Martyrs Day in Asmara: Eritrea’s 20 June Martyrs Day was marked with a wreath-laying ceremony at Asmara Martyrs Cemetery, a procession from Shida Square, and live cultural performances on Eri-TV and Radio Dimtsi Hafash—plus candlelight vigils and walkathons for nationals at home and abroad. Youth & skills for the arts and beyond: In Mendefera, vocational training for 550+ youth in the Southern Region included music instruments, beauty salon services, computer tech, solar installation, first aid, and even karate and dancing—showing how creative culture and practical trades are being paired. Campus culture in Asmara: Orotta College of Medicine and Science wrapped its 13th annual six-month festival with educational, cultural, sports, and fashion programs, alongside seminars on history and student progress. Diaspora community organizing: Eritrea’s national organizations in Italy held a virtual activity assessment meeting, reviewing the first half of 2026 work and adopting recommendations, with embassy and community leaders in attendance. Health system spotlight: WHO Africa’s Regional Director visited Eritrea, touring Orotta Cardiac Center, Azel Pharmaceutical Factory, and hospitals, and discussing strengths and remaining challenges in the country’s health system.