Mereja Forum

[Zmeselo]

Poor News Analyses Undermines Potential for Understanding

By Bana Negusse

https://shabait.com/2021/05/08/poor-new ... rstanding/

GENERAL

May 8, 2021



The Tigray People’s Liberation Front’s (TPLF) launch of a massive attack on the Ethiopian Northern Command in early November last year has entailed considerable humanitarian ramifications, even if the worst case scenario has been avoided through swift and effective countermeasures that have thwarted its sinister designs. Prevailing challenges must indeed be gauged against the intractable quagmire that would have enveloped the region, had the TPLF’s “blitzkrieg” succeeded.

Be that as it may, the fallouts of the conflict have, and continue to compound, an already complex situation for the Horn of Africa. The host of challenges afflicting the region include the COVID-19 pandemic, long-running regional disagreements and tensions related to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Ethiopia’s mega-dam on the Nile), and one of the worst locust outbreaks in decades (which has raised the dark specter of hunger, unemployment, and poverty for millions).

What has also been a leading, prominent dimension of the situation that has unfolded over the past several months has been the relentless barrage of disinformation, mainly concocted, planted, and disseminated by TPLF remnants and their well-remunerated external networks and sympathizers, as well as a steady stream of poor analyses, commentary, and general reporting.

For instance, it can only be described as mind-boggling and perplexing how some so-called experts and corporate, mainstream media outlets have unceasingly been claiming and reporting, without any credible evidence or investigative scrutiny, that Eritrea, is actually masterminding everything unfolding across the Horn as it slowly and craftily implements its

secretly hatched plans for a grand regional empire

(Foreign Policy Magazine; Al Jazeera).

According to the lines of the plot that has been so aggressively spread on, one day Eritrea is

managing and controlling Ethiopia; then next the Sudan; and still the following one it is overseeing and running Somalia.

This is one school of thought, in the milieu of detractors. The other complementary school of thought dubs – without a shred of evidence or cogent arguments – that,

Eritrea’s role is invariably negative and can only exacerbate the problems in Ethiopia.

The common thread in both camps that portrays Eritrea as an omnipotent and omnipresent regional player is in sharp contrast with the stifling and disparaging narrative throughout the past decades that depicted the country as

crisis-ridden and on the verge of internal implosion,

(as often proclaimed by the ICG and others).

Furthermore, we also should be in total awe and wonderment of the amazing imagery of the TPLF that has been regularly presented and projected across recent weeks and months. These remarkable portrayals, which are truly masterpieces, have regularly depicted the TPLF as having been an innocent, honest party and a longtime “force for good”. We are encouraged to believe, that the TPLF has always been genuinely committed to peace and dialogue.

Of course, this is all dishonest and deluded. Nothing could be further from the truth. In stark contrast to the portrayals and imagery being spread across the media, the indelible facts are that the TPLF ignited the developments of the past several months. It is the TPLF that has been preparing for war, stockpiling weapons, and training militias for years (utilizing funds that were actually destined for development in the Tigray Region). And it is the TPLF that has been the obstacle to peace and the central cause of so much of the tension, violence, and instability that have unfolded over the past several months and years.

The misguided, dishonest, images and portrayals are also a sharp, bitter insult to the tens of millions of people in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and across the rest of the Horn of Africa who have been the unfortunate recipients of the TPLF’s so-called

deep and genuine commitment to peace and dialogue.

Here, it is also interesting to note the absolute hypocrisy that has been routinely flaunted by certain commentators, and even countries, in the criticisms raised about the response taken against the TPLF’s crimes.

Last November, the TPLF launched a massive attack on all contingents of Ethiopia’s Northern Command. Its objectives – which it openly boasted of – were to take control of the Northern Command (which possessed 80% of Ethiopia’s entire weaponry) and then march to Addis Ababa, in order to topple the Federal Government. The plan also involved the goal of invading Eritrea to implement “regime change” and incorporate large swathes of sovereign Eritrean territory, into Tigray. Contrary to its planning and expectations, the TPLF failed. However, was Ethiopia – and the broader Horn of Africa – supposed to sit idly as the TPLF launched acts of war, terror, and sedition? Can Ethiopia and the region, now, really be expected to accommodate the group’s remnants?

