AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation & Women in Skills: Asmara’s College of Business and Social Science held its 19th commencement, graduating 1,018 students (536 degree holders) across fields from Accounting and Law to Tourism and Hotel Management, with 47% of graduates female—highlighting Eritrea’s push to build human resources for development. Vocational Training: Halay Technical School in Barentu graduated 44 trainees (18 women) in computer maintenance, networking, and metal works, pointing to growing investment in technical education and stronger pathways for youth. Sports & Community Pride: Gash Barka officials encouraged winners from Asmara Marathon 2026, awarding athletes including Nahom Ermias and Nazareth Woldu, while also backing broader community participation to grow regional sports. Diaspora Culture & Food: Eritrean entrepreneur Senayt Fekadu’s “The Crispy Chick” is expanding to Parma Heights, bringing more seating and a drive-through while keeping its Eritrean-inspired hospitality and affordable comfort food at the center. Global Migration Spotlight: Pope Leo XIV marked U.S. Independence Day with an appeal to welcome and protect immigrants during a visit to Lampedusa, underscoring the human cost of migration routes that also touch Eritreans’ journeys.
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