Miss World 2026: Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic was crowned in Vietnam, beating Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés and Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty; Eritrea’s Snit Habteab reached the final six via the People’s Choice push, highlighting how global pageantry is still a major cultural stage for Eritrean representation. Eritrea in African football headlines: South Africa’s Pitso Mosimane was officially unveiled as Bafana Bafana coach, with qualifiers looming—Bafana host Guinea then travel to face Eritrea soon after, putting Eritrea back in the spotlight for regional sport. Kenya vs Eritrea, squad talk: Kenya’s Harambee Stars named a 38-man provisional AFCON 2027 qualifying squad, with matches including a home clash against Eritrea—fans will watch who makes the final cut. Asmara cultural life: Central Region schools wrapped a cultural competition at Cinema Roma, with performances spanning music, drama, poetry, dance, photography, and calligraphy—an arts-focused reminder of how identity is taught through creativity. Independence anniversary arts: Eritrea marked the 65th anniversary of the armed struggle’s start with a live cultural show at Cinema Roma, featuring songs, poems, and dramas broadcast on Eritrean Television. Cycling across the Horn: The Salalah International Cycling Tour kicked off in Dhofar with riders from Eritrea among 28 countries, blending sport with tourism and youth development.