For context, did Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered figures from all of US history, remain idle or negotiate with the South Carolina militia leaders that attacked Fort Sumter in 1861? Or, more recently, consider how Spanish authorities duly responded to the unauthorized referendum on Catalan independence in October 2017. Not only was there a crackdown by police, with considerable violence and what was then described as an

excessive and unnecessary use of force,

many of the leaders and organizers of the Catalan movement were arrested and sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their seditious activities.

Recently, the European Parliament even voted to waive the immunity of Catalonia’s former regional Head of Government and two former cabinet members, who have been in exile and subject to European arrest warrants issued by Spain for sedition and “misuse of public funds”. How would have Spain and the EU responded if these leaders went beyond organizing an election and instead carried out a massive military attack on the country’s largest military headquarters that led to countless deaths, injuries, and damages?

Obviously, the question raised is rhetorical and the correct response requires little deep thought; it quickly answers itself.

Finally, it is remarkable that we continue to see so many commentators and so-called experts imploring the West to “do something” or to intervene. However, the notion that the West has been failing to intervene in this region or ongoing events is not only mistaken, it is a complete and total inversion of the truth. Do pause for a moment to consider just how the TPLF was able to purchase vast amounts of military hardware and arms, worth billions of dollars. The simple, undeniable fact is that the certain powers have actually been massively involved and played an important role in many of the events and developments that have led us to this point.

Based on the belief that the TPLF-led Ethiopian government was vital to protecting their geostrategic interests and foreign policy aims, the various countries provided it with unlimited military, economic, and diplomatic cover. This was despite the fact that the TPLF’s nearly 30-years long reign over Ethiopia was marked by massive levels of corruption, harsh and violent crackdowns on its perceived internal opponents, the illegal invasion and military occupation of several neighboring countries, the exclusion and marginalization of several of Ethiopia’s major ethno linguistic and religious groups from political and economic life, the denial of humanitarian and food aid from “disloyal” segments of the country, and counterinsurgencies involving war crimes and crimes against humanity (including executions, rape, torture, arbitrary arrests, and various other abuses).

Again, it is indisputable that the situation that has unfolded in recent months in Tigray Region of Ethiopia, as well as some other parts of the Horn of Africa is challenging. These developments, indeed, raise serious points of concern. Unfortunately, the incessant spread of disinformation, poor analyses, and shoddy commentary will do little to help in truly understanding the situation or expediting enduring remedies.


____________________









ኣብ ልብና ሰፊርኩም! ዕላል ምስ 8 ሰማእታት ኣብ ባድመ፡ ከባቢ ደምበ ኣስመራ። Spending the day with 8 Martyrs, in Badme. Mussie Photo Asmara

[Zmeselo]

Statement by Miss. Yohana Paulos, Technical Advisor, on IMO Matters at the 103rd Maritime Safety Committee Session

https://shabait.com/2021/05/08/statemen ... e-session/

GENERAL

May 8, 2021



Statement of the State of Eritrea on document No. MSC 103/9/3/Rev.1 submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran under Agenda item 9 ‘Measures to enhance maritime security’, of the MSC 103rd Session.

Madame Chair, Your Excellencies and respected delegations,

The Government of the State of Eritrea wishes to express its appreciation to the International Maritime Organization’s 103rd Maritime Safety Committee for this opportunity and would like to address the Session in regards to this agenda point, specifically the draft resolution MSC 103/9/3 Rev. 1 presented by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Located along the busiest maritime commercial route and having one of the longest coastlines on the Red-Sea, Eritrea attaches utmost importance to the safety and security of its own as well as that of international maritime route along its boundary. Eritrea strongly believes that the Red-Sea and its international maritime route’s safety and security should, primarily, be the legal responsibility and obligation of the littoral States.

