Eritrean Opposition Watch: A new analysis argues many opposition leaders are “adrift,” stuck in meetings without follow-through, raising questions about what “success” can realistically mean after three decades. Asmara Cultural Calendar: Eritrea’s Commission of Culture and Sports will mark the 50th anniversary of the Revolution School nationwide (17–20 September), with photo shows, concerts, sports events, and a symposium aimed at passing the EPLF education legacy to the next generation. Football & Eritrea on the Pitch: South Africa’s Bafana Bafana qualifiers for AFCON 2027 kick off in September, with fixtures against Guinea and Eritrea; meanwhile, coaching and governance disputes at SAFA keep spilling into the spotlight. Sports Streaming for Eritrea: DAZN secured LaLiga EA Sports rights across Sub-Saharan Africa (including Eritrea) for 2026/27–2028/29, bringing all 380 matches per season to fans via live and on-demand coverage. Human Stories, Hard Realities: UK court reporting highlights an Eritrean-origin man jailed for eight years after a rape and strangling case, while broader coverage continues to fuel debates about safety and migration. Refugee Focus: A piece on refugee agency stresses that displaced people don’t just endure—they work, organize, study, and rebuild lives.