Henok

ዘልኣለማዊ ዝኽርን ክብርን ነቶም ምእንታና ክብሉ ዘይትምለስ ሂወቶም ዝወፈዩ ሰማእታት ኤርትራና!!!🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷

[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]

#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”

[Sirak Bahlbi @SirakBahlbi]

Fantastic short documentary entitled roughly “ Silence is our response to nonsense.” #Eritrea "ትም ምባል ስለ ዝመረጸ!"- እዋናዊት ሰነዳዊት ፊልም | ERi-TV Documentary - ERi-TV https://t.co/eNxJxAuXYy

[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]

Funeral services for Minister Semere Russom - who dedicated 50 years of his life in distinguished service to his people & nation - held at Asmara's Patriots Cemetery in mid-morning hours today in the presence of President Isaias Afwerki, senior Government & PFDJ officials, Religious leaders & his family.

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Statement by #Eritrea's Delegation at 20th Extraordinary Summit of the African Union Assembly on Health; Accra, 22 July 2026

&"...Eritrea considers health as a fundamental human right. Guided by the principle of social justice, Eritrea is committed to ensuring that every citizen - regardless of where they live - has equitable access to quality healthcare at nominal cost or free of charge".

*"...One of the areas where Eritrea has made significant progress is maternal and newborn health. The country has placed mothers and newborns at the center of its national development agenda through sustained investment in a resilient and expanding healthcare system. Coverage of antenatal care has steadily improved, with the proportion of pregnant women receiving at least one skilled antenatal consultation increasing from 83 percent in 2022 to 87 percent in 2025. Facility-based deliveries also rose significantly - from 73 percent to 85 percent over the same period - reflecting growing confidence in the health system and improved access to skilled birth attendance. At the same time, Eritrea expanded surgical capacity in zonal hospitals, increasing the national Caesarean section rate from 3.8 percent to 6.5 percent by 2025, bringing it within the World Health Organization’s recommended range of 5 to 15 percent".

*"... I wish to reaffirm that Eritrea will redouble its efforts towards expediting the achievement of health-related development goals at national level and remains committed to working hand in hand with sisterly African countries for the achievement of the goals at regional and continental levels".
https://t.co/3on5DJBm60

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Orotta College of Medicine and Health Sciences has conferred Post Graduate Clinical Specialist Degrees, 1st Degrees, and Diplomas to 114 Graduates, 60% of whom are female.

Academic fields of study include:
1. For the Post-Graduate segment: Specialties in Pathology; Pediatrics and Child Health Care; Radiology and Medical Imaging; Gyneacology and Obstetrics; General Surgery; and Internal Medicine respectively.
2. 1st Degree Courses: Doctors of Medicine (MD); Anesthesia Nursing; Midwife Nursing; Adult Health Nursing; Emergency and Critical Care Nursing; Ophthalmic Nursing; and, Clinical Laboratory Science.
3. Diploma Courses: Medical Laboratory Technician; an, Dental Therapy.

[ⓉⓃ @tesfanews]

THE LETTER*

𝗘𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿

Dear Editor,

With reference to the articles published on Ethiopia's aspirations to acquire a port on the Red Sea, I believe it is appropriate to make a number of clarifications so that such a sensitive issue is presented in a balanced manner and in accordance with the facts.

@HornReview cannot be regarded as an independent and neutral source. Its editorial line appears to be closely aligned with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party and consistently supports the Ethiopian government's policies, including its claims for what it calls "sovereign" access to the sea.

It is also incorrect to state that Eritrea has prevented Ethiopia from making commercial use of the Port of Assab. The use of Eritrean ports can be agreed upon through freely negotiated commercial arrangements and could provide economic benefits for both countries.

However, there must be a clear distinction between port cooperation and any claim of sovereignty, territorial control, or permanent military presence. Ethiopia may negotiate port services and transit corridors, but it cannot claim rights over Assab, which is an integral and indisputable part of Eritrean territory.

