Eritrea

38th graduation ceremony of secondary school students from Sawa military training center was presided over by President Afwerki and enior government officials; for many young Eritreans, this graduation marks the start of an indefinite national service

The document produced in 3rd Congress of the Eritrean Afar National Congress is deemed a most ambitious resolutions for Eritrean nationality movements; despite its vision, impeccable structure and clarity, experts fear it won't be enough for durable peace

Figures have been released about personal contributions of Eritrean nationals residing abroad that extended monetary support towards augmenting the National Martyrs Trust Fund and in support of families of martyrs

The 7th Asmara Marathon was held on Sunday on the historic, tree-lined streets of the capital; The event featured a historic first-time women's 21 km half-marathon, along with men's and women's main races, Paralympic events, and a 3 km mass sport event

President Isaias Afwerki in his speech marking Eritrea’s 35th Independence Day questioned the global policies of U.S. President Trump, despite recent reports that Washington is considering sanctions relief and a diplomatic reset with Asmara

Eritrea took part in meetings of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States OACPS, joining discussions on trade and multilateral cooperation; The participation reflects Asmara’s efforts to deepen engagement across the Global South

$50 million have been secured for the construction of a 30 MW solar power plant with 30 MWh battery storage, aiming to expand electricity access, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and strengthen grid stability through renewable energy integration

Eritrea and Ethiopia have been trading warnings over rising tensions, with Addis Ababa stressing its need for sea access and citing the port of Assab, while Asmara rejected any pressure on its sovereignty, highlighting growing diplomatic friction

Human Rights Concern Eritrea is alarmed by reports of mass arrests, alleged torture, deportation risks faced by around 3000 Eritrean refugees and asylum seekers since 10.1.2026 based on documentation and photographic evidence received from Cairo

A seven-kilometer dirt road connecting Halhale, Emni-Tselim and Abune Butsu’amlak in the Dubarwa Sub-Zone was inaugurated on 20 January, constructed by Project Adi-Halo with the residents of the area and will help ensure social welfare in remote areas