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ባህላዊ ቁሸታት፡ ኣብ ዕቃበን ምስግጋርን ባህሊ ዓቢ ተራ ከምዘለዎ፡ ነጋድያን ሃገራዊ ፈስቲቫል ገሊጾም።

https://shabait.com/2023/08/15/%e1%89%a ... eaPrevails

Aug 15, 2023

ኣብ ሃገራዊ ፈስቲቫል 2023 ንምርኢት ቀሪቡ ዘሎ ቁሸት ዞባታት፡ ኣብ ምዕቃብን ምስግጋርን ባህሊ ዓቢ ተራ ከምዘለዎ፡ ነጋድያን ገሊጾም።

እዞም ካብ ዝተፈላለያ ዞባታት ሃገርናን ወጻእን ዝመጹ ነጋድያን፡ ኣብ ፈስቲቫል ዝካየድ ዘሎ ንጥፈታት ብሓፈሻ፡ ኣብ ባህላዊ መዳይ ኣተኲሩ ዝካየድ ዘሎ ድማ ብፍላይ ከምዝመሰጦም ብምሕባር፡ ንባህልን ልምድን ብሄራት ኤርትራ ብቐረባ ክርእዩን ክፈልጡን ከምዝሓገዞም ኣብሪሆም።



ዝበዝሑ ካብ’ቶም ኣብ ባህሊ ዝነጥፉ ዘለዉ ዜጋታት መንእሰያት ምዃኖም፡ ባህልን ልምድን ካብ ወለዶ ናብ ወለዶ ንምስግጋር ንዝካየድ ጻዕሪ ዘጒልሕ ከምዝዀነ’ውን ሓቢሮም።



ካብ ኣመሪካን ኣውሮጳን ዝመጹ ነጋድያን፡ ኣብ ስደት ንዝተወልዱ ደቆም ባህልን ልምድን ሃገሮም ከምዝፈልጡ ንምግባር ቀጻሊ ጻዕሪ ከምዝካየድ ጠቒሶም፡ ኣብ ሃገራዊ ፈስቲቫል ብኣካል ክርእይዎ ከለዉ ድማ ብዝበለጸ ክፈልጥዎን ምስ ሃገሮምን ህዝቦምን ዘለዎም ምትእስስር ክሕይልን ከምዝሕግዝ ኣብሪሆም።

ካብ ውሽጢ ሃገር ዝመጹ ነጋድያን ብወገኖም፡ ፈስቲቫል ንሓድነትን ምትሕቚቛፍን ህዝብና ብዝለዓለ ዘገልግል ብምዃኑ፡ ቀጻሊ እናመቀረን እናደመቐን ዝኸይድ ዘሎ፡ ካብ ቀንዲ በዓላት ኤርትራውያን ኰይኑ ምህላዉ ኣነጺሮም።



እቶም ነጋድያን ኣብ መወዳእታ፡ ኣብ ፈስቲቫላት ዝግበር ንጥፈታት ካብ ግዜ ናብ ግዜ ክምዕብል ምእንቲ፡ ተራ ኩሉ ኣካል ሕብረተሰብ ክሕይል ኣዘኻኺሮም።







Contribution of cultural villages in transferring values

Asmara, 15 August 2023- The cultural villages being displayed at the National Festival 2023, reported that they have significant contribution in preserving and transferring the societal cultural values.



Expressing impression on the activities being carried out at festival especially on cultural issues, visitors of the festival from inside the country and abroad said that they have been able to understand firsthand about the diverse cultures of the Eritrean society.



The visitors also said, the fact that most of the activities are being carried out by the youth, they have significant contribution in transferring the societal values to generations.

They also called for active participation of the nationals, in ensuring the continuity of the festivals.