Eritrea's position is consistent with international law: it is open to economic cooperation but firmly opposes territorial claims, pressure, or threats. This position is consistent with respect for the Algiers Agreement, the boundaries established by the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission, and the territorial integrity of both states, principles also supported by the United Nations, the European Union, and the United States.

These issues were also discussed during the recent talks in Cairo between Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Massad Boulos, the U.S. President's Senior Adviser for African and Middle Eastern Affairs, during which Eritrea's position on national sovereignty and regional stability was presented.

The narrative concerning Iran also needs to be corrected. It has been suggested that the United States might support Ethiopia's acquisition of an Eritrean port to counter an alleged Iranian expansion in the Red Sea. This is an argument used in an attempt to gain international backing for Ethiopia's aspirations.

Eritrea is not an instrument of Iran or any other power. It maintains normal diplomatic relations with many countries, including Iran, but pursues an independent foreign policy and does not subordinate its territory to the strategic interests of external powers.

Invoking an alleged Iranian threat to justify claims over Eritrean territory is therefore inappropriate. Security in the Red Sea must be ensured in accordance with international law, with respect for the sovereignty of the coastal states, and through the involvement of the countries bordering the sea, without turning the region into an arena for competition among external powers.

Finally, Ethiopia's campaign for access to the sea should also be viewed in the context of its severe domestic political, economic, and security crisis, marked by continuing tensions in Tigray, Amhara, and Oromia. There is a risk that the port issue is being used as a nationalist cause to divert attention from internal divisions.

The Ethiopian people need peace, reconciliation, and development, not a new confrontation with a neighboring country.

Eritrea remains ready for regional cooperation based on mutual benefit and respect among sovereign states. Assab can become an instrument of shared development, but only through transparent, consensual, and freely negotiated agreements.

Trusting that these clarifications will find appropriate space in your newspaper, I extend my respectful regards.

𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂
𝘌𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘙𝘰𝘮𝘦

(*𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘐𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘰)

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

#Condolences: Veteran freedom fighter and seasoned diplomat, Minister Semere Russom, has passed away at the age of 83 due to illness.

Btsai Semere joined the EPLF in 1976 and served his nation and people in various capacities with exemplary dedication and distinction for almost half a century.

During the liberation struggle, Btsai Semere served as a Representative of the EPLF's Foreign Relations Department, and later, Head of Intelligence Services in the EPLF Office in Khartoum.

After independence, Btsai Semere was appointed as the First Secretary of the Provisional Government of Eritrea (PGE) in Sudan from 1991-1992; Director General for the American Desk in the Foreign Office from 1993-1996; Eritrea's Ambassador to the US from 1997-2003; Governor of Central Region from 2003-2006; and Minister of Education from 2007 until 2025.

Minister Semere Russom was also appointed and simultaneously served as Eritrea's Ambassador to Ethiopia from 2018 - 2025.

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Profile Q & A - Polytech, AI, and the Future: Isaias Okbai on Eritrean Innovation

To be realistic, these are modest programmes still at the early incipient phase. But the broader vision and optimism are laudable indeed!

*"...In Eritrea, technical creativity is practically a national passion. You can see it in the industrial legacy left by our ancestors  and, most profoundly, in the brilliant improvisations born of our armed struggle. Even today, if you visit any ordinary household, you will see how resourcefully people repair and maintain their home appliances despite material shortages. As a nation, we are naturally curious and open-minded about new technology, as evidenced by how eagerly the younger generation enrolls in our tech courses".

*"...My final message to the Eritrean youth is: let us focus on our opportunities rather than our scarcities. By embracing our national principle of self-reliance, we can replicate the miraculous achievements of our past and firmly establish our country as one of the continent’s tech centers".

https://t.co/WfaqL44lAi

[Amanuel Biedemariam @Amanbiede]

This represents an effort to reverse the calamitous strategic miscalculation made after WWII. For the U.S., closer alignment with Eritrea has become a strategic imperative, driven by the need to safeguard critical maritime routes and curb the growing influence of Iran, Russia, and China.