Accordingly, the Eritrean navy has been and, with limited resources, continues to play an important role in securing Eritrea’s territorial waters and adjacent maritime route from unlawful activities such as terrorism, piracy, drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal fishing etc. that might threaten the safety of this vital maritime route. Additionally, Eritrea is an active member of the Council of Arab and African Coastal States of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden which was established for coordination and cooperation purposes of protecting the safety and security of the Red Sea.

Eritrea on the other hand, firmly believes, that vessels that navigate through international waters should always abide by the international maritime safety rules and regulations and should respect territorial integrity of littoral states, and therefore, condemns any sort of trespassing by vessels to a country’s territorial waters without the consent and permission of those littoral States.

Madame Chair,

Allow me to walk you through the main issue of why, the Eritrean Government wishes to address this session. A technically classified “General Cargo” Ship-named SAVIZ, which sails under the Iranian Flag, first appeared on the Red-Sea international territorial waters towards the end of 2016 for a mission that is unknown to the Eritrean Government. The Ship remained anchored close to the Dahlak Archipelago of Eritrea for few years, at times, violating the Eritrean territorial frontiers. Despite multiple incidents of infringement by the Ship, the Government of Eritrea did not opt for a unilateral action against it, with the belief that, doing so might endanger the safety and security of the commercial route which is of great international importance. As a solution, the Eritrean President H.E. Isaias Afewerki wrote an official letter, on the 23rd of February 2020, to the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Belgium (President of the UNSC at the time), voicing Eritrea’s concerns regarding the intrusive presence of the vessel and calling for legal action by the UNSC. A copy of the same letter was simultaneously sent to H.E. Antonio Guterres, but unfortunately, no reply was given from either of them.

In the meantime, it is to be recalled that on the 6th of April 2021, SAVIZ was attacked by unknown entities. The attack and subsequent explosion happened, inside Eritrea’s territorial waters. In that regard, the Government of the State of Eritrea would like to share its grave concern with this Session that such a unilateral action, inside the Eritrean maritime borders, violates the sovereignty of Eritrea. The Government of Eritrea also rejects any unilateral attack in the international maritime waters as it can compromise the safety of navigation and can create unnecessary security situation which goes contrary to the International Maritime Organization’s safety rules and regulations, which is based on smooth and orderly movement of vessels across the world.

Madame Chair,

Eritrea alongside the littoral states of the Red Sea remains committed to work with the International Maritime Organisation and partners in line with the International Code for the Security of Ships and Port Facilities, the ISPS Code as well as the SOLAS Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. This is evident in the sharp decline of piracy and armed robbery in the Red Sea, as reflected in GISIS website.

The declaration of the Red Sea as a high risk area would be detrimental to international maritime trade which is already under severe pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and would cause an insurmountable strain on the development and prosperity of the littoral states and countries, which depend on the ports of those littoral states.

Madame Chair,

My delegation wishes to stress the overwhelming repercussions of considering the Red Sea as a High Risk Area and requests that member states adhere to the International Maritime Organisation’s safety and security rules and regulations and that the Maritime Safety Committee dismisses the proposal of designating the Red Sea as a High Risk Area.

Finally, I wish to take this opportunity to convey and reiterate my Government’s commitment and readiness to work with partner countries as well as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to ensure the safety and security of the Red-Sea international commercial route.

I thank you!

Friday, 7th May 2021


_______________________







I’m very excited, for my first Grand Tour @giroditalia
NATNAEL TESFATSION: @NATNAELTESFATS1



Natnael Berhane!

[Temt]

Zmeselo,
Thanks for sharing this statement from our government. But what exactly did the Mullah of Iran said on the destruction of their ship, which was anchored in a territory of water that doesn't belong to Tehran?

[Zmeselo]

Thirty years on the road of HRH development

By Lwam Kahsay

https://shabait.com/2021/05/08/thirty-y ... velopment/

NATION BUILDING

May 8, 2021



The Government of Eritrea established a comprehensive macro policy that includes the strategy of developing human resources for health as the key to attain modern and developed health system, which focuses on providing primary health care to all people. To make this a reality, the government has been making efforts over the years to develop and maintain capable and motivated health workers. The efforts are part of sector-wide reforms that aim to transform and strengthen health service delivery throughout the country.

