ETHIOPIA —⚡️ Reports from the Amhara region suggest that the government's nearly week-long offensive against Fano forces in Dega Damot, West Gojjam Zone, may have ended in a significant setback.
The operation reportedly involved coordinated air and ground assaults intended to recapture Dega Damot and degrade Fano's fighting capacity ahead of a broader military campaign planned against TPLF in the coming weeks.
However, the effort appears to have fallen short of its objectives, with images circulating online that reportedly show dozens of captured government soldiers.
Further details are expected as the situation becomes clearer.
Repeated military setbacks against the relatively lightly armed Fano forces have significantly damaged the Ethiopian army’s image and its long-standing projection of strength.
The prolonged three-year war against Fano has significantly challenged the perception of the Ethiopian army’s strength and raised serious questions about its ability to face a more organized Tigray force or the better-equipped and highly disciplined Eritrean military.
Yet, in a speech to parliament last week, Abiy Ahmed claimed that his army is sufficiently armed and said he would not be worried even if the #TPLF, #Eritrea, and #Sudan were to form an alliance against his government. 😆
Profile Q & A - A Journey of Duty: From Calgary to Sawa;
by Habtom Tesfamichael
*"...Sawa is a melting pot. It is a place where generations meet - the veterans of the struggle, those who fought in later conflicts, and the young generation now filling the ranks. It is a defining rite of passage".
*"...This country was secured through immense sacrifice, and it is the responsibility of every son and daughter of the soil to protect it and carry that duty forward. Sawa is where you truly learn to be a guardian of the nation".
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🇪🇷 Mulubrhan delivers again and takes the win from a small group sprint in Huzhu 👏
Top 3 ⤵️
🥇 🇪🇷 Mulubrhan (XAT)
🥈 🇪🇨 Caicedo (CDT)
🥉 🇺🇾 Fagundez (BBH)
#TOMQ2026
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Halhal nursery, with seedlings for olive trees, acacia, and eucalyptus -- to be planted across Halhal, Asmat, Hamelmalo, and Keren, at reservoirs, water catchment sites, schools, places of worship, and residential areas.
"🇪🇷 A Group of Adventurers Exploring Eritrea"
If you want to see the real Eritrea beyond the headlines, go watch Mr.1nternational's latest YouTube vlog.
From the peaceful streets of Asmara to the beauty of Massawa, Keren, Qohaito, Adi Keyh, and Segeneiti, he showcases Eritrea with honesty, respect, and genuine curiosity alongside an amazing group and the fantastic @eritreantour team.
The scenery, history, architecture, local art, culture, and the warmth of the people speak for themselves. One line stood out: "It's very safe... it's extremely safe actually."
Big respect to Mr.1nternational and @eritreantour for presenting Eritrea the way travelers experience it not through stereotypes, but through firsthand exploration.
Go watch, like, share, and support the video! 🇪🇷❤️
#Eritrea #VisitEritrea #Asmara #Massawa #Keren #Qohaito #Travel #Africa #YouTube #Tourism
🇪🇷 Another win for Eritrea from @henokmulubrhan!
Henok Mulubrhan takes Stage 3 at the 25th Tour of Qinghai Lake – now 2nd in GC.
Merhawi is also racing. Congrats & Keep pushing, Eri boys! Eritrea wins from Paris to China – a true cycling powerhouse. #Eritrea#TourOfQinghaiLake
Pre. Isaias Afwerki has sent message of condolence & fortitude to the people & Government of Qatar on the passing away of former Emir of Qatar; Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Pre. Isaias paid tribute to the vital role of the former Emir in the consolidation of bilateral ties.
#CongratsEritreanCycling: Stellar performance by Biniam who is 3rd at 7th Stage of Tour de France in Bordeaux today.
Biniam maintains his second place in overall Points Classification for Green Jeresey with cummulative 145 Points.
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🇪🇷🚨Proud moment for Eritrea!
Eritrea's first cohort of 50 students trained in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has officially graduated—an important milestone in the country's growing investment in technology, innovation, and digital skills.
Congratulations to all the graduates!!
H.E Ambassador Ali Ibrahim Ahmed, Eritrea's Ambassador to Qatar, met with H.E , Adam Shareef Umar, Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the State of Qatar. The two sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations,& enhancing coordination on issues of mutual interest.
Good Read - Date Palm Production in Eritrea: Current Status and Way Forward
Public Relations Office, Ministry of Agriculture
*"...Eritrea possesses an extensive coastline stretching from Ras Qeisar to Ras Dumera, providing highly suitable agro-ecological conditions for date palm cultivation. To utilize this valuable natural resource for the benefit of the people, the Ministry of Agriculture has launched a large-scale Date Palm Development Project along the coastal areas of both the Northern Red Sea and Southern Red Sea Regions. To date, approximately 50,000 date palm seedlings have been planted".
*"...The Ministry plans to significantly expand this Date Palm Cultivation Project along the Red Sea coastal areas. Under the Agriculture and Food Development Strategy, the objective is to increase the number of planted date palms to approximately one million trees by 2030–2031. Successful implementation of this program will substantially increase domestic date production and enable Eritrea to become a recognized producer of quality dates while generating considerable environmental and socio-economic benefits".
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I want to become a computer engineer.
My name is Betab Samuel. I am a second-grade student at Mai Chehot Elementary School.
This year, I scored 100 in Mathematics, 100 in Science, 100 in English, and 100 in Tigrinya. I came first in my class and first among all second-grade students in the school. The reason I succeeded in my studies is because I use my time properly and because my parents support me. Students should study hard like me, reduce playtime, and stay focused on their goals.
When I grow up, I want to become a computer engineer.
I thank my father, my mother, and my teachers from the bottom of my heart. #Eritrea 💻🇪🇷❤️
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The College of Business and Social Sciences has conferred First Degrees & Diplomas to 1018 graduates - 47% of whom are female - in its 19th Commencement held in Asmara today.
Degree courses include: Business Management and Public Administration; Accounting; Economics and Finance; English; Geography; Law; Library and Information Science; and, Sociology and Anthropology.
The Diploma courses consist of: Accounting; Banking; Sociology and Social Work; as well as Tourism and Hotel Management.
"A 2009 cable records Meles telling US Ambassador Susan Rice that Ethiopia's military mobilization along the Eritrean border cost less than 1% of GDP, and that he could maintain such forces indefinitely — while Eritrea was spending a much larger proportion of its GDP on its military posture, making economic attrition an effective pressure tool". Wikileaks
Over 20 year period, (1998 and 2020, the start of the border dispute and the successful recapture of Eritrean territories by Eritrean Defense Forces) an annual average of roughly 8 to 14 million Ethiopians required food assistance. Ethiopia also received an estimated 50 billion in total foreign economic assistance.
It was despite these facts that Ethiopia decided to spend 1% of its GDP to violate international law and disregard its treaty obligations.
Had Ethiopia used the 1% GDP on...