Meskel, marking the Finding of the True Cross, was celebrated across Eritrea with a central ceremony at Bahti Meskerem Square in the capital Asmara, attended by officials, clergy and diplomats alongside nationwide religious services and gatherings

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  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

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  The Arbaete Asmara sub-zone has been declared free of female genital mutilation after authorities verification that followed years of local monitoring, community reporting systems and coordinated action by health workers and local administrations

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  $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

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  Gender equality has been placed at the core of Eritrea's national legal and institutional architecture, said Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam, at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, 9-20 March 2026

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