Following a situational analysis of the current status of human resources systems and practices in the health sector, the national human resources strategic plan has been developed. The focus of the Human Resources for Health (HRH) strategic plan is on developing the most appropriate, feasible and cost-effective mix of strategies to ensure equity in the deployment of health workers and access to quality care; irrespective of geographic locations and make health professions attractive.


Dr. Berhane Debru

According to Dr. Berhane Debru, Act. Director General of the Department of Policy, Planning and Human Resources Development at the Ministry of Health, modern medicine was introduced to Eritrea during the Italian colonization, and in 1955 the Nursing School was established in Asmara. During the armed struggle, the EPLF established a healthcare system with all the essential units; including operation rooms at its base in Sahel and gave health care services in the liberated areas.

Following Eritrea’s independence in 1991, the government has engaged in building and renewing hospitals. In the first decade following Eritrea’s independence in 1991, the Ministry of Health (MoA) engaged in raising people’s awareness about the benefits of modern medicine. The following decade, 2001 to 2011, the government mainly focused on renovating old hospitals and building new regional hospitals. After 2011, the MoA shifted its focus to building new regional referral hospitals and a national referral hospital. As a result, referral hospitals were built in Barentu, Tesseney Assab, Dekemhare and Mendefera and Orotta National Referral Hospital was built in Asmara.

Dr. Berhane noted that the total number of health facilities in Eritrea was 93 (16 hospitals, 5 health centers, 72 clinics and health stations) before independence, which has risen to 341 in post-independence Eritrea. This has resulted in 80% of the Eritrean people having access to health care, by travelling a maximum of 10 km from their home.

To determine HRH requirements, the MoH prescribed levels of health care service delivery as defined in the national health policy of 2004 and 2006. According to the policy, there are three levels of service delivery — primary, secondary and tertiary levels.

The services given at community health, health station, health center and community hospital are categorized under primary level services, the regional referral hospitals under secondary level and the national referral hospitals under tertiary level.

Community health services offer basic health services and form the foundation of the health delivery system. They are delivered by community health agents or volunteers; such as village health workers and traditional birth attendants.

Health station services: the first formal health care unit of primary level service, refers to facilities that provide basic preventive and curative services and awareness raising messages about public health. Their service includes health education, treatment of minor ailments, reproductive/child health services, family planning, school health services, immunization services for children and mothers and continuation of TB treatment.

Health center services is a primary health care facility above the health station providing preventive and curative health services and awareness raising messages about public health and has both out-patient and in-patient sections, with appropriate laboratory services. They are staffed with nurses, nurse-midwives, laboratory technicians, pharmacy technicians, public health technicians and associate nurses.

Community Hospitals (CH): are hospital services in the sub-zones, which are at the apex of the primary level of health service delivery. Some Sub-zones have more than one CH serving as referral hospitals to the primary health care facilities, within a catchment area. A CH offers both out-patient and in-patient services and is equipped to perform minor surgical and obstetric procedures and provides basic laboratory support services.

Regional Referral Hospitals (ZRH): which are secondary facilities, are the highest referral hospitals at regional level. It offers specialized services in medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, and eye, dental and mental health, and emergency and trauma services. They also serve as clinical training sites for health workers.

National Referral Hospital (NRH) services, which give the highest level services, are categorized as tertiary level. NRHs are specialized facilities located in Asmara serving the entire country. They are Orotta Hospital for surgical and medical cases for adults, Orotta Pediatric Hospital, Orotta Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Berhan Ayni Ophthalmic Hospital and St.Mary’s Psychiatric Hospital. These facilities are staffed with high level specialists, on a range of specialties.

