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Eritrea: National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW)-Meeting on action plan for 2026
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The executive committee of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers conducted an activity assessment meeting of 2025 and held discussions on the plan of action for 2026 in Asmara on 29 and 30 December.
The meeting conducted extensive discussions on the reports presented, focusing on labor relations; foreign relations; administration and finance; human resources development; women and youth workers; as well as public relations. The meeting also discussed the action plan for 2026.
According to the reports presented, the number of new employment opportunities increased by 18%; training programs were organized with a view to enhancing the capacity of workers and productivity; seminars focusing on safety and health were conducted; commendable initiatives were undertaken to develop relations with international organizations as well as newly established professional associations; and vocational training in seven fields was provided to 150 workers at the Massawa Workers' Vocational Training Center.
The reports also indicated that special attention was provided to workers across the regions of the country, and encouraging activities were conducted to enhance the capacity of women workers.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.Eritrea: Vocational training to youth in Central Region
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Three months of theoretical and practical vocational training has been provided to 220 youth in Central sub-zone of the Central Region.
Mr. Sened Michael, head of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in the sub-zone, said that 129 youth were provided training in first aid, 54 in beauty salon skills, and 39 in computer technology.
Noting that the training program was part of the effort exerted by the union branch to enhance the overall capacity of youth, Mr. Yohannes Berhane, head of projects of the union branch in the Central Region, called on the trainees to practically apply the knowledge they gained from the training.
The administrator of the sub-zone, Ms. Hiwet Mogos, on her part, indicating the significance of the training in enhancing the capacity of youth, called on the trainees to apply the knowledge they gained in improving their livelihoods.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.Eritrea: National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) activity assessment meeting
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The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students conducted an activity assessment meeting for 2025 and discussion on the plan of action for 2026 from 26 to 28 December in Asmara.
According to reports presented at the meeting, effective programs have been carried out in administrations and schools to enhance political and organizational capacity, as well as the participation of youth and students; to develop students' interest and motivation in education; and to strengthen social awareness and productivity.
A detailed report was also presented on programs to which the union gives due attention, focusing on civic training programs, political seminars, organizational weeks, festivals of higher education institutions, the ‘Keiahti Embaba' organization week, and encouragement of outstanding students, among others.
Extensive discussion was also conducted regarding ‘youth centers' and their contribution to enhancing awareness, creativity, health, and other youth-related issues.
The participants also adopted various recommendations, including strengthening youth- and student-centered awareness-raising programs; developing the ‘Keiahti Embaba' organization; organizing training programs with a view to enhancing the overall capacity of youth; organizing programs to enhance innovation and creativity among youth; as well as conducting seminars and other promotional activities in line with resilience and development programs.
Noting that the commendable implementation of the programs was the result of active participation by parents, the community, Government and PFDJ institutions, as well as youth and students themselves, Mr. Salah Ahmedin, Chairman of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students, said that programs aimed at enhancing the participation and contribution of youth and students will be organized down to the level of area administrations.
Mr. Yosuf Saiq, head of Organizational Affairs of the PFDJ, on his part called on the union to finalize its five-year strategic plan and strive for its effective implementation.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.Eritrea: Training on administration and leadership
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Training on administration and leadership was provided to 72 youth in the Massawa sub-zone.
The training covered administration and leadership, self-development, communication, promotion of club activities, as well as teamwork and collective work.
Mr. Dawit Teklom, head of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in the sub-zone, indicating that the objective of the training was to enhance the overall capacity of the youth, said that similar training programs will be organized for members of the union.
Mr. Suleiman Yosuf, head of Political Affairs of the union branch, said that strong effort will be exerted to enhance the program in collaboration with partners so that it will have a solid community foundation.
At the event, an assessment of activities of 2025 was conducted, along with discussion on programs planned for 2026.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.Eritrea: Livestock vaccination in Molqui sub-zone
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During a livestock vaccination program conducted in November, around 100 thousand livestock were vaccinated in the Molqui sub-zone, according to Mr. Leul Gaim, head of livestock resources in the sub-zone.
In the program, which was carried out in 19 administrative areas of the sub-zone, 65 thousand livestock were vaccinated against various animal diseases, while 2,000 dogs were vaccinated against rabies.
Mr. Leul, indicating the cooperation of livestock owners, said that thanks to their support, the program was successfully implemented.
Commending the efforts the Government is undertaking to ensure the health of their livestock, the farmers called for the sustainability of the program.
According to the report, similar vaccination programs were carried out in the sub-zone in the months of April and May.
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