International Literacy Day: A Look at Eritrea’s Progress

The fact that the youth literacy rate in Eritrea (92%) is considerably higher than that for adults (77%) provides strong evidence to suggest that the country’s efforts to strengthen the supply and quality of basic education programs have largely been successful. BY FIKREJESUS AMHAZION (Ph.D.) Yesterday, September 8th, International Literacy Day (ILD) was recognized and […]

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Highlights of President Isaias Interview on Domestic Issues

For 2018, sectors that will be accorded highest priority within the broader medium-term development goals will remain education, expansion of irrigation, agro-industries as well as traditional and commercial fishing. BY SHABAIT In the second part of the interview with local media on last Saturday, Presidents Isaias Afwerki stated that the country has achieved substantial progress […]

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