Alongside its efforts in building and renewing infrastructures, the MoH has been developing human resources to meet the growing needs in terms of quantity and quality. Training and staff development interventions have been initiated at the pre-service and in -service levels to ensure availability of adequate numbers and appropriate mix of health works, who are equipped with knowledge, skills and right attitudes to deliver quality care. To improve the supply of HRH, the government provides opportunities for training free of charge to all staff members or trainees.

The government also established a medical school in 2004 and is keen to implement initiatives, that ensure a sustainable supply of health workers. The initiatives include: bridging courses to prepare students for diploma and degree courses, affirmative action for disadvantaged ethnic groups, promoting and securing funding for distance learning targeting younger health workers, supporting graduates to remain in the country and providing opportunities for professional development for senior positions within the MoH structure.

The establishment of training centers, colleges of health sciences and school of medicine was one of the most important steps the government took in human resource development. The school of health science was founded in 1998, Orotta School of Medicine in 2004 and the school of specialization in 2008 with a vision to produce qualified health professionals. Moreover, three schools of associate nurses were built at different locations. The first one was built in 2003 in Barentu to serve Gash Barka and Anseba regions, another was built in 2005 in Ghindae to serve Northern and Southern Red Sea and the third one was built in Mendefera in 2007 to serve Central and Southern regions.

Regarding the initiatives taken in human resource development in the health sector Dr. Birhane said, the number of medical doctors has increased from 100 in 1997 to 291 (192%) in 2020. In the same period, the number of dentists has risen from 6 to 59 (883%), the number of nurses from 625 to 1474 (135%), the number of assistant nurses from 1220 to 2918 (139%), dental therapists from 11 to 165 (1400%), pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from 97 to 486 (401%), laboratory technicians from 99 to 517 (422%), radiologists from 28 to 132 (371%), physiotherapy technicians from 6 to 140 (2233%), and doctors with specialization from 5 to 74 (1380%).


____________________



How the horse-drawn carriage came back in Asmara during lockdown

By Natnael Yebio W.

https://shabait.com/2021/05/08/how-the- ... -lockdown/

ARTS & SPORTS

May 8, 2021



After a year of restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid- 19, we are now starting to see the country resume normal life. Schools are open, restaurants/ cafes are back to business and public transport has fully resumed. I never thought, the sight of red buses and yellow cars can be so reassuring. How the roads of Harnet Avenue, missed the company of whizzing taxis and red buses! It is a sight, for soar eyes. But of course, the restrictions in most public activities and the prevention guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health has paid-off in controlling the spread of the pandemic in the country and keeping the public safe.

During lockdown and before the resumption of public transport this month, Eritreans had resorted to different forms of transportation. The bike was the number one mode of transportation chosen by Eritreans young and old, followed by the electric bike. And then you have the Carrossa, the buggy or carriage as it is known around the world. It is old and slow, but reliable and eco friendly.

It is said the Carrossa from the Italian Carrozza (Carriage, coach) arrived with the Italians in 1890 (the year the Italians occupied Eritrea), during which cars were rarities all over the world. The use of horse-drawn carriages to transport people and goods, was common.

The Italians made their way to Asmara from Massawa via Filfil, riding on covered wagons. In the 1920s in Eritrea, mules pulled heavy carriages laden with army supplies. Horses pulled coaches, for people. The first Carrossas, were four-wheeled carriages and were covered. You wanted to go to Adi Quala? Va Bene, Sali. Every ten kilometers a fresh horse waited along the road to be harnessed and gallop, until the next tapa (Halting Place).

Gradually, the natives began to rent them and drive them. Then, they owned them. The covering was taken off and the wheels reduced to two. Our Carrossa or buggy was on the making, an open one-horse drawn two-wheeled coach.

In the 1950s, most of the coachmen were Eritreans. People used Carrossa to go to the hospital, to church, to the market, to visit relatives, and of course to reach home after work.

Besides, Carrossa transported cases of beer, cognac and araki bottles. And at times, tourists would rent them to have some fun.

Back in the day, kids loved being sent by their mothers to fetch a Carrossa. Every child was eager, to carry out such an adventurous task. It meant that they got a ride as they directed the coachman (be’al Carrossa), back to the house. The price was usually fixed, but open to negotiation.

