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[Eritrea First @PositiveEritrea]

Now demand the money back Ethiopia made from these fake refugees @UNCHRSS @Refugees Also we demand an apology for your politically motivated policies against Eritrea.

Just because we refused to bow down, eat from our toil and build you decided to target Eritrea woth false evidence to sanction us.

[Yared Tesfay @ytmn2]

The Eritrean National Team is gearing up for the exciting Group D games! With full dedication from players and staff, the Eritrean National Football Federation (ENFF) will soon unveil a dynamic 30-player squad.
See all the games (Group D).
Matchday 1 (Kenya vs. Eritrea): Eritrea will kick off their Group D campaign in the AFCON PAMOJA 2027 against Kenya on September 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM UTC.
Matchday 2 (Eritrea vs. South Africa): The first leg against South Africa is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Matchday 3 (Guinea vs. Eritrea): This match will take place on November 11, 2026, at 09:00 UTC (17:00 local time).
Matchday 4 (Eritrea vs. Guinea): The return against Guinea is set for November 15, 2026, at 09:00 UTC (17:00 local time).
Matchday 5 (Eritrea vs. Kenya): The return match against Kenya will be held on March 24, 2027.
Matchday 6 (South Africa vs Eritrea): The final game will be played on March 28, 2027, in South Africa
. #ENFF #AFCON

[Yared Tesfay @ytmn2]

Fanuel Ghebreyohannes is a 19-year-old professional footballer who plays right-back for Norwegian club Fredrikstad FK in the Eliteserien. He holds dual citizenship from Norway and Eritrea. Born in Eritrea, he moved to Norway with his family at age eight. Fanuel developed his early football skills in the youth ranks of Egersunds IK. He made a strong impression with the Egersund senior team, attracting the attention of top-tier scouts. The Eritrean National Football Federation (ENFF) is very interested in his development and is closely following his progress.

[Yared Tesfay @ytmn2]

Yoel Helafu is an incredibly talented 17-year-old professional footballer who plays right-back for Manchester United. Hailing from Leeds, England, he holds dual citizenship with Eritrea and represents England at the Under-18 international level. His impressive rise through the ranks has established him as one of the most exciting young prospects in the Manchester United Academy. The Eritrean National Football Federation (ENFF) is keen on his talent and is actively discussing a potential invitation for him to join the Eritrean National Team. Although he hasn't yet made his debut for the senior England National Team, the ENFF is enthusiastic about the possibility of having him contribute to their squad. This is an exceptional time for Yoel, and his future looks very promising!

[Yared Tesfay @ytmn2]

Join us on the AFCON 2026 FB page as we shine a spotlight on the Eritrean National Team and the renowned Africa Cup of Nations! This prestigious tournament promises to be an incredible showcase of African football talent and spirit. We're eager to hear any news, insights, or updates about the tournament or the team's preparations. As we gear up for this exciting event, let’s come together to plan our travels to support our team live at the matches. Whether it's coordinating group trips, discussing accommodations, or planning fan meet-ups, every bit of support helps motivate our players on the field. Your enthusiasm and presence can truly make a difference! Let’s rally for Eritrea and show our unwavering pride and support! Join us for exciting updates on AFCON 2026, showcasing the Eritrean National Team and the Africa Cup of Nations! We’d love to hear any news or insights you’d like to share. Let’s rally together and plan your trips to cheer on our team—your support makes all the difference! #ENFF #DiscoverEritrea

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

We are all🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷 proud of Bini as the last, 21st Stage, of the Tour de France winds down today. 11th on the last stage today and 3rd in the aggregate Points Classification for the Green Jersey, his signature qualities: Stamina, #EriGrit, & Stellar Performance are evidently there!

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

#FestivalSeason: the vitality, fervent patriotism, national cohesion and sense of purpose is simply unparalleled and exquisite as the link/report below on the Annual Festival in Sweden attests:

“The sea of Eritrean flags, the celebration of our rich culture, and the unwavering spirit of our people demonstrate that our national identity knows no borders. The Eritrean spirit continues to flourish across generations and across continents”

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

8th Annual NCEA Conference underway in Dallas, Texas, under the theme: " Firm Foundation, Forward in Vision".

