AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health & Maternal Care: Seychelles and Eritrea adopted Abbott’s WHO prequalified 4th-generation integrated ANC Panel, enabling one rapid finger-prick test for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B—aimed at faster antenatal screening and progress toward triple elimination targets. Arts & Media Training: Eritrea’s Ministry of Information ran a two-month photography and video production training for staff and partner institutions, covering cameras, lighting, sound, and photo evaluation, with certificates awarded at the 4 June closing event. Youth, Culture & Science: Mai-Nefhi College of Science held its 13th annual festival on 3 June, mixing debate, innovation, painting, seminars, fashion shows, and scientific presentations, alongside Science Day under “Science for Unity and Progress.” Eritrean Identity in Music: A reflective piece revisits Eritrean nationalist song lyrics, arguing that “country first” verses enforce a strict idea of who can claim Eritrean identity. Diaspora Arts: Filmmaker Soo Hong screened two short, abstract films on immigration, including a “Bright Tongue” chapter featuring Eritrean participants, using haiku-like visuals and emotion-led storytelling. Sports (Regional Link): Kenya’s Harambee Stars are set to face Eritrea in 2027 AFCON qualifiers group play, with friendly matches used to shape the squad. Culture & Design (Fashion/Art): “Olfactory Signals” fragrance-meets-design salon continues to draw international creative brands, including Swedish-Eritrean artist Haisam Mohammed’s vegan perfume oils.
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