Sometimes, the Carrossa were used as a means to transport goods. Addey Tekea goes to the market, to buy taff. She will have it ground at the mill. So it happened at times that Addey Tekea left the family’s supply of taff with the coachman (probably an acquaintance or relative), instructed him as to the location of her house and walked home. She was sure, that the taff would arrive home safely.

In the fifties, since the number of those who could afford cars was small, Carrossa were used to transport brides, and the bridegrooms from Church to the das (tent pitched for the wedding reception).

As traffic became denser in Asmara, the buggies became a headache for city administrators and the traffic police. So it was finally decided to confine them, some special areas of the city.

With the passage of time, their owners began to borrow money and buy taxis. My uncle was one of the few, who kept his Carrossa.

Why don’t you sell the carriage and buy a taxi, like Aboy Tesfai?

asked Kibrom’s son, one day.

WHAT? Sell it? How dare you ask me, such a thing? This carriage put clothes on your back and your siblings. It also sent you all to school, my dear son. I’ll not abandon a horse that has been so kind to me and my family, for a piece of metal.

And, that was the end of that conversation.

Now there are only a few buggies serving the public mainly transporting milk around different neighborhoods in the city, while a few others are novelty carriages used for wedding pictures.

But the mighty buggy, had to make a comeback. Everyone loves a comeback story. Fast forward to the year 2020, in the absence of public transport. The buggy had become one of the easiest and fastest ways to move from one part of the city to the other because the size of the Carrossa only allows one or two people in addition to the coachman, which also promotes social-distancing. Some became creative and put small cover roofs on their carriages to protect their customers, from the scorching heat of the sun.

Just as in the 1950s people used the Carrossa to go to downtown, to visit relatives and the market. This time around, it was Kibrom’s son who was driving the Carrossa. I don’t actually know what the criteria’s are to become coachmen, though. Do you need a license for it? Do you have to learn how to make a U-turn, or parallel parking?

[Zmeselo]

Zmeselo,
Thanks for sharing this statement from our government. But what exactly did the Mullah of Iran said on the destruction of their ship, which was anchored in a territory of water that doesn't belong to Tehran?

This is what Reuters, has reported about it:

https://www.reuters.com/article/iran-sh ... SKBN2BU0WF

[Zmeselo]

“Human Satellite”

By Kesete Ghebrehiwet

https://shabait.com/2021/05/08/how-the- ... -lockdown/

Q & A

May 8, 2021



Born and raised in Mensura, Satellite Aregay went to Primary and Junior schools in Mensura sub-zone. Since there wasn’t any secondary school in her locality, she joined Aqordet Boarding School to begin a decisive journey that paved the road to her success. Her parents supported her, to excel at school. She is now head of the Veterinary Science Department, at Halhale Agricultural Dairy Farm.

Let’s begin, with your name. Why did your parents call you, Satellite?

My father, was a freedom fighter. He was listening to radio programs while he was in the trenches and he learned about satellites and other technological breakthroughs, in the 1980s. This was an overwhelming experience for him and he vowed to his friends in the battlefields, that he would name his first born child “Satellite” – a human Satellite. He believed very strongly that if human made artificial satellite is making huge contribution in communications, aviation and military works, there is no reason why their children in the post-independence period would not make a difference in everything. That is why, he called me “Satellite”.



So, have you become the satellite your father aspired?

I may not have achieved much, but I am making efforts to upgrade my skills in my profession. My father is very pleased, with the progress I have made. But, this is not the end of the journey and I am looking forward to attaining more success.

Tell us about your schooling and the progress you made, after going to college?

I had a big dream, in my early childhood. I was very keen to attend school and reach a higher level of achievement. Supporting my family, was the utmost priority for me. After completing my 12th grade classes in Sawa, I joined Halhale College of Agriculture. Since I had accumulated some knowledge about veterinary science from my aunt, who is a Veterinary Science expert, I was very interested to study this field. My dream came true and I studied Veterinary Science for four years, at college. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 2016 and am now looking forward to developing professionally, by going to graduate school.