Keynote address by Mr. Yosuf Saiq, Head of PFDJ Organizational Affairs, on current situation at home within the context of unfolding regional and global developments and trends; and, remarks on organizational matters by Mr. Berhane Ghebrehiwot, Charge d 'Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in the US.

Annual Activity Reports by the youth and women segments of NCE; discussion papers on the experience, foresight and vision of the EPLF on education; ownership of national narrative as an element of strategic communication are some of the main events conducted so far in the ongoing four-day Conference.

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Potemkin Party's official media outlets - Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), EBC, and FANA among others - are yet again on overdrive mode this week to churn out, particularly in their domestic broadcasts, fallacious and incendiary vitriol against Eritrea on a daily basis.

The stale and obsolete themes, the inflammatory and provocative packaging, remain the same; i.e.

1. Denigration and denial of Eritrea's hard-won independence that was achieved through precious sacrifices in Africa's longest liberation struggle when its right to decolonization was suppressed in the 1940s on the altar of "overarching" geopolitical interests of some global powers;
2. Repeated and bellicose pronouncements, accompanied by incessant saber-rattling, on the Potemkin Party's inexorable quest for "sovereign access to the sea... through negotiations if possible and force if necessary";
3. Rationalization of a "wider war that would expand to Eritrea's Dahlak Islands for reasons of strategic depth", in order to project and guarantee, in its convoluted views, "viable maritime power";
4. Banal and spurious "economic arguments" for rationalizing war and invasion in order to avoid exorbitant "port fees"; etc.

These are red lines and political blasphemies that should not be countenanced by any normal country.

The sad fact is these are normative for a callous and reckless Potemkin Party that seems to specialize in incubating endless conflicts both at home and in the wider Horn of Africa region (illicit MoU with Somaliland; active and surrogate role in the exacerbation of the conflict in Sudan etc.).

https://t.co/GkuVblIueE

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

#52ndEritreanFestival in the US (2026) held in Dallas, Texas, from July 31 - August 2 on the weekend under the theme: "Our Resilience: Our Guarantee!"

Festival graced by the presence of Mr. Yosuf Saiqh, Head of PFDJ Organizational Affairs. Opening speech by Mr. Berhane Ghebrehiwot, Charge d 'Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in the US.

Rich variety of programmes in Festival (2026), which was attended by tens of thousands of Eritrean residents in the US, included: cultural and artistic shows; research-based presentation of Eritrea's archeological heritage; lectures/panel discussions on relevant themes by professionals in the respective fields; exhibitions on business entities owned by Eritrean entrepreneurs; seminars on current issues; books forum; as well as presentations on women's struggle for gender equity... etc.

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

#Eritrea - National Festival 2026: Heritage and Marine Resources; by Lwam Kahsay

*"... The Debub region’s exhibition offered visitors an overview of its diverse topography, rich agricultural traditions, and recent developments. The centerpiece, which instantly captivated visitors, was the detailed explanation of ancient mummification practices in Eritrea".

*"...In Eritrea, around the fifth century, many holy men and saints were laid to rest within high-altitude cave monasteries, including famous sites such as Debre Libanos, Metera, and Baekam. The cool, arid microclimates of these high mountain caverns, combined with darkness, naturally halted the process of decay. Remarkably, the remains of saints preserved at Debre Libanos monastery for over 1,500 years are one example of ancient preservation".

*"...A short walk away, the Southern Red Sea region offered a beautiful contrast, shifting the narrative from ancient mountain caves to the vibrant coastal ecosystems. Presented by representatives from the Ministry of Marine Resources, this exhibition showcased Eritrea’s rich marine biodiversity, with a strong focus on its coral reefs and coastal mangrove forests".

*"...Ultimately, the National Festival is far more than a simple summer gathering; it is a mirror reflecting the nation’s soul, natural wonders, and enduring spirit, from the ancient monasteries of Debub to the thriving coral sanctuaries of the Southern Red Sea".

