Month: February 2026

  The Ministry of Land, Water and Environment, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, provided training to 25 experts on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing. The trainees were drawn from the Ministries of Land, Water and Environment; Finance and National Development; Mining and Energy; Marine Resources; Agriculture; as well as the Forestry and Wildlife Authority, National Statistics Office, Eritrea’s Cartographic Center, and regional administrations. […]

  H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, expresses deep concern and solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Madagascar following the devastation caused by Cyclone Gezani, which has been declared a national disaster by the national authorities. On behalf of the African Union, the Chairperson extends heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and conveys solidarity to all those […]

  His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with His Excellency Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, in the capital Brazzaville, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing joint cooperation. H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, […]

  HE President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Museveni received the credentials of HE Ahmed bin Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Zwaidi as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Uganda. HE the Ambassador conveyed HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's greetings and wishes of good health and happiness to HE the President of Uganda, and further progress and prosperity to the government and people of […]

  After five consecutive years without human cases and with significant progress in strengthening epidemiological surveillance, community mobilisation and response to animal infections, the country is entering a decisive phase towards the global goal of eradicating the disease by 2030. These advances represent an important milestone in controlling the disease. However, for the country to be officially certified as free of Guinea worm, a crucial challenge must be overcome: the […]

  The basic health care services provided by the Tinsheai health station are significantly contributing to easing the burden on the Mensura health center. Nurse Amanuel Tewolde, head of the Tinsheai health station, said that the facility provides first aid services, maternal health care, vaccination and child health services, delivery services, voluntary counseling, and other essential health care services. Nurse Amanuel also commended the support extended by the local community […]

  Members of the National Union of Eritrean Women in the Akria sub-zone of the Central Region have extended material support to fistula patients undergoing treatment at the Mendefera Referral Hospital Fistula Center. The support included sanitation materials and other consumer goods. Ms. Tsega Solomon, head of the union branch, said that in addition to the support provided by the Government, visiting and encouraging fistula patients is the responsibility of […]

  The ECOWAS Commission, through the Early Warning Directorate, organized the annual retreat for field monitors of the ECOWAS Warning and Response Network (ECOWARN) in Lomé, Togo, from February 25 to 27, 2026. With the aim of reviewing the data collection system and related challenges, the retreat reaffirms its strong commitment to early warning, preventive diplomacy, and the promotion of human security throughout the West African region. In her opening […]

  The Regional Steering Committee for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Tax Transition Programme was officially inaugurated from February 24 to 26, 2026, in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. This inaugural meeting brought together representatives of member states, tax policy experts, and officials from the ECOWAS Commission, marking a decisive step in the implementation of Directive C/DIR.5/07/23, which establishes the regional institutional framework dedicated to monitoring and evaluating […]