Martyrs Day in Asmara: St. Michael’s Church hosted Orthodox Tewahdo Martyrs Day sermons and prayers led by His Reverend Abune Basilios I, while afternoon Salat and Dua were held at the Al-Khulafae Al-Rashideen Grand Mosque, with leaders urging Eritreans to renew their pledge to support martyrs’ families and strengthen national unity. Women’s organizing in Eritrea: The National Union of Eritrean Women reported progress in awareness campaigns against harmful practices, expanded use of health facilities, and growing women’s participation in education and popular campaigns, alongside awards for outstanding students and vocational support for hundreds of women. Community leadership abroad (Italy/Switzerland): Eritrean national organizations in Italy held a virtual activity assessment meeting with embassy officials, reviewing six months of work and calling for stronger participation, while a leadership seminar in Bern focused on PFDJ political ideology. Culture on the move (diaspora food): Fùl Café opened in Cincinnati’s Lower Price Hill, offering Eritrean, Ethiopian and Mediterranean flavors, including an Eritrean/Ethiopian coffee ceremony brewed in a Jebena. Health & heritage spotlight: A WHO Regional Director for Africa visited Eritrea, touring facilities including Azel Pharmaceutical Factory and Orotta Cardiac Center, highlighting strengths in primary care and ongoing system challenges. Desertification awareness: Eritrea marked World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought with a national workshop on restoring rangelands and boosting community action.