*"...This year’s festival illustrated how deeply interconnected Eritrea’s history, culture, and ecology truly are. By blending celebration with education and cultural activities, the event not only strengthens national pride and solidarity among Eritreans at home and abroad, but also serves as a beacon for sustainable development and cultural diplomacy".

https://t.co/5EB9bbjfwV

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

https://t.co/D5gqIYnEnJ

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Profile Q & A - Born in Beijing and Raised in Geneva, but Dreaming of Eritrea: Dr. Helen Awet

*"...Since the time of the Eritrean armed struggle, the diaspora community has maintained a remarkably strong and united bond. Growing up in that environment was a true blessing; it instilled in me a deep sense of solidarity. Every summer, we traveled to the famous Bologna Festival in Italy, where we met Eritreans from across Europe. As children, we spent endless hours playing in open fields and making new friends. Those unforgettable memories still bring me boundless joy as a member of the diaspora".

*"...Uniquely, the Eritrean diaspora possesses an unusually resilient bond with its homeland. As a result, the community demonstrates an extraordinary capacity for mobilization, forged during the national liberation struggle and continues to thrive today in support of national development projects".

*"...I want to encourage Eritreans, both at home and across the diaspora, to continue sharing Eritrea’s authentic history, rich heritage, and natural beauty. The precious social capital forged through our national identity played a decisive role in achieving liberation and continues to drive our development today. It is a legacy well worth sharing with the world".
https://t.co/Ghfs8B1TAM

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

In these tumultuous times, charting out synergetic and complementary architecture of collective regional security, and more broadly, modalities and mechanisms of wider cooperation has become more vital and urgent than ever before.

The overarching political considerations and operational calculus behind this conviction are the imperatives of ownership and agency; the need to avoid a polarized climate of global rivalry; and the rationale for enhancing local capacity building and mutual cooperation between the main stakeholders to secure and enhance enduring regional peace and stability.

In the Red Sea, this broad framework translates and is better summed up in the following 12 points that Eritrea submitted to the Council of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Littoral States few years ago.

Eritrea maintains that these parameters can indeed serve as substantive inputs that can be enriched through continuous and rigorous consultation against the backdrop of fluid and changing realities.

1. Comprehensive and unbiased assessment of the current realities of the Red Sea and associated matters, in all their dimensions and perspectives in a realistic manner;
2. Full clarity on the desired objectives and goals;
3. Detailed mapping of the threats to the peace and security of the Red Sea; and, categorization and specification of these parameters;
4. Formulation of a viable strategy that will ensure achievement of constructive objectives and goals;
5. Formulation of strategies to contain and eliminate the threats in tandem with the positive policies of cooperation;
6. Mapping out detailed schemes and plans that will ensure holistic implementation of the twin strategies;
7. Stipulation of the implementation mechanisms, associated structures and mobilization of the requisite resources;
8. Ensuring that all the organizational configurations and frameworks that are developed are anchored on respect of sovereignty and international law;
9. Ensuring that all littoral States build and possess their own effective defense capabilities and naval forces (without delegation to others);
10. Supplementing, through collective efforts and synergy, those specific tasks that cannot be met through individual domestic capabilities and resources;
11. All relevant States will create appropriate modalities of cooperation with “external forces” for tasks or missions that are beyond their collective capability on the basis of a consensual framework;
12. Creation of competent committees to address all these issues in a comprehensive and professional manner.

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Continuous Learning and Improvement: Highlighting the Office of the Auditor General (OAG); by Bana Negusse

*"...In Eritrea, the Office of the Auditor General serves as the country’s supreme public auditing institution. Pursuant to Legal Notice No. 14/1993, Article 2(25), the OAG is mandated to audit government ministries, national departments, state-owned enterprises, and other public institutions and to prepare comprehensive audit reports regularly. Although the present Office was formally established following Eritrea’s independence – initially under Proclamation No. 23/1992 and subsequently reconstituted under Proclamation No. 37/1993 – the practice of public auditing in Eritrea has a much longer and richer history".

