Interview with EriArtists – Be'emnet, Layne Tadese (LT), Walid Said, Ruta (diamond), Saba (Injera Soul), Winta Ephrem, Salina-Lianda-Haben (EriAm sisters)

By Warom Felix Okello July 27, 2010 Arua Two Ugandans are being held for allegedly killing an Eritrean in the South Sudan capital of Juba at the weekend. Tedros Kidane was killed and his car stolen allegedly by the Ugandans. His body was recovered in a septic tank after five days. The Eritrean was working with [...]

EriAm Sisters interview - Sawa 2010 Eritrea Youth Festival

28 July 2010 The Red Sea Restaurant 85 Camberwell Road, SE5 Tel: 0207 277 4494 I was intrigued when I was given my mission to review the Red Sea Restaurant, listed as Eritrean and Italian cuisine! One country in the Med and the other on the shores of the Red Sea. What on earth could this [...]

Interview with EriArtists (EriAm Sisters, Winta Efrem, Soul Injera and others - Sawa 2010 Eritrea Youth Festival

President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea Holds Meeting in Chad with Leaders of Various Countries Asmara, 23 ; July 2010 - President Isaias Afwerki who is attending the 12th regular CEN-SAD Summit in the Chadian capital of Njamena yesterday held meetings with leaders of various member states.

In a meeting with the Libyan leader Muamar Khadafi and Chadian President Idris Debi, President Isaias conducted discussion on the issues pertaining to CEN-SAD and ways of fostering cooperation and complementarity among members states with a view to strengthening the organization, as well as bilateral relations of partnership and cooperation.

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Fashion Show - Sawa 2010 Eritrea Youth Festival

Comedy/ Drama - Sawa 2010 Eritrea Youth Festival

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Sawa 2010 Eritrea Youth Festival 23rd Round National Service Graduate and 4th ERI-Youth Festival Officially Opened Sawa, 16 July 2010 – The 23rd round national service members graduated today and the 4th ERI-Youth Festival was officially opened with vivid enthusiasm. Speaking at the official graduation ceremony, President Isaias Afwerki congratulated all the participants and particularly the youth from abroad saying: "You have made us proud!" He then expressed his appreciation to all those who organized the uplifting event. President Isaias went on to point out that at a time when today's youth are being perceived as less responsible than previous generations; Eritrean youths have proven that their strength and steadfastness continues to grow. "At a stage where Eritrea is engaged in the nation building process as well as the national resolute rebuff, young Eritreans inside the country and abroad need to arm themselves with competent skills and knowledge so as to effectively overcome present and future challenges," he reminded. Finally, the President called on the youth to strengthen their efforts through making work, knowledge and skills as their primary tools for their objectives and struggle, and expressed conviction that the outcome of their efforts will be evident in practice in ten years time. The Commander of the Sawa Center of Education and Military training, Col. Ezra Woldegebriel on his part stated that Sawa is not only a testament to the sovereignty of all coming generations but is also a center for cultivating competent youth that are the driving force of the country. He went on to point out that together with the 23rd national services members, Sawa has nurtured 400,000 youths in the past 16 years. Indicating that Sawa is continuously targeted by enemy forces because it is the center for nurturing youth that are the primary force that are building the nation, Col. Ezra underlined that Sawa will continue to cultivate those who will build Eritrea's bright future, irrespective of the schemes of disgruntled quarters. Also speaking at the occasion, the Chairman of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students, Mr. Sultan Seid expressed his appreciation to all those who organized the event and stated that Eritrean youth continue to grow stronger in the face of unrelenting hostilities and conspiracies. He went on to emphasize that such hostilities will only serve in further reinforcing the country's youth. The event that heralded the graduation ceremony of the 23rd round members of national service and the opening of the 4th Eritrean youth festival was adorned with military parades and cultural shows, while prizes were handed out to students who excelled in their studies and training. The youth festival in which tens of thousands of Eritreans from inside the country and abroad are participating will continue till 19 July with a variety of activities.

President Omar Hassan Al-Beshir conducts working visit to EritreaAsmara, 12 July 2010 - President Omar Hassan Al-Beshir of Sudan today conducted a working visit to Eritrea. President Isaias Afwerki accorded him warm welcome on arrival at Asmara International Airport in the morning hours today.

The two leaders held extensive discussion at the State Palace on bilateral relations and its development, the issue of Sudanese unity and the South Sudan Referendum process, as well as the situation in Somalia and its developments.

In the meeting that was conducted in line with the Eritrean-Sudanese special relations and the continuous consultations between the two leaders on issues of mutual interest, ; exchange of views was held on promoting development along the common border and bilateral economic cooperation.

Also on talks regarding the Eritrean-Djiboutian issue, President Al-Beshir asserted that his country supports the Qatari initiative towards normalizing Eritrean-Djiboutian relations.

In briefings he gave to local and international medial outlets following the meeting, Mr. Yemane Gebreab, Head of Political Affairs at the PFDJ, explained Eritrea’s stance of support to the unity and stability of Sudan. Likewise, he said that Eritrea believes military interference on the Somali issue would only complicate and aggravate the situation rather than bringing about a solution. In this regard, Mr. Yemane pointed out that a lasting peace and genuine solution to the Somali problem could only be achieved on the basis of a peaceful and inclusive dialogue among Somali nationals.

The Sudanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Ali Ahmed Kerti, indicated on his part that Eritrea maintains clear stance as regards Sudanese unity, and that President Isaias continues to make constructive and vital contribution with all the concerned parties regarding the Sudanese issue. He further stated that the Sudanese leader received briefings from President Isaias on current Eritrean-Djiboutian

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