ቅሰኑ ሰማእታትና... ዘልአለማዊ ክብርን፡ ዝክርን፡ ሞጎስን፡ ንስማእታት ኤርትራ:: ዝክር ዲማ እግል ሹሃደእና ! Glory to our Martyrs ! #Eritrea June20 ዓወት ንሓፋሽ ! 🇪🇷

On the Right Track: The Rising Stars of Eritrea’s Female Athletics Sports play a pivotal role in projecting a nation’s image on the global stage. For Eritrea, athletics and cycling have long been pillars of national identity and pride. While the number of female athletes representing Eritrea internationally has historically been modest, their participation and performance have steadily intensified over recent years. To accelerate this momentum, the Eritrean government provides sustained financial and material support to local sports organizations-and the Fre-Tsaeri Athletics Club stands out as a premier beneficiary of this investment. Throughout 2025, Fre-Tsaeri intensified its efforts to cultivate young talent, successfully positioning several of its athletes to qualify for the national team. Through rigorous discipline and consistent performances, the club has earned immense national prestige. Currently, Fre-Tsaeri Athletics Club fields a roster of 20 elite athletes, including eight women competing in disciplines ranging from the 100-meter sprint to the half-marathon. The club’s collective trophy cabinet is highly impressive: it was named Eritrea’s “Best Athletics Club” and received the Excellence Award in 2023; crowned Central Region Champions in 2024; and clinched the coveted Independence Day Trophy across all categories in both 2024 and 2025. At the forefront of the club’s recent surge are two remarkably promising young distance runners: Diana Shishay and Fatma Ahmed. Born in Asmara in 2005 to Shishay Engda and Birkhti Gebreslase, Diana’s academic and athletic foundation was built across Semienewait Elementary, Embateqera Middle, and Barka Secondary schools. Interestingly, Diana did not start on the track; she initially spent three years playing competitive football for the Edaga- Hamus Administrative Area team. Her transition to athletics occurred during high school. After dominating a school-level trial, she was selected to represent her institution in a regional 400-meter race, where she captured a bronze medal. Upon joining the Fre-Tsaeri Athletics Club, Diana’s coaches recognized her aerobic capacity and guided her transition from sprinting to long-distance running, including the 10,000 meters. She is currently training for the Olympics. Diana quickly established herself as a formidable distance runner. She secured gold in her first national 10km competition in Asmara, followed by a bronze medal in the grueling 10km category of the Asmara Marathon. Her international breakthrough came swiftly: •2022: Placed 5th at the East African Championships in Tanzania. •Zambia: Secured 6th and 9th place finishes in the 3,000m and 1,500m events, setting new personal bests. •Late 2023: Selected for an elite women’s athletics development program in Kenya, placing 5th in the 1,500m and 6th in cross-country. •2024: Represented Eritrea in Russia, clocking an impressive 16 minutes and 14 seconds to finish 5th in a highly competitive 5km road race. •2025: Maintained her regional consistency by finishing 4th in both the 3,000m and 5,000m events in Zanzibar, Tanzania. At just 21 years old, Diana has already amassed vital international racing experience. Her long-term ambition remains unwavering: to represent Eritrea at the Olympic Games and bring home gold. Similarly, Fatma Ahmed represents the next wave of rising talent at Fre-Tsaeri. Born in Asmara to Ahmed Hassen and Rahwa Nur, Fatma also discovered her athletic calling during high school. Encouraged by her classmates to try out for track events, she made her very first competitive appearance in a 100-meter sprint, where she won a bronze medal. Inspired by the podium finish, she committed to formal training and won gold in her subsequent school competition just two weeks later. Balancing the rigorous demands of academics and high-level athletics proved challenging, and Fatma eventually chose to focus completely on her sporting career. Following her national service, military training, and political education in Afabet, she returned to the track with a shift in focus, moving away from short sprints to specialize in the middle-distance events of 800 meters and 1,500 meters. Her first serious middle-distance test in Mendefera yielded a bronze medal in the 800 meters. Though her parents initially harbored traditional reservations about her pursuing a full-time career in athletics, Fatma’s perseverance won out. She joined Fre-Tsaeri Athletics Club in 2023, where access to structured training, proper sports equipment, and sports nutrition catalyzed her development. Fatma has since registered highly encouraging results: •Captured multiple medals in national junior 800m and 1,500m events in Asmara. •Won a silver medal in the national one-mile race held in Barentu. •Opened early 2025 with a strong 4th-place finish at the national cross-country competition for intermediate-age athletes in Mendefera. The rapid ascendancy of Diana Shishay and Fatma Ahmed highlights the vast, untapped potential of young Eritrean women in sports. Supported by national sports frameworks and the structured environment of the Fre-Tsaeri Athletics Club, these young women are successfully forging professional athletic careers and representing the nation with distinction. Their resilience, discipline, and early achievements serve as a powerful inspiration to young girls across the country, ensuring that Eritrea’s formidable reputation in global athletics remains in safe hands for generations to come. We wish them continued success in their upcoming international fixtures. #Eritrea By Public Relations Office, Ministry of Agriculture

Celebrating #AfricaDay through sport and solidarity. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, alongside African embassies accredited 2 Eritrea, participated in a friendly football match at Asmara Stadium. The event was attended by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh,& members of z Diplomatic Corps.

