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Lead storySociety · Eritrea
At UNICEF's Executive Board in New York, Eritrea highlighted preschool expansion and linked its new country programme to the Zero School's 50th anniversary.
Society · Not applicableThe General Assembly has endorsed an African-led call for maps that preserve countries’ relative areas, giving global support to the Equal Earth projection.
Diplomacy · EritreaPresident Isaias Afwerki welcomed Sudan’s Sovereign Council chairman for consultations on bilateral ties and regional and international issues.
Diplomacy · EritreaChargé d’Affaires Christine Meyer linked Eritrean and American independence before affirming Washington’s respect for Eritrea’s sovereignty and agreed borders.
Society · SudanKhartoum has ended its nighttime curfew, opening the way for longer trading hours as residents return and Sudan’s capital rebuilds services and public institutions.
Diplomacy · EritreaMahmoud Ali Youssouf and Eritrean representative Biniam Berhe discussed AU priorities and preparations for the forthcoming conflict-prevention summit in Luanda.
Society · EritreaOfficial figures show Eritrea's preschool network grew from 828 facilities to 2,004 during the 2025/2026 academic year, alongside a sharp rise in enrolment.
Sport · EritreaEritrean riders occupy the first four places—and five of the top eight—in the UCI Africa Tour table dated August 18, while Eritrea leads the nation ranking by more than three to one.
Society · EritreaEritrea called for predictable regional health financing, local production of essential medical supplies and stronger cross-border preparedness at a ministerial meeting in Dar es Salaam.
Diplomacy · SudanSudan and Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministers signed an agreement in Riyadh establishing a coordination council to organize wider political, economic and security cooperation.
Sport · EritreaEritrea’s Henok Mulubrhan is set to make his La Vuelta a España debut when the 21-stage Grand Tour begins on 22 August, adding another major race to the 26-year-old’s career.