How helpful, were the courses you attended?

The courses, were very helpful. But there were, of courses, challenges in implementing the theoretical knowledge on the ground. The practical courses I attended for two years at Elabered Farm, helped me in mastering the necessary skills in veterinary science. I am very lucky to work at Halhale Dairy Farm, which is a kind of a college, where I have been honing my skills. The practical courses were more interesting, than the theory. Practicing on different cow species helped me acquire an all rounded knowledge about the characteristics and advantages of select species of dairy cattle, in increasing production. I am now working as head of Veterinary Science Department, at Halhale Agricultural Dairy Farm.

Do you think, you have turned your dream into reality?

I am lucky, to work in a field of my interest. From the very beginning, I have been assigned to work as a veterinarian. Working at a big dairy farm, that has a bright prospect is very encouraging. I often think of the contribution the institution will make toward augmenting meat and dairy production, and this is what makes me consider myself very lucky to work in such a big national institution. With the knowledge I have accumulated over the years I have worked as a veterinarian, I can now make a contribution.

Were you, a clever student?

The credit for my academic achievement, goes to my parents. My parents, were the vehicle in the journey I traveled at all levels of my education. My father helped me when I was a primary school student, and this was a solid foundation for me. I was a prize winner in all my schooling, from primary all the way through secondary level of education. My siblings have also followed in my footsteps, in their academic career.

What was the challenge of going to the boarding school as a female student, learning far away from home?

We were 12 female students from Mensura sub-zone, who joined Aqordat Boarding Secondary School, and I was the only student that reached this level of achievement. Some students feared that they could not attend school far away from home and withdrew. Their parents were not also willing to send their female children, to a distant school. But the strong interest I had to attend school and the commitment and encouragement of my parents and that of my teachers at the boarding school, were the reasons for my success. My experience living in a community at the boarding school was also quite helpful, for my studies in Sawa.



What are the most engaging activities, at the Dairy Farm?

A total of 80 veterinary science graduates are currently working, at Halhale Agricultural Dairy Farm. Sixty of them have a degree, while the rest 20- have diplomas. There are six sections, but all the activities are done collectively. Even though I am head of Veterinary Science Department, I equally share the work load with my colleagues. Some of us take care of the newly born calves, others observe the conditions of pregnant cows and cows that have delivered; while the rest monitor the general health conditions of the cattle. We work hard to become versatile, instead of confining ourselves to one specialty. We are all made to work in the other sections, after staying in one section for about two years. We also give vaccinations to the dairy cattle at the institution, and cattle of the farmers in the areas around Halhale. We are at work, 24/7.

Any message you would like to convey, to female students?

The message I have is not only for female students or women workers, but for all youth. Every individual, should have an interest in agriculture. Given the fact that around 80% of the Eritrean population depends on agriculture, the knowledge and awareness of the youth about farm activities need to be enhanced to help develop the agricultural sector. Women should be committed to work in areas that are traditionally considered men’s and should make use of all the available opportunities.

Thank you, for sharing your experience with us.


_________________________




8 mai 1945. Un bouquet de fleurs du jardin de la Résidence de France pour honorer la mémoire de notre compatriote qui repose au cimetière militaire Asmara et celle de tous ceux qui ont perdu la vie au cours de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale. [Software translation: May 8, 1945. A bouquet of flowers from the garden of the Residence of France to honor the memory of our compatriots, who rest in the Asmara military cemetery and that of all those who lost their lives during the Second World War.] muriel soret: @murielsoret






Muriel Soret, is the French Ambassador to Eritrea.

[Zmeselo]

EmbassyMedia - CAR PARADE - To MARK ERITREA"S 30h ANNIVERSARY

New Eritrean Video 2021 ቃለ መሕትት ምስ ኣቶ ኢሳቅ ጸጋይ (ኣብ ስርዓት ደርግ ዋና ኣማሓዳር ኤርትራ ብምዃን ዘገልገሉ)