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Last update: 11 minutes agoIndependence Day Spotlight: Eritrea’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York marked the 35th anniversary on 21 May under “Our Resilience: Our Guarantee,” with cultural programs and diplomats in attendance, as Eritrea’s Permanent Representative Sophia Tesfamariam stressed sovereignty, self-reliance, and cultural diplomacy to build understanding. Health & Partnerships: Gilead and WHO expanded a renewed five-year push to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis, with a sharpened focus on East Africa and support that explicitly includes Eritrea. Airwaves & Language: RFI Hausa celebrated its 19th year on the air, a reminder of how media can deepen ties across the region through shared language. Surveillance Concerns: A leaked China-linked database report claims foreigners can be tracked via cameras, facial recognition, and visa and phone data—raising fresh questions about safety for journalists and “sensitive individuals.” Red Sea Trade Moves: Egypt and Eritrea signed a maritime transport agreement to strengthen shipping and logistics cooperation, aiming for direct cargo routes.
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