Eritrea: Adopt a strong resolution extending the Special Rapporteur’s mandate

Geneva 22 May 2025 Eritrea remains one of the world’s most repressive states, where widespread human rights violations continue with impunity. Arbitrary arrests and incommunicado detentions of journalists, dissenters, and religious minorities are...

I visited all 54 countries in Africa my least favourite is so dusty you can't even breathe

A travel vlogger who has had the pleasure of visiting all 197 countries, including all 54 of those in Africa, has ranked his favourite places on the continent – including his least favourite. Drew Binsky, a YouTube star, has documented every step...

Eritrea: Commemoration Of World Drought And Desertification Day

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ASMARA, Eritrea, June 19, 2025/APO Group/ -- World Drought and Desertification Day was commemorated at the national level at Embasoira Hotel, Asmara, on 17 June under the theme“Restore the Land – Unlock the...

Ethiopia–Eritrea Border Reopens After Five Years

Human Rights Council Members Should Reject Eritrea’s Bid to End Scrutiny

The government of Eritrea has been working the corridors of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva to try to end the mandate of the UN special rapporteur on Eritrea. In an clear attempt to scuttle the annual mandate renewal resolution,...

Eritrea: A New Supply Route for Burhan’s Forces

By: Nihad Mustafa Eritrea has emerged as a new gateway for smuggling weapons to the government forces in Port Sudan, according to media reports revealing the arrival of a military supply shipment that includes anti-aircraft systems, barrel bombs,...

Tour de France Results

Saturday, July 5 1st Stage A 115 mile ride from Lille Metropole to Lille Metropole 1. Jasper Philipsen, Belgium, Alpecin-Decueninck, 3:53.11. 2. Biniam Girmay, Eritrea, Intermarche-Wanty, same time. 3. Soren Waerenskjold, Norway, Uno-X...

Eritrea: Workshop On Reducing Environmental Pollution

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ASMARA, Eritrea, June 15, 2025/APO Group/ -- A workshop aimed at addressing health problems affecting humans and livestock, as well as environmental pollution caused by unsafe waste management and plastic use,...

Eritrea: World Blood Donor Day Observed At National Level

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ASMARA, Eritrea, June 15, 2025/APO Group/ -- World Blood Donor Day, 14 June, was observed at the national level in Asmara under the theme“Give Blood, Give Hope – Together We Save Lives.” Ms. Alem Berhe,...

Violations in Eritrea Take Center Stage at UN Human Rights Council Session

Concerns about human rights violations in Eritrea was a central point of discussion during the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 59th session, which kicked off this week in Geneva. During the session, Mohamed Abdelsalam Babiker, the Special...

Eritrea: Tour To Developmental And Historical Sites

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo Diaspora nationals who came to Eritrea to participate in the 34th Independence Day anniversary have visited developmental and historical sites in the Adi-Keih sub-zone. The tour was organized by...

Eritrea: Meeting Aimed At Strengthening Organizational Capacity

(MENAFN- APO Group) A meeting aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity and unity of nationals residing in the Republic of South Sudan was conducted on 6 June in Juba. The meeting was attended by heads of the Eritrean community, the...

Eritrea: Vocational Training For Students Of Hamelmalo College Of Agriculture

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo A three-month vocational training program has been provided to 315 students, including 174 female students, of the Hamelmalo College of Agriculture. The training aimed to enhance the students'...

Northern Tensions on the Rise: Where Is It All Headed?

Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are escalating, marked by mutual accusations and strategic positioning along their shared border. Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of territorial violations, while Eritrea claims Ethiopia harbors unlawful...

The Unspoken Debt: Sacrifice, Power, and Consent in Eritrea

Author’s Note: This short essay is written as a reflection on Eritrea’s independence narrative and the moral contradictions embedded in many armed liberation movements. Having grown up in Eritrea and internalized these national stories, I later...

Eritrea: Meeting Focusing On Empowering Women

(MENAFN- APO Group) The National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Northern Red Sea Region organized a meeting on 8 June for women from various institutions, aimed at enhancing women's overall capacity. At the meeting, Ms. Helen Meketa from...

Eritrea: Effective Achievements In Ensuring Blood Supply

(MENAFN- APO Group) Mr. Bereket Mosazgi, secretary of the National Voluntary Blood Donors Association, reported that significant achievements have been registered in ensuring a consistent blood supply to health facilities through voluntary blood...

Eritrea: Eighth Grade National Examination To Begin

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ASMARA, Eritrea, June 10, 2025/APO Group/ -- The eighth-grade national examination for the 2024/2025 academic year is scheduled to take place from 11 to 13 June at the national level, as well as in Riyadh and...

Eritrea: Vocational Training Provided To Members Of The Defense Forces

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo A three-month vocational training program has been provided to 163 members of the Central Command of the Eritrean Defense Forces, including 31 females, in Keren. The training covered music...

Asmara Marathon creates opportunities for emerging athletes

ASMARA, June 8 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 Asmara Marathon kicked off on Sunday in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, attracting more than 10,000 runners to participate in a range of categories, including a public joint run, a wheelchair race, a women's...