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Last update: 6 hours agoIndependence Day momentum: Eritrea’s 35th Independence Day celebrations are rolling out across Asmara with a packed cultural calendar—Bahti Meskerem Square performances (19 May), Cinema Roma presentations (20 May), stage drama (21 May), and street programs (22–23 May)—under the theme “Our Resilience — Our Guarantee.” Agriculture & food security: The Eritrean National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) says it has preserved 6,300+ seed accessions, developed dozens of improved cereal, pulse, vegetable, and fruit varieties, and released a new hybrid maize (“Halhale”) after trials. Diaspora culture: Eritrean communities in Toronto and parts of southern Saudi Arabia marked the anniversary with flag-raising plans, sports events, and cultural programs. Regional spotlight: Egypt’s foreign minister visited Eritrea and signed a Maritime Transport Agreement, signaling deeper shipping cooperation. Humanitarian pressure abroad: A UK report warns more than 100 care leavers died in England in a year, including cases involving Eritrean nationals.
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