Month: January 2025

 International Conference on Eritrea Studies opened today at Asmara Palace Hotel under the theme “International and Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development.” The opening ceremony was attended by Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, Ambassadors, members of the diplomatic community, heads of UN offices in Eritrea, scholars, professionals, and invited guests. Dr. Halima Mohammed, chairperson of the conference’s coordinating committee, noted the growing interest among scholars and practitioners in researching and […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt Mr. Hassan Abdallah, Minister of Finance Mr. Ahmed Kouchouk, and Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Eng. Karim Badawi. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting tackled the government's efforts to ensure the state's needs for petroleum products requirements are met, including those necessary for development projects. […]

 HE President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Senegal El Malick Ndiaye met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Senegal Youssef bin Shaaban Al Sada. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.    

 The People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) organization in Gash Barka Region held a meeting on 2 January to assess its activities for 2024 and outline its plan of action for 2025. Ambassador Mahmud Ali Jabra, the PFDJ regional secretary, presented a detailed briefing on 2024 activities. Key highlights included efforts to expand organizational reach to area administrative levels and mobilize public and government employee participation in development programs. […]

 The Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, visited the Kisii Cancer Treatment Centre today, following His Excellency’s visit on 1st January 2025 and a directive to lead the project team in addressing challenges with the contractor.  During the meeting, Mr. Kimtai issued a final warning to the main contractor, reaffirming the Ministry’s focus on accountability and the timely delivery of this critical facility.  The Ministry remains committed to ensuring the region […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two presidents stressed the deep historical relations between the Egyptian and Ugandan peoples, while emphasizing the importance of enhancing joint cooperation and exploring broader horizons for bilateral relations in various fields so as to achieve the interests of the two countries. This is in light of […]

 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama on January 7, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. The Honorable Shalanda D. Young, Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Virginia E. Palmer, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana The Honorable Karen […]

 Diaspora nationals have extended monetary contribution to the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans. Members of the ‘Eri-Haben’ association contributed 132,000 Nakfa, while members of ‘Eri-291’ contributed 8,000 Nakfa and a video camera. Eritrean nationals in Israel provided 30,735 Nakfa, while Eritrean youth in Munich, Germany, contributed 32,100 Nakfa. Additionally, the Eritrean Embassy in Israel sent 836,100 Nakfa to the association. Mr. Tesfamicael Haile, head of economic development for […]

 In Zimbabwe’s arid Binga district, the effects of the country’s worst drought in decades are etched into every corner of life. Rivers have run dry, livestock lie lifeless, and for many families, resilience is all that stands between survival and despair. With support from the IFRC, the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society, provides immediate relief and works to foster long-term resilience. ‘This food is keeping us alive.’ For children in drought-stricken […]