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November 30, 2025, 10:28 pm
Uganda Stops Granting Refugee Status to Ethiopians, Somalis, Eritreans
- [Nile Post] The Minister of Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugees, Hilary Onek, has stated that the Ugandan government will no longer grant refugee status to citizens from countries that are not experiencing war, citing dwindling donor support amid a steady influx of refugees into the country.
The Enduring Wisdom of African Justice - Eritrean Customary Laws and the Blueprint for Modern Criminal Law
- [Shabait] In the contemporary discourse on law and globalization, Africa's rich tapestry of customary laws is often overlooked. Yet these deeply rooted legal traditions usually embody the principles that govern modern legal systems worldwide. Eritrea, an African nation with iconic customary laws, offers a compelling case study. Customary law, by definition, comprises the obligatory rules inherent to the indigenous people of a community, highly valued and adhered to by the public it represents.
Remains of Ancient and Historical Heritage Discovered
- [Shabait] Mendefera, 18 November 2025 - Mr. Temesgen Hagos, Head of Culture and Sports in the Adi-Keih sub-zone, reported that ancient and historical heritage has been discovered in Der'a, Adi-Keih sub-zone.
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
- [Shabait] Asmara, 18 November 2025 - The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministries of Agriculture and Land, Water and Environment, as well as UN partners, has commenced the World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week campaign under the theme "Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future." The campaign is scheduled to take place from 17 to 24 November.
Legendary Artist and Patriot Bereket Mengisteab Passed Away
- [Shabait] Asmara, 13 November 2025 - Legendary Artist and Patriot Bereket Mengisteab Bairu passed away on 12 November at the age of 84.
Eritrea's President Afwerki Calls for Regional Control Over Red Sea Security
- [Shabelle] Cairo, Nov. 5 -- Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki said Tuesday that countries in the Horn of Africa bear primary responsibility for maintaining security along the Red Sea, warning against foreign interference in the region.
President Isaias Attends Inauguration of Egypt's Grand Museum
- [Shabait] Asmara, 02 November 2025 -- President Isaias Afwerki attended the inauguration ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum held yesterday in Giza, overlooking Egypt's three great Pyramids. The Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization.
Eritrea's President Heads to Egypt for Five-Day Working Visit
- [Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki departed for Egypt this morning for a five-day working visit at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, marking another round of engagement between Asmara and Cairo amid shifting regional dynamics in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa.