association in Dekemhare contributed 60 thousand Nakfa, tourism service rendering institutions in Massawa 15 thousand Nakfa, 31 retailers in Adi-Keih town 119 thousand and 200 Nakfa, Karibosa administrative area 15 thousand Nakfa, ‘Mekeiro’ liquors distribution in Adi-Keih 4 thousand Nakfa, residents of Mai-Mine sub-urban center 67 thousand and 700 Nakfa, and a number of nationals contributed 320 thousand Nakfa and 2 thousand Dollars. Ms. Aster Embaye, a national residing in Frankfurt, Germany, on top of the 50 thousand Nakfa she previously contributed she decided that the people renting her house in Villagio area to stay free of rental payment for three months. Voluntary youth in Mai-Mine semi-urban center and residents of Tsorena sub-zone extended material support to disadvantaged citizens in their areas.

The contribution by nationals inside the country and abroad to the effort to fight the corona virus pandemic is continuing. Asmara, 20 April 2020- The contribution by nationals inside the country and abroad to the effort to fight the corona virus pandemic is continuing. Accordingly, employees of Zara Mining Company contributed 2 million, 892 thousand and 212 Nakfa, employees of water distribution in Massawa sub-zone 14 thousand and 108 Nakfa, tourism service provision institutions in Massawa 15 thousand Nakfa, taxi owners association 10 thousand Nakfa, Gurgusm salt producers association 5 thousand Nakfa, ‘Zewikel Akib’ salt producers association 5 thousand Nakfa, Wekiro salt producers association 3 thousand Nakfa, Abukabash salt producers association 2 thousand Nakfa, Abot salt producers association 3 thousand Nakfa, Hasmet salt producers association 2 thousand Nakfa, ‘Al Rejeh’ salt producers association 3 thousand Nakfa, Akedir salt producers association on top of the 3 thousand Nakfa they previously contributed they added 2 thousand Nakfa and Tirhas salt production 4 thousand Nakfa. In the same vein, Mahmud Hamid pastry contributed 5 thousand Nakfa, Seleh Mahmud pastry 5 thousand Nakfa, Fenkil recreation center 10 thousand Nakfa, 16 residents in Foro semi-urban center 13 thousand and 100 Nakfa, Yoel Graphics 3 thousand Nakfa and other nationals extended material support. Families of Haj Negash Beshir also donated a ware house in Massaw to the Ministry of Health for use until the corona virus is fully contained. According to the Eritrean Consul General in Melbourne, Eritrean nationals in Australia and New Zealand contributed 158 thousand and 600 Dollars. The residents of Tsorena sub-zone also extended material support to disadvantaged citizens in their areas. Likewise, Mr. Asefaw Mender with his wife Ms. Abeba Tesfay, nationals residing in the US as well as Mr. Habte Gebreab a national residing in Germany decided that those nationals that have rented in their houses in Adi-Tekelzan and Asmara respectively to stay free from rental payment for two months.

Financial contributions to bolster the effort by the people and Government of Eritrea on COVID-19 continue to flow. Asmara, 17 April 2020- Financial contributions to bolster the effort by the people and Government of Eritrea on COVID-19 continue to flow. According to reports from the Ministry of Health, Eritrean missions abroad and from the regions, staff members of the Anseba regional office, sub-zonal administrations , Keren Municipality as well line ministries and others in the civil service contributed 1 million 820 thousand and 900 Nakfa, fish farmers cooperative in the Southern Red Sea region 100 thousand Nakfa, taxi owners association in the port city of Assab 10 thousand Nakfa, owners of Garages, driving schools and cycle repair shops 12 thousand and 44 Nakfa. Similarly, Tsertsu construction 100 thousand Nakfa, workers’ association of  Eri-Tel 50 thousand Nakfa, Abubeker Mohammed tyres’ and battery shop 10 thousand Nakfa, workers of Asmara Palace Hotel 25 thousand Nakfa, ‘Sipa’ private company 10 thousand Nakfa, workers of Nyala Hotel 20 thousand Nakfa, Mr. Tesfai Solomon 30 thousand Nakfa, association of Agro-trade of  Eritrean Women 10 thousand Nakfa, Woldemicael Mehari steel work 20 thousand Nakfa, Ghidey Abera import export 10 thousand Nakfa, crops retailers 12 thousand and 150 Nakfa, smith shops owners in Akordet 3 thousand Nakfa and bee farmers association in Mendefera sub-zone 10 thousand Nakfa In related news Eritrean nationals residing in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark in addition to the 2 million and 300 thousand Kroner they contributed previously they contributed additional 2 million 400 thousand Kroner. The vegetables and fruits farmers cooperative association in Dekemhare sub-zone also contributed 60 thousand Nakfa, Medhanie- Alem Church in Dekemhare 50 thousand Nakfa, owners of water distribution trucks in Dekemhare 14 thousand Nakfa, cooperative association of Division 52 5 thousand Nakfa, ‘FT’ Milk and Milk products 10 thousand Nakfa, Islamic Awkaf in Mendefera 5 thousand Nakfa, cooperative association of Medhanie-Alem in Tesenei 2 thousand Nakfa, Mogolo sub-zone 13 thousand and 673 Nakfa, owners of water distribution trucks in Akordet 14 thousand Nakfa, association of Medhanie-Alem in Deki-Shehai 5 thousand Nakfa, Homid Private company 10 thousand Nakfa, Awet shoes factory 10 thousand Nakfa, Hawashait garment factory 10 thousand Nakfa, residents of Paradizo sub-zone 2 thousand Nakfa, Hibu Nurhussein mill 5 thousand Nakfa, retail shops in Asmara 54 thousand and 700 Nakfa and Sun Shine Hotel 110 thousand and 921 Nakfa. Three nationals in Gejeret sub-zone, Central region also extended financial and material support to disadvantaged citizens.