AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation & Science: Mai-Nefhi College of Science in Asmara held its 19th commencement, graduating 300 students (49% female) across Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics, with a call to turn classroom learning into research and innovation. Youth & Community Development: Eritrea’s Central Region Students’ Summer Work Program has started for the 28th year, bringing 7,379 students (30% female) into water and soil conservation—building 700,000+ terraces and planting 220,000+ seedlings—while first-aid training reached 127 students in Sembel sub-zone. Culture & Heritage: A UNESCO-backed workshop in Asmara focused on implementing the 2003 Convention for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage and preparing nomination files, while the National Festival 2026 is set for 18–26 July at the Asmara Expo compound with music, ethnic villages, bazaars, children’s programs, and displays. Human Rights Watch: The UN Human Rights Council extended the UN Special Rapporteur mandate on Eritrea, with diaspora and EU supporters saying it remains a key tool for documenting abuses. Global Policy Impact: In the UK, a High Court ruling said changes to “one in, one out” asylum guidance were unlawful for five small-boat migrants, including four from Eritrea. Sports & Pride: Eritrean sprinter Biniam Girmay featured in Tour de France sprint action, and Eritrean runner Habtom Samuel announced he’s turning professional after a record-setting NCAA run.
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