Ethiopia: Belligerent Agenda of Regional Destabilization; (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Research and Documentation Division) *"...Over the past two years, Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party (PP) regime has indulged in a reckless and insidious agenda of belligerence and destabilization against the State of Eritrea and the wider region. The hostile and unprovoked agenda has often been framed and rationalized in 'existential' terms; as the 'imperative for sovereign access to the sea' in the regime’s hyperbolic parlance". *"...The elusive and toxic agenda continues to be flaunted by invoking and recycling fallacious and revisionist historical narratives; alluding to demographic factors that revolve around Ethiopia’s relatively big and growing population size; as well as reciting abstract economic parameters and correlations that are at odds, and in contravention with, foundational pillars of international law". *"...From the foregoing chronology of events and facts, it is palpably clear that the PP regime’s misguided and deplorable agendas, which have no basis in law and history, are anathema to regional peace and stability. And while remaining committed to constructive regional engagement and peaceful cooperation, Eritrea, for its part, firmly rejects any claims or actions that infringe upon its sovereignty and territorial integrity in flagrant contravention of international law.  As underlined on various occasions in the past two years, the Government of Eritrea has no interest or appetite to engage in an acronymous agenda of conflict and turmoil.  It remains resolutely committed to peace, stability, and the responsible management of regional relations". shabait.com/2026/03/18/ethio…

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

#Eritrea has been elected by the General Assembly to serve as a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (#ECOSOC) for the term 2027-2029. #Eritrea congratulates the newly elected members of the Council, and looks forward to working together with all member states to realize the shared objectives of sustainable development, partnership and cooperation. #Eritrea #ECOSOC

Ce matin, dans une atmosphère chaleureuse, j’ai eu l’honneur de partager un dernier moment avec les membres des Cabinets du Président et de la Vice-Présidente de la Commission de l’Union africaine, les Commissaires, des collègues issus des différents départements de la Commission, des représentants des États membres, des partenaires ainsi que des membres du Corps diplomatique. Un instant de gratitude, à l’aube d’un nouveau chapitre de mon engagement au service de la paix, de la sécurité et du développement du continent. Je tiens à exprimer ma profonde gratitude au Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf @ymahmoudali, pour sa confiance et son leadership. J’adresse également mes sincères remerciements à l’ensemble du personnel de la Commission, ainsi qu’aux différents partenaires de l’Union africaine avec lesquels j’ai eu le privilège de travailler au service des idéaux panafricains, des aspirations de notre continent et de la mise en œuvre de l’Agenda 2063. Une pensée particulière va à mes deux adjoints ainsi qu’à tous les membres du Cabinet. Je salue leur professionnalisme, leur engagement et leur sens du devoir, qui ont constitué des sources précieuses de soutien tout au long de cette aventure commune. Je tiens également à adresser mes chaleureuses félicitations au Dr Yann Bedzigui pour sa nomination aux fonctions de Directeur de Cabinet du Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine. Je lui souhaite plein succès dans l’accomplissement de cette noble mission au service de l’Afrique et de son unité. Servir l’Union africaine fut un immense honneur. Notre continent possède les ressources, les talents et les valeurs nécessaires pour bâtir un avenir de paix, de prospérité et d’intégration.