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Zawya
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Eritrea: World Museum Day Observed at National Level
World Museum Day was observed at the national level today at the National Museum of Eritrea under the theme 'Museums and the Rapid Transformation of Society.' The occasion in which Ministers and other dignitaries attended was officially opened by Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports. The program featured displays portraying the history, culture, and the Eritrean people's struggle for independence. The display included depictions of the armed struggle from 1976 until independence, a number of paintings by veteran liberation fighters, as well as ancient heritage artifacts. Dr. Yosief Libseqal, Director of the National Museum, stated that World Museum Day—marked annually on 18 May—is being commemorated for the 48th time globally and for the 31st time nationally. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

Zawya
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Eritrea: Schools Independence Day Week commences in Central Region
Schools Independence Week in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary has officially commenced today at Deb'at hall in Akria sub-zone under the theme 'Our Cohesion-Our Armour'. The Schools Week has been officially opened by Mr. Fesehaye Haile, Governor of the Central Region. Mr. Belai Habtegabir, head of the education office in the region, said that the commencement of Schools Independence Week beyond providing academic education has significant contribution in nurturing competent students, inculcating nationalism and preserving the noble societal values. The event was attended by Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, Mr. Abraham Semere, chairman of the regional Assembly as well as other officials in the region. Schools Independence Day Week in the Central Region will be conducted in 116 kindergartens, 79 elementary, 40 junior as well as in 22 high schools featuring various programs. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

Zawya
07-05-2025
- Science
- Zawya
Eritrea: Commissioner of Culture and Sports Visits
Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, visited the recently discovered ancient relic in Egri-Mekel, Emni-Haili sub-zone, on 2 May and held discussions with concerned bodies. Ambassador Zemede was accompanied by the Governor of the Southern Region and other regional officials, and was provided a briefing by experts regarding the nature and progress of the discovery. Noting that ancient relics should remain at their place of origin to enable thorough research and collection of complete information, Ambassador Zemede called on all citizens to preserve heritage items, especially in areas where development programs are being implemented. Dr. Tsegay Medin, head of Archaeological Research at the Commission of Culture and Sports, said that the human remains and their burial style are unique compared to findings from other areas, and that further study is required to determine their age. Mr. HabteabTesfatsion, Governor of the Southern Region, expressed the readiness of the regional administration and the public to support the initiative. Egri-Mekel is located 7 km southwest of Mendefera. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.