Eritrea
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:22:10 GMTAll of Africa Today - January 28, 2025
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:16:23 GMTDutch Court Sentences Eritrean Migrant Smuggler to 20 Years
[DW] A Dutch court on Tuesday sentenced Eritrean Amanuel W. to 20 years in prison in the Netherlands' largest migrant smuggling case so far. More suspects are set to appear in court later this year.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:35:26 GMTVeteran Freedom Fighter Musa Husein Naib Passes Away
[Shabait] Asmara, 26 January 2026 - Member of the PFDJ Central Committee and National Assembly, veteran freedom fighter Mr. Musa Husein Naib, passed away today, 26 January, at the age of 77 due to illness.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:40:36 GMTAdult Education Opens Educational Opportunity
[Shabait] - At an activity assessment meeting conducted in Barentu on 23 January, it was reported that the adult education program has opened educational opportunities to many citizens in the Gash Barka Region.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:40:35 GMTPotable Water Project in Guakat
[Shabait] - A potable water project put in place by the Adi-Halo Project in the Guakat administrative area of Dekemhare Sub-Zone was inaugurated on 20 January.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:49:01 GMTHow Saudi-UAE Rivalry Reshapes Horn of Africa, Opens Window for Tigray's Consolidation
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In early 2026, Saudi Arabia issued an unusually forthright public accusation against the United Arab Emirates (UAE)--a fellow Gulf Arab state and former coalition partner in the Yemen conflict--alleging that Abu Dhabi ...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:46:25 GMTSeminar On Harmful Practices in Adi-Keih Sub-Zone
[Shabait] A seminar focusing on harmful practices and the rights of children has been conducted for religious leaders, influential individuals, and village elders in the Adi-Keih sub-zone.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:46:24 GMTWater Projects Worth More Than 84 Million Nakfa
[Shabait] Mr. Kibrom Misgina, head of water development in the Southern Region, reported that over the past five years, 41 potable water projects worth more than 84 million Nakfa have been implemented in the region.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:08:32 GMTEU Urges De-Escalation Between Ethiopia, Eritrea Amid Red Sea Tensions, Rejects Somaliland Recognition
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The European Union has urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to ease rising tensions through diplomacy and economic cooperation, offering support to prevent conflict as concerns grow over security in the Red Sea and the Horn of A...
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:50:32 GMTInternational Crisis Group Misses the Mark On Eritrea-Ethiopia Again!
[Shabait] Red Sea Beacon January 14, 2026 by @Dahlakib (Abridged)
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:42:10 GMTAnother War in the Horn of Africa Would Be Disastrous for One of the World's Most Repressive Nations
[The Conversation Africa] The geopolitical temperature is rising in the Red Sea.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:37:24 GMTEncouraging Harvest Collected in Southern Region
[Shabait] Mendefera -- As a result of strong effort of the farmers coupled with abundant rainfall, an encouraging harvest has been collected in the Southern Region. The report was made at an assessment meeting conducted on 14 January in Mendefera.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:47:09 GMTAnother War in the Horn of Africa Would Be Disastrous for One of the World's Most Repressed Nations
[The Conversation Africa] The geopolitical temperature is rising in the Red Sea.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:14:30 GMTNews - Ethiopian Federal Police Allege Eritrean Link in Ammunition Seizure Amid Tensions
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba--Ethiopian Federal Police says it has seized nearly 57,000 rounds of ammunition in Woldia town, Amhara region, alleging that the consignment originated from Eritrea and was intended for armed groups operating inside Ethio...
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:44:56 GMTHighlights of Local Media Interview With President Isaias Afwerki
[Shabait] Q1: On Fluid Global and Regional Issues
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:51:25 GMTCall for Reinforced Water and Soil Conservation
[Shabait] At a meeting conducted with area administrators, Mr. Zeray Berhe, administrator of Molqui sub-zone, called for reinforced water and soil conservation activities led by professionals with a view to stabilizing the environment.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:51:25 GMTThe Potemkin Party and Ethiopia's Territorial Provocations
[Shabait] Introduction
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:51:24 GMTSeminar to Nationals in Gothenburg On Objective Situation
[Shabait] - Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea's Ambassador to Italy and non-resident Ambassador to Sweden, conducted a seminar for nationals residing in Gothenburg, Sweden, focusing on the progress of national development programs as well as the object...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:44:37 GMTAmbassador Fesehatsion Conducts Seminar to Diaspora Nationals
[Shabait] Asmara, 05 January 2026- At a seminar, Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea's Ambassador to Italy and Scandinavian countries as well as coordinator of Eritrean Embassies in Europe, conducted for a gathering of Eritrean nationals in Geneva, Switz...
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:44:37 GMTNUEYS Adopts Five-Year Strategic Plan
[Shabait] The Executive Committee of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students reviewed the implementation of activities of 2025 and adopted a five-year strategic plan at a meeting conducted on 3 January in Asmara.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:44:49 GMTBrewing Crisis in Horn of Africa Could Trigger Regional Conflagration
[allAfrica] The respected Brussels-based think tank, the International Crisis Group, has identified three conflicts in Africa as among the 10 world-wide which - following a violence-wracked 2025 - are expected to continue and which should receive mo...
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:27:35 GMTEritrea Participates in Russia-Africa Conference
[Shabait] Asmara, 01 January 2026 - Eritrean delegation participated in the second Russia-Africa Conference held in Cairo, Egypt, on 19 and 20 December.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:19:43 GMTReviving Flavors, Reimagining Identity - Eritrea's New Culinary Journey
[Shabait] Eritrea stands at a unique moment in its cultural evolution, with the opportunity to launch a genuine culinary renaissance - one rooted in its ancient traditions but open to modern techniques, global standards, and bold creativity. This pot...
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:21:36 GMTTigre Traditions and Rituals - From Womb to Tomb
[Shabait] During a recent visit to Arietay - a village in Anseba region - I found myself questioning whether ancient traditions could truly weather the passage of time. To answer my queries, local media personnel introduced me to several senior citiz...
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:46:24 GMTSeminar Focusing On Psychological Health of Children
[Shabait] Mendefera, 29 December 2025- The education office in the Southern Region organized a seminar for 78 kindergarten, elementary, and junior school teachers from various schools, focusing on the follow-up and treatment of the psychological heal...
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:46:23 GMTConference On Implementation of Development Programs
[Shabait] - A conference focusing on the implementation of development programs was conducted in Serejeka sub-zone of the Central Region on 28 December. The conference was attended by administrators of the 17 administrative areas, as well as heads of...
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:56:48 GMTEritrea Withdraws From IGAD, Again, Cites 'Failure to Meet Aspirations of the Region'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Eritrea has officially informed the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of its decision to withdraw from the regional bloc, according to a statement released by the country's Ministry of Information.