Leaders of different countries sent messages of congratulations to President Isaias Afwerki in connection with the 17th Anniversary of Independence Day.

President Isaias Afwerki said that the Eritrean people achieved independence through steadfast struggle involving huge sacrifice on the basis of self-reliance, and not relying on external forces. He also underlined that in the post-independence period too, the Eritrean people are implementing national programs on the basis of the same political culture. The President made the remarks in an ...

Programs of the 17th Independence Day anniversary celebrations would begin tomorrow, according to the National Holidays Coordinating Committee.

Ten years ago on this historic day, the Government of Eritrea issued a release in response to the TPLF regime's abrupt declaration of war, thus demonstrating the wisdom and patience of the people and Government of Eritrea.

President Isaias Afwerki said that Eritrea's mineral resources, especially gold, occupies top list in the region. He made the remarks in an interview with the news agency Reuters, focusing on political and economic issues.

President Isaias Afwerki today presented an emblem to the staff members of the newly set up National Agency for Protection of Forest and Wildlife Resources.

Eritrean citizens living in Oakland, USA, expressed determination to stand alongside their people and government and fulfill what is expected of them.

Ten years ago on May 13, 1998 the TPLF regime officially declared war on Eritrea.

Tiessa land has been allotted to 276 citizens in Beleza, Serejeka sub-zone. The beneficiaries of the first scheme of its kind are nationals who have fulfilled their national service and met the necessary requirements.

President Isaias Afwerki said that Eritrea has succeeded in creating conducive and reliable grounds for attracting investors in the post-independence period. The President made the statement in an interview he gave to Press TV of Iran.

In line with efforts to meet readers' demands and bequeath the historical legacy of the Eritrean people to the young generation, Hidri Publishers and the Awghet Bookshop recently launched a book in English titled "The Tenacity and Resilience of Eritrea." The book highlights the Eritrean people's bitter armed struggle for independence.

A total of 146 students, out of whom 72 are women, recently graduated from the Barentu School of Assistant Nurses upon completion of a one-year course.

It is now 10 years since the TPLF regime unleashed a war of aggression against Eritrea. It is to be recalled that disregarding its own acts of provocation, the TPLF regime on May 6, 2008 claimed to have been 'invaded' by Eritrea.

President Isaias Afwerki underscored that the problems of the Horn of Africa basically emanate from the interference of external forces and the ambitions of succeeding Ethiopian regimes witnessed since the end of the Second World War.

A micro-dam is under construction at a cost of over 8 million Nakfa through the coordinated efforts of the inhabitants of Embeito and Azaiha, Southern region.

The Minister of Tourism, Ms. Amna Nurhusein, said that the tourism sector has shown noticeable development over the past 17 years. In an interview with ERINA, the Minister indicated that the prevailing peace and security in Eritrea is the driving force for the development of tourism.

Students Festival in the Southern Red Sea region that was conducted in the port city of Assab aimed at creating a conducive ground for students to exchange experience and reinforce their cultural values concluded in a colorful manner.

Eritrean nationals residing in South Africa and Botswana reiterated their readiness to enhance their contribution to ongoing national development endeavors. They voiced their determination in a public meeting they held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Eritrean Mufti, Sheik Al-Amin Osman Al-Amin, said that the Eritreans are noble people who coexist in harmony and mutual respect through reinforcing their unity and rebuffing all types of conspiracies.

Eritrea and Egypt agreed to enhance cooperation in the education sector, especially in higher education and scientific research.

Eritrea won broad acclaim and was cited as an exemplary nation at the Burkina Faso International Conference on Basic Health Care for the major achievements it has registered in reducing child and mother mortality rate as well as controlling malaria epidemic.

Eritrean nationals living in Germany and different Italian cities reiterated their readiness to boost their contribution in national programs.

Eritrean citizens living in London and its environs reaffirmed their readiness to back up the national development drive in a meeting they held on May 4.

A Youth and Students Week organized jointly by the Ministry of Education branch in the Northern Red Sea region and the NUEYS branch in the region was colorfully conducted there from May 2 to 4.

The Eritrean people's fortitude in overcoming the myriad of trials to achieve unity and harmony is comparable to only few peoples in the history of the world.