*"...Over the past three decades, both the institutional capacity of the OAG and the professional competence of its staff have expanded considerably. The scope, quality, and sophistication of its auditing services have likewise improved, enabling the institution to carry out its mandate with increasing effectiveness. International experts who have worked alongside the OAG have consistently praised the professionalism of its personnel, describing Eritrean auditors as highly competent, motivated, and dedicated professionals. These assessments have been reinforced by the institution’s own accomplishments, including receiving Awards of Excellence from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) International in 2007 and the African Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI) in 2014".

https://t.co/jzA67B2T1y

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

A satire of exceptional wit and brilliance!

https://t.co/1Q6xZiY3ls

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Profile Q & A - Returning Home: Sinit Habteab on Culture, Purpose, and Eritrean Pride; by Sabrina Solomon

(Sinit Habteab is an Eritrean neuroscientist, Montessori educator, disability rights advocate, and global pageantry pioneer. Born and raised in Asmara before moving to the United States in 2019, she earned her degree in Neuroscience from George Mason University while actively conducting research in neuropsychological testing and early childhood development. Inspired by her younger sister, who has Down syndrome, and in memory of her late mother, Sinit founded “Designing for Diversity,” a non-profit initiative dedicated to dismantling educational barriers for neurodivergent children and integrating students with special needs into mainstream classrooms. A former Miss Africa USA titleholder, she continues to bridge scientific knowledge and grassroots humanitarian action).

*"...Coming back here has been profoundly meaningful, even for a short visit....Beyond my mission, I truly missed the simple joys of Asmara - especially our local pastry shops. Even after traveling across the United States and Europe, nothing compares to what we have here. I also missed the peaceful rhythm of daily life and the ability to connect more deeply with my community. That sense of identity guided me even during my pageantry auditions. During Miss Universe, for example, I chose to wear a burkini rather than a swimsuit to honor the morals and values I was raised with. Returning home reinforces those choices by deepening my bond with our people. As I prepare for my next competition, there is no better feeling than connecting with my roots and representing our community authentically".

*"...I certainly do not claim to be the most beautiful woman in Eritrea - our country is filled with extraordinary beauty - but being among the first to represent our nation internationally is something I treasure. On a global stage, I view myself as a small window through which the world can glimpse the true spirit of Eritrea. Carrying our flag and wearing traditional attire offered international audiences something fresh and unique. For our people, seeing our flag displayed with pride meant everything, and I felt that deep emotional weight as I waved it".

*"... To young women, I encourage you not merely to model for outside brands, but to become ambassadors for your own values, identity, and country. Stand firmly in who you are so you can look back years from now with complete pride in the path you walked. To our scholars and professionals, keep striving for excellence and setting high standards, while always finding ways to share your expertise back home".

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

#Eritrea's detractors (እፍሊ ሓንጨመንጪ) have gone completely berserk these days.

This time round, the event that has aroused their irrational tantrums is the nomination, and subsequent appointment, of Eritrea's Charge d'Affaires as Chair-Rapporteur of the 2026 UNHRC Social Forum by the Africa Group.

As it will be recalled, Eritrea's appointment to UNICEF's Executive Board and its recent election to the Vice-Presidency of the 81st UN General Assembly had triggered similar commotion in these feckless groups in the past months.

For two principal reasons: i) any limelight/recognition of Eritrea's voice in the international stage and appreciation of its contributions to multilateral diplomacy pokes a huge hole in their wicked and relentless demonization campaigns; ii) it will ultimately impact on their hefty lobbyists' fees.

As the saying goes: "the camel marches as the dog barks!" - ፈኮስቲ፥ ጃንዳ ርእሲ ኹቦ !

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Ministry of Agriculture Conducts Mid-Year Review of Regional Activities
(MoA Newsletter, Issue No. 98; August 2026)

Main themes covered include:
- Mid-Year Review of MoA's Regional Activities;
- Workshop on National Food Control Policy;
- Pioneering work on Innovative Organic Solution for Pest and Disease Control;
- Improved Top-bar Beehive for Eritrean Beekeepers

https://t.co/mBM7PPOZrS

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

The Potemkin Party’s propaganda machinery is increasingly edgy and seems to spin out of control to miss the whole plot these days.

The telltale signs of this desperate mindset and quagmire are better accentuated by:
- the marathon interviews of its leader in the past ten days with Amhara Media Corporation (AMECO) and Oromo Broadcasting Network (OBN) principally on domestic issues but with frequent provocative digressions on Eritrea;
- the flurry of articles/Tv programmes on Eritrea by the Potemkin Party’s official/affiliated media outlets – Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FBC), FDRE Institute of Foreign Affairs, Horn Review, etc.

