AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoAsmara Marathon 2026: The Asmara Marathon is set for 7 June, with a 21 km women’s race introduced for the first time, plus events for disabled athletes and a 3 km mass sport category; runners from Eritrea, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan and Uganda are expected. Independence Day Abroad: Eritrean communities in Finland and the US marked the 35th Independence Day anniversary under “Our Resilience: Our Guarantee,” featuring cultural performances and official messages, including celebrations in Helsinki and multiple US cities. Religious Freedom Watch: Outgoing US religious freedom commissioner Stephen Schneck says the global crisis is worsening, with Eritrea listed among countries flagged for severe violations. Eritrea in Regional Parliaments: An Eritrean delegation joined meetings of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States Parliamentary Group and the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly in Eswatini, focusing on strengthening the Samoa Agreement and peace and security roles. UNESCO Cooperation: A UNESCO delegation met Eritrean officials in Asmara to discuss education, documentation of heritage, and digital science and AI in education, with plans to deepen cooperation. Ethiopia Election Tensions: Ethiopia’s 1 June vote faces insecurity and unrest, with voting suspended in parts of Amhara and Tigray and fears of renewed instability tied to strained relations in the region.
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