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China | Diplomacy
China and Russia pursue Eritrea for its strategic location in Africa, resources and transport potential

• Big powers consider Eritrea’s access to the Red Sea, Suez Canal and Persian Gulf waters and onwards to the Indian Ocean important

• But Western countries have largely ‘given up’ on the country because of autocracy, military involvement in Tigray region and poor human rights record: analyst

Jevans Nyabiage

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diploma ... gn=3231129

15 Aug, 2023

China and Russia https://www.scmp.com/topics/russia?modu ... pe=article are showing growing interest in Eritrea, a small African country in a strategic location but whose president is being shunned in the West for his autocratic governance.

Its geopolitical significance in the Horn of Africa and easy access to the Red Sea had attracted the attention of Beijing and Moscow, observers said, with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki endearing his country to the big powers and earning finance for projects and investments.

In 2021, Eritrea joined the Belt and Road Initiative, https://www.scmp.com/topics/belt-and-ro ... pe=article Beijing’s multibillion-dollar programme that has helped build mega infrastructure projects – including ports, highways, power dams, railways and roads – across Africa. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diploma ... pe=article

Chinese belt and road engagements with Eritrea rose 359 per cent in the first half of this year compared with the same period last year, according to a recent study by the Green Finance and Development Centre at the Fanhai International School of Finance, Fudan University.

Christoph Nedopil Wang, director of the Fanhai green finance centre, said Chinese investments in Eritrea were related to mining, including potash, a potassium-rich salt. He cited the Sichuan Road and Bridge Group’s buyout this year of Australia’s Danakali Colluli potash project worth US$131 million as an example.

China is currently engaged in gold and polymetallic mining in Eritrea; with most of the country’s copper ore and zinc ore exported to China. In 2018, Zijin Mining Group https://www.scmp.com/topics/zijin-minin ... pe=article acquired Canada’s Nevsun Resources Ltd for US$1.4 billion.

Chris Devonshire-Ellis, chairman of consulting firm Dezan Shira & Associates, said the jump in the first-half belt and road numbers for Eritrea came from a very small base rather than a large investment. He said the country was of strategic interest because of its long coastline, including a couple of larger ports.

These can provide regional maritime connectivity (neighbouring Sudan is another China play) as well as military naval support as the Horn of Africa is notorious for piracy,

Devonshire-Ellis said.

For both China and Russia then, Eritrea has potential – and could even become a link to the INSTC [International North–South Transport Corridor] in time.

In recent months, Isaias has met his Chinese and Russian counterparts. In May, he made a four-day state visit to China, where President Xi Jinping promised to encourage and support Chinese companies to invest in Eritrea and strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, telecommunications, agriculture, mining and fisheries. Further, Xi said China would continue sending medical teams and senior agricultural experts to Eritrea.

Also in May, Isaias made a four-day state visit to Moscow and then in July attended the Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg. Russian President Vladimir Putin said an ad hoc working group was

set up to look into opportunities to boost trade and step up economic cooperation between our countries.

According to Joshua Meservey, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute who focuses on great power competition in Africa, Eritrea holds a commanding position on the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a global shipping choke point where Eritrean islands pepper the Red Sea approach to the strait.

Seifudein Adem, an Ethiopian global affairs professor at Doshisha University in Japan, said Eritrea had become the darling of both Russia and China because of its strategic Red Sea location, one of the world’s major sea routes, and proximity to Middle East oil reserves.

Eritrea’s access to the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and Persian Gulf waters and onwards to the Indian Ocean is important for the success of the maritime silk road, part of Xi’s belt and road programme.

In a sense, Eritrea’s recent flirtation with Russia and China and turning its back on the West can thus be seen as a default mode of diplomacy for Eritrea under the circumstances,

Adem said.

David Shinn, a China-Africa expert https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diploma ... pe=article and professor at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs, said Western countries had generally given up on Eritrea because of its autocratic governance, military involvement in Ethiopia’s Tigray region https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/ ... pe=article and poor human rights record.

Consequently, the government in Asmara sought political and economic support wherever it could find it, said Shinn, a former US ambassador to Ethiopia. He said Eritrea was the only country in Africa to consistently take Russia’s side in the Ukraine war.

