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May 26, 2026, 12:23 am
Statement of the Chairperson of the AU Commission On the Occasion of the 35th Independence Anniversary of the State of Eritrea
- [African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his congratulations to the Government and people of the State of Eritrea on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the country's Independence Day.
Arteries of Progress - Eritrea's Transport and Communications Sectors Drive National Development
- [Shabait] (Paraphrased Report from extensive local media interview with Mr. Tesfaselassie Berhane, the Minister of Transport and Communications)
Eritrea's Agricultural Development Over the Past 35 Years - Scientific Research and Laboratory Excellence Strengthening National Food and Nutrition Security (Part III)
- [Shabait] Over the past 35 years of independence, Eritrea has made remarkable progress in transforming its agricultural sector through sustained investment in scientific research, technological innovation, and modern laboratory services. At the heart of this transformation are two of the Ministry of Agriculture's most important scientific institutions: the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) and the National Animal and Plant Health Laboratory (NAPHL).
From the Annals of History
- [Shabait] Eritrea: the Long Road to Independence (part II)
Minister Osman Saleh's Address On the Occasion of Independence Day
- [Shabait] Address on the Occasion of Independence Day
Tamfeda Award to Outstanding Students
- [Shabait] - The Tamfeda Award has been provided to 63 outstanding students, including 18 female students, who scored high marks in the 2024/2025 eighth-grade national examination in Molqui sub-zone, Gash Barka Region.
Independence Day Anniversary Celebrations in Gash Barka and Southern Regions
- [Shabait] - Mr. Idris Salah, chairman of the Holidays Coordinating Committee in the Gash Barka Region, reported that the 35th Independence Day anniversary celebration is being conducted enthusiastically across the region.
The Long Road to Independence
- [Shabait] Introductory note: Eritrea, strategically positioned along the Red Sea in the volatile Horn of Africa, is a country shaped by resilience, sacrifice, and an unrelenting struggle for self-determination. With its long, unspoiled coastline and deep historical roots stretching back to the dawn of humanity, the nation occupies a unique place in both African and world history. Yet Eritrea's modern story has been defined above all by decades of foreign efforts at domination, political betrayal, and one of the
'We Consider Eritrea a Pillar of Stability' - Egypt's Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Abdellaty
- [Shabait] A senior Egyptian delegation led by Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty, along with Egypt's Minister of Transport and CEOs from key transport, energy, and mining sectors, visited Eritrea on the weekend and held discussions at the Denden Guest House with President Isaias Afwerki. The talks focused on deepening all-rounded bilateral ties and shared regional and international issues. On that occasion, the two sides also signed a Maritime Transport Agreement to develop cooperation in the shipping sector.
Egypt, Eritrea Sign Maritime Transport Pact, Declare Red Sea Security Exclusive to Littoral States
- [Shabelle] Asmara -- Egypt and Eritrea signed a maritime transport cooperation agreement on Saturday to launch a shipping line connecting their ports, as Cairo declared that the security of the Red Sea remains the exclusive responsibility of its littoral states.
Eritrea's Agricultural Development Over the Past 35 Years - Significant Progress in the Regulation of Agricultural Products Part II
- [Shabait] Over the past 35 years of independence, substantial efforts have been undertaken to ensure the availability of safe and nutritious agricultural products in markets across Eritrea. According to reports from the Regulatory Services Department (RSD) of the Ministry of Agriculture, major achievements in this area are summarized below. It is also important to note that the necessary inspection and control services have been carried out using appropriate regulatory instruments and guidelines.
Extend the Special Rapporteur's Mandate, Move the Accountability Agenda Forward
- [HRW] Civil society joint letter ahead of the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council
U.S. Seeks to Lift Sanctions On Eritrea
- [HRW] Concerned Governments Should Not Overlook Dire Rights Record
Sovereignty Vs. Hegemonic Ambition - Ethiopia's Expansionist Quest for Outlet to the Sea
- [Shabait] Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has once again, in his recent rhetoric, aired via Ethiopian state media earlier this month, attempted to frame sovereign sea access as an "existential" and "irreversible national objective."
Mischaracterizations Surrounding Prospects for Eritrea-United States Rapprochement
- [Shabait] The Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Washington, D.C. takes note of the recent article published by The Wall Street Journal on prospects for resetting relations between Eritrea and the United States.