PP’s new narrative on domestic issues peddled in the Interviews is naturally an internal matter that has no pertinence to Eritrea. As such, we shall not delve into their substance though we may allude, in passing, to the overwhelming consensus/verdict by most Ethiopian analysts on its dangerously myopic tactical approaches – and double-speak. That the Interviews are maliciously aimed at stigmatizing as well as inciting cleavages and polarization between certain, and especially the Amhara and Tigrayan, ethnic nationalities and intended as desperate appeals for sectarian support from the Oromo ethnic constituency.

In reference to Eritrea, the PP’s manufactured narratives venture into “creative” fantasies and fictious constructs that are grossly at variance with historical facts and events.

In a nutshell, the new “PP linen”, touted for the market, consists of:
1. Preposterous claims of Oromo “expedition” into Eritrea in the distant past to include full occupation of Midri Bahri (Medieval and independent Kingdom in the Highlands and eastern lowlands of present-day Eritrea). For “incontrovertible proof”, the pretentious PP leader invokes a phony conjecture of semantics to speculate “same origins” between Barentu (Eritrea’s capital city of the Gash Barka Region) and Borona in present-day Oromia Region; as well as Soira (the highest mountain in Eritrea), Debra and other numerous names (not explicitly listed in the Interview) in Eritrea with similar sounding places in Oromia etc.

2. These fantasies could have been routinely dismissed as hollow and risible if they were not fraught with tragic consequences.

3. Indeed, what the newly minted narrative signifies is that the malaise/quest for “sovereign port ownership” by invading Eritrean sovereign territory that the PP leader enunciated in October 2023; his previous and outrageous claims that “he could not find legal documents on Eritrean independence in Ethiopian official archives (Cabinet, Parliament etc.)”; subsequent claims on Eritrea’s Dahlak Islands and the southern coastline for reasons of “strategic depth” to “project Ethiopia’s maritime power” etc. have degenerated further towards terminal metastasis.

4. In effect, the Potemkin Party’s revisionist history and toxic agenda have now morphed into full-scale denial of Eritrea’s inalienable status as a sovereign nation. This recent chorus of aggression and war is of course antithetical to the 2018 Eritrea-Ethiopia Friendship Agreement which was anchored on Ethiopia’s full adherence to international law (and EEBC Award) and for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize!

5. Duplicitous and ironic as it is, the Potemkin Party’s agenda of aggression and war are increasingly couched in self-defense terms these days. To this end, Eritrea is constantly portrayed, by the PP’s media outlets, as “innately insecure whose survival depends on perpetual destabilization of Ethiopia”. Eritrea’s independence struggle is denigrated as an “external conspiratorial agenda that was concocted to weaken Ethiopia”.

6. All these transparent ruses are willfully peddled to prepare “historical and legal rationale” for a destructive war. The truth is Eritrea has never had the interest or political design and will to destabilize Ethiopia. The costly and long war of liberation was imposed on Eritrea due to Ethiopia’s expansionist ambitions and annexation in flagrant breach of international law. The border war from 1998-2000 essentially erupted due to the willful desire of the incumbent regime to change the sacrosanct colonial borders in violation of international law, the UN Charter and the AU’s Constitutive Act. The climate of tension and conflict that looms in the Horn of Africa region today is, again, largely a product of the Potemkin Party’s misguided policies of irredentism and hegemony. The illicit MOU that the Potemkin Party signed with Somaliland in 2024; its hosting of military base in southwestern Ethiopia to provide support to the RSF under the bidding of the UAE; and its constant threats and saber-rattling against Eritrea complete the picture of the reckless policies of destabilization to which the Potemkin Party seems wedded to for reasons known to itself.

7. Finally, Eritrea had indeed cultivated networks of support with various Ethiopian liberation movements, including the Oromo Liberation Front, during the armed struggle in 1980s. These were based on common denominators and platforms of opposition to oppression by the incumbent regimes in Ethiopia and recognition of Eritrea’s legitimate rights of decolonization. Even in those times, Eritrea’s principled position on Ethiopia’s unity and territorial integrity were crystal clear and explicitly pronounced; including in its 1984 seminal paper on EPLF ties with Ethiopian Opposition Movements.