Seven players from the Eritrea national football team have gone missing after a historic win against the Eswatini national football team. The team won 4-1 on aggregate to reach the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 19 years. However, only three of the 10 locally based players returned home. [...]
DJIBOUTI: Djibouti has inaugurated the largest ship repair yard in East Africa, marking a major milestone in its maritime and economic development. The facility is expected to enhance regional shipping services and attract international vessels. It will create jobs and strengthen Djibouti’s position as a key logistics hub. The project reflects growing investment in infrastructure [...]
SOMALIA: Somalia is preparing to begin its first offshore oil drilling operations with assistance from Turkey, marking a major step in its energy sector. The initiative aims to unlock natural resources and boost the country’s economic development. Officials hope the project will attract investment and create new opportunities for growth. However, challenges such as security, [...]
In recent decades, the percentage of Christian Believers in Egypt has declined, yet the Lord is deepening the faith of many through disciple‑making movements and through the use of a ministry app. One team is working to ignite a healthy and sustainable disciple‑making movement in Egypt. They train local Christian believers in the biblical principles [...]
Eritrea has made progress in improving child health over recent years, but the global rise in child deaths in 2025 was a serious concern. In Eritrea, children under five have benefited from vaccination programs, better nutrition, and improved access to health care. Mothers and babies have been receiving more medical attention than in the past, [...]
DJIBOUTI: At least nine people have died and dozens remain missing after a boat sank off the coast of Djibouti. The vessel was reportedly carrying migrants, highlighting the ongoing risks faced during dangerous sea crossings. Rescue efforts are underway, but challenging conditions are slowing operations. Families are left in uncertainty as authorities search for survivors. [...]
SOMALIA: United Nations has raised a fresh alarm as hunger conditions worsen across Somalia, with millions at risk of severe food insecurity. Prolonged drought, conflict, and economic instability have deepened the crisis, leaving families struggling to access basic meals. Humanitarian agencies warn that children are among the most affected, facing malnutrition and health risks. Displacement [...]
People in Eritrea face serious and ongoing human rights problems. Reports from the United Nations Human Rights Council say the government has committed crimes like torture, imprisonment, and forced labor for many years. Many citizens are forced into long and unpaid national service, sometimes for life, and even children can be affected. People who speak [...]
Oppression in Eritrea has been widely reported by international organizations and news outlets for many years. The government has been accused of restricting freedom of speech, controlling the media, and imprisoning people without proper trials. One example is the case of Eritrean cartoonist Biniam Solomon, who has recently been released from prison after spending about [...]
Gebremedhin Gebregergis, an Eritrean Orthodox priest, has been imprisoned for more than twenty years in Eritrea without any charge or trial. He was arrested on 19 November 2004 together with two other Christians. Since then, they have been held at the Central Criminal Investigation Centre in Wengel Mermera, a prison known for harsh conditions. Reports [...]
