AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNational Festival 2026: President Isaias Afwerki opened the National Eritrean Festival 2026 at Asmara’s Expo Grounds, with traditional dances, songs, regional villages, book fairs, art displays, bazaars, and music running through 26 July. Higher Education & Skills: Mai-Nefhi College of Engineering and Technology graduated 297 students (25% female) across engineering and diploma programs, while Hamelmalo College of Agriculture marked its 19th commencement with 375 graduates, including first-time doctoral veterinary science recipients. Heritage Protection: UNESCO and Eritrean partners trained heritage professionals in Asmara on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage under the 2003 Convention, using Ge’at as a case study for community-led documentation. Youth & Society: A new column warns Eritrea’s youth is “vanishing” through war, migration, and limited opportunity, reshaping the country’s future. Migration Rights in Focus: UK asylum coverage highlights an Eritrean migrant case where an asylum judge ruled he should be treated as a child after inconsistent age assessments. Culture Beyond Borders: A separate report spotlights how Eritrean communities abroad keep culture alive through grassroots hubs and events.
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