Diaspora Arts & Culture: Eritrean singer-poet Hajayat Mendal shares how her independence-era work in EPLF arts and crafts shaped her music, writing, and TV scripting—an inside look at how culture becomes resistance. Craft Heritage: A spotlight on the Mesob, the woven straw-and-raffia centerpiece basket made by Eritrean women, tracing its labor-intensive process and its role as both art and communal table tradition. Sports as Connection: The Refugee World Football Championship in Birmingham featured Eritrea among 20+ nations, using football to build inclusion and community ties. Eritrea on the Pitch: Pride of Africa Cup returns in Dagenham with Eritrea defending its title, winning back-to-back championships. International Human Rights (Eritrea-linked): A UN/IOM report describes how third-country deportation arrangements can funnel people into places with weak protections, raising concerns for migrants and asylum seekers. Eritrea in Global Scrutiny: A reflection on Eritrea’s long arc of international attention, from the 2009 UPR moment to today’s ongoing advocacy. Glasgow Court Case (Eritrean victim): In Amen Teklay’s murder trial, jurors heard claims about a “pirate sword,” plus phone searches and a police interview where a teen said he felt guilty after the victim died.