ንኹሉኹም ደቂ ሳዋ! To the #Sawa generation ደቂ ዙረይ! Soli Jon - Deki Zurey | ደቂ ዙረይ ብ ሶሊ ጆን - Eritrean Music youtu.be/Mt-HsY0HALg?si=QMF7… via @YouTube

Timeless elegance from Asmara, 1969 ✨♥️🇪🇷 These radiant young women, captured at the Expo in Asmara, Eritrea, look like they could have stepped out of a magazine yesterday — yet this beautiful photo was taken 57 years ago. Now grandmothers they remain a stunning reminder of grace, style, and Eritrean beauty that truly stands the test of time. 📷 Via Ashenafi Abraha Ghebreab

"In Eritrea, where bicycles are very common, children are our most vulnerable road users. We should all work together to ensure every child is safe both in school and on the road." — Eman Eltigani from UNICEF speaking at the #WorldRoadSafetyWeek 2026 event in Asmara.

Eritrea and Egypt have agreed, in talks held this afternoon between Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and his Egyptian counterpart, Dr. Badr Abdellaty, to strengthen their all-rounded bilateral ties of cooperation and to coordinate their respective positions on issues of common interest. In a Joint Press Conference held after the talks, the two Foreign Ministers: - Invoked the historical and brotherly ties that exist between Eritrea and Egypt and the extensive talks held between President Isaias Afwerki and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo on 8 June this week. - Affirmed that the two sides have reached a cooperation agreement on the sectors of mining, infrastructure, housing, the pharmaceutical industry, maritime transport, ports connectivity as well as ports development especially in Assab, Massawa and Marsa Fatima; and, land, air and maritime connectivity between the two countries. - Egypt reiterated its full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Eritrea. - In regard to the security of the Red Sea and the region as a whole, they reiterated the need and urgency of bolstering the capabilities of national institutions as the bedrock of stability and development. This was in line with the pronounced and aligned positions of the two Heads of State on the imperative of respecting the foundational principles of international law on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States. The two Foreign Ministers further affirmed the continuation of periodic consultative meetings in Cairo and Asmara between relevant government bodies of the two sides as well as coordination in their positions on regional and international matters.

Road Safety week 2006, in Eritrea, WHO, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Ministry ofEducation,#TC_Asmara, #UNDPEritrea & #uniceferitrea reaffirms our shared commitment to saving lives on the road.Safer roads = healthier futures. Let's drive changetogether.#WHO #WHOAFRO

🇪🇷Captain Ablelom Teklezghi — true talent and backbone of the Eritrean national team. Expecting great efforts from him and his team members at AFCON. Stay strong, Red Sea Camels! We are always with you! 🇪🇷 #Eritranfootball #Eritrea

Nature provides water; it is our responsibility to protect the environment that sustains it. Together we can reduce pollution, conserve resources, & safeguard every source of water to ensure a healthy future for our children. #ProtectWater #EnvironmentalProtection @Irish_Aid

🇪🇷The Eritrean Ministry of Health is enhancing cancer patient care by establishing the National Cancer Society of Eritrea, which delivers counseling & awareness raising for its members & the public - parallel with medical services. A truly valuable & appreciated effort.#Eritrea

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After 2 months of intense training in Tenerife 🇫🇷 prepping for the Tour de France, Biniam Girmay took 3rd at the Brussels Cycling Classic (206.3km). "I felt really comfortable… just missed my kick, but I'm happy." Solid prep. Kudos, Bini! 🇪🇷 @GrmayeBiniam @NSNCyclingTeam

President Isaias Afwerki departed to Cairo in mid-afternoon hours today for a three-day official visit to Egypt. During the visit, President Isaias will hold extensive discussions with President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi on enhancement of broad bilateral ties including in the economic and other sectors. The two Presidents will further discuss vital issues regarding the Horn of Africa; the security of the Red Sea; and, developments in the Middle East Presidential delegation includes Foreign Minister Osman Saleh.