Shinn said China might have a long-term interest in military real estate along Eritrea’s coast and be looking to increase its economic engagement throughout the Horn of Africa, https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diploma ... pe=article although the huge rise in belt and road investment during the first half of 2023 might prove to be a short-term anomaly.

In a recent paper, Meservey said that if China developed a base – or even dual-use infrastructure – in the Eritrean port cities of Assab or Massawa to complement its base in neighbouring Djibouti, it could blockade the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.

If a confrontation with China were to occur, such a closure would force America’s Sixth Fleet to waste precious days steaming from the Mediterranean Sea around the southern tip of Africa to get to the Indian or Pacific oceans,

Meservey said.

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Rainfall forecast (anomalies) - 15 - 22 August 2023 - IGAD Region

Forecast of preciptitation levels for Eritrea in third week of August looks good in terms of volume, as well as geographical distribution. https://www.icpac.net/weekly-forecast/15-22august-2023/









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Pic from Assab. @itsEritrea

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Funny tweet, from Merhawi Kudus. He seems to relish, being called by his grandad's name.





Double the stage race action, this week. Tomorrow, Vuelta a Burgos is hitting the road and we’re ready with these key riders. Here we go! @EFprocycling




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ሕቡን ኤርትራዊ ኣብ Naperville Illinois Triathlon, 2023። keep up the good job ገሬ። @hadnetkeleta

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(Unofficial translation)

Those students who have achieved a passing grade in their national school leaving examination will join directly into their respective colleges, without having to take part in the National Service program.

Those who do not pass the exam are sent to vocational schools for skill development, instead of being assigned elsewhere. No youth or student who has completed high school, is left on the streets.

- FM Osman Saleh




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The Ministry of Education, is aggressively pursuing installation of audio-visual facilities & digital libraries in all Middle & High Schools to bolster quality of education. Initially launched at the Central Zone, the project taps on community, other stakeholders & Diaspora support. @hawelti




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“When you make Something with your bare Hands, you are Practicing a Combination of Science and Art.” – Newal Imam

Sona Berhane

https://shabait.com/2023/08/15/when-you ... ewal-imam/

Q & A

Aug 15, 2023

Our guest today is Newal Imam Mohammed-Seid, a promising young student making waves in the field of Mechanics, a traditionally male-dominated profession.

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Tell us about yourself.

My name, is Newal Imam. I was born in 2003x in Asmara. I’ve just completed 11th grade and graduated top of my class, from Halay Technical School. I will soon be going to Sawa, for my national service.

Did you always want to go to Technical School?

Yes, that was my plan. But, I had initially intended to go to Halay Technical School with the aim of studying in the Electronics department but at the last minute decided to go into Machine Shop. A lot of people were shocked and emphatically warned me, that mechanics was not for girls.

What made you choose Machine Shop?

I’m not sure. It was almost a spur-of-the-moment decision. But during orientation, I was deeply impressed by what the instructor said, and I said to myself, why not? I would be learning something new, and it really did seem interesting to me in the beginning.

What about later on? Did you ever regret your decision?

Never! I believe, it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life.

How did your family take the news?

My parents were quite worried, at first. But when they saw how much I loved the courses, they became very supportive; especially my older brother. And even my classmates, almost all of whom were male, were a considerable help. I was completely and utterly new to the profession, but most of the boys were familiar with the tools and what they’re for and knew almost all the mechanical jargon. I was famous in class for constantly bombarding the teachers with questions like what this tool or that tool was called, and what it’s used for. They always answered my questions, patiently. The teachers are really dedicated and take the lessons, very seriously.



Was it difficult being one of only two girls in your class?

No. Surprisingly, it was only an issue for people outside the school (Laughs) because my classmates were very cooperative and never treated us unfairly. The instructors treated us all equally and did not allow anyone to be lazy or miss workshops.

But there was one incident, that made me very upset. At the end of the first year, I was ranked 3rd in my class. My name was called out and I went to receive the prize. When I came back to my seat, I overheard a student’s father scolding his son because a girl did better than him.