This is a partnership forged by necessity, not shared values. Washington is likely to pursue functional engagement—a pragmatic relationship centered on mutual security interests. #Geopolitics #RedSea #Eritrea #USForeignPolicy #HornOfAfrica #StrategicAlliance #Realpolitik

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Pre. Isaias Afwerki opened #FestivalEritrea2026 this morning at Asmara's Expo Compounds in presence of Ministers & senior PFDJ officials, & members of the Diplomatic Corps. Regions' Pavilions; Innovation Hubs; cultural/heritage assets; Photo Exhibition by MoD... etc. on display.

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Mai Nefhi College of Engineering and Technology has Conferred 1st Degrees and Diplomas to 297 Graduates - 25% of whom are female - in its 19th Commencement today.

First Degree courses include: Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Marine, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering respectively. Computer Science and Engineering; Electrical and Electronics Engineering are additional Faculties.

The Diploma courses consist of: Automotive Technology; Computer Application; Computer Hardware & Networking; Construction Technology; Electrical Technology; Mining Technology; Refrigeration & Air Conditioning; and, Surveying and Drafting.

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Foreign Minister Osman Saleh met in Cairo today his Egyptian counterpart, FM Dr. Badr Abdelatty, for extensive talks on the consolidation of the strategic and historical ties of partnership that exist between the two countries.

The two Foreign Ministers discussed in greater depth current developments in the Horn of Africa and the coordination of the respective positions of both countries on matters of mutual interest.

The Foreign Ministers recalled the meeting between the two Heads of State held in Cairo last month as well as previous exchanges of Ministerial visits between the two countries.

In this regard, Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and his Egyptian counterpart noted that conducive groundwork has indeed been accomplished to elevate the bilateral ties of friendship and cooperation to a new and higher level and thereby augment the benefits and interests of both peoples.

The two Foreign Ministers also underlined that the security and governance of the Red Sea is, in full consonance with international law, the exclusive and normative responsibility of the littoral States.

Foreign Minister Osman Saleh also met in Cairo Mr. Massad Boulos, President Trump's Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, for extensive talks on the enhancement of Eritrea-US bilateral ties as well as on broader regional matters and developments.

[Henok @henok3031]

HPMN| ትርጉም ዑደት ሚኒስተር ዑስማን ሳልሕ ናብ ግብጺ፣ ኢራን ንምንታይ ንጆርዳን ዕላማ ትገብር...! https://t.co/kWnw2ulkF4 via @YouTube

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

Hamelmalo College of Agriculture conferred Doctoral (Vet. Doctors) & Bsc. Degrees; & Diplomas to 375 Graduates in its 19th Commencement today. Fields of study: Animal & Plant sciences; Horticulture; Animal Health; Food Technology; Plant Protection; Soil/Environment Protection.

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

President Isaias Afwerki met at State House, in the early afternoon hours today, Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan,& his delegation for extensive talks on bilateral ties, developments in Sudan & regional/nternational matters of mutual interest.

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

#FesitivalEritrea: An Expression of Unity, Pride & National Resilience

Each year, the opening of the Festival signals far more than the arrival of major cultural event; it marks the beginning of nationwide celebration of history, identity, & community.
https://t.co/E2UQutcu4z

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

#FestivalSeason: Eritrean community in Germany held its annual Festival in Frankfurt from 11-12 July this weekend. Vibrant programmes included: seminar on current developments by Amb. Fissehazion Petros; Panel discussion on topical issues; Children's Pavilion and cultural shows.

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

ቃል ፕረዚደንት ኢሳይያስ ኣፈወርቂ ኣብ ስነ-ስርዓት መመረቕታ መበል 38 ዙርያ ሃገራዊ ኣገልግሎት

https://t.co/lAtB4TQzKO