He said it, as though it would have been more acceptable if a male student did better than him. I remember, the comment made me very angry. I decided, I would do even better the next year and rank top of the class. But, I was also sad for a while. It is these kinds of conventional, discriminatory views that hold a lot of promising young students back from pursuing the professions they truly want. I was inspired, to be one of the students that challenged and changed these harmful views.

What was your favorite aspect of learning mechanics?

I had no idea, we would begin our workshop practice by making the tools from scratch. We had to cut, wield and file every cog, screw, wheel – all sorts of tools. It was tough handwork, because we wouldn’t start using machines until much later. It was very rough on the hands and took me some getting used to, but I enjoyed it immensely. I liked the fact that it was an active, hands-on profession. I’m not a sitter by nature so I appreciated that I would do most of the work on my feet, not sitting at a desk or staring into a screen. Also, when you make something with your bare hands, you are practicing a combination of science and art. You need to take care to be extremely precise with your measurements, but you also need to have some aesthetic sensibility as well.

And, what was the most challenging part of studying Mechanical Shop?

There was one class, Mechanical Drawing, which was by far extremely taxing. We learned about preparing a blueprint of whatever tool or machine we intended to build, but it entailed an exacting degree of accuracy in taking measurements. If my measurement was off by as little as a millimeter, I would have to draw the project all over again. It was the most exhausting course.



What did you make for your final project?

The final project, was my idea. I proposed we make an easier, safer biscuit maker and my teammates liked the idea. We designed the biscuit maker in such a way that the dough wouldn’t have to be placed in the open compartment at the top, where it is usually exposed and in danger of contamination. We used aluminum, because it’s more versatile than iron and you wouldn’t have to worry about rust. And of course, we made every piece of the apparatus ourselves.

Tell me, about your graduation photo.

I’m wearing, navy overalls. It’s my workshop uniform. I’ve noticed, that only medical doctors wear their white lab coats in their graduation photos. For many, the mechanic profession is held in low regard but I think mechanics a complex, interesting science. I wore my working uniform, to express my love and respect for the profession. I’m even holding some mechanical tools in my hands.

What do you plan to study in the future?

I would like to get into Mechanical Engineering to continue my studies. This is definitely, what I want to do in the future.

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Like the sexual perverts have taken God's-rainbow and put it on their flag, the Adgi N'hamedus have done the same with this flag.



@h2qj4m4h




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Burna boy, with Eri & Ethio flags

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After a long time, Eritreans in DC area were honored by the presence of high-ranking Eritrean officials/three regional governors on Sunday. It marked a transformative moment, signifying the dawn of a fresh era. It’s time to assume responsibility & leadership within our community.


There is renewed focus @UN & @_AfricanUnion on the role of the African Diaspora in Africa's development. Eritrea's vibrant Diaspora, has always participated in the nation's economic & political development. Harnessing it’s potential, was central in the discussions held in Wash. DC @AmbStesfamariam




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EmbassyMedia - ፓርክ ሰማእታት ኤርትራ፡ ኣብ ስኮትላንድ - People to People Diplomacy, Beyond Friendship!

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As long as we have black and brown people amongst us who think that the US is "too large to oppose" and/or that speaking too forcefully against it is "undiplomatic", the US will continue to have its way in our countries & use destructive local surrogates to keep us chained.

The US is also not the State Department, where the most vocal anti-Eritrea officers are found, and failed policies reside. Eritrea's principles & values, resonate with the majority of Americans. Their lawmakers, need sustained education & information on Eritrea & its policies

Pres. Isaias repeats it in almost every interview: the clear distinction between the USG's policies & the American population, it claims to represent.

Here's an excerpt from one he did, earlier this year.






Case in point:

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🛻
-Last year's (2022) production at the Bisha Copper-Zinc mine: Zinc: 121kt & Copper 17kt.

-Infrastructure construction for the Asheli Underground Mining Project is currently underway