One-Party System Debate: A new Eritrean political essay argues the country’s liberation-era promise collapsed into a one-party state under President Isaias Afwerki, tracing decades of institutional drift and fear-based governance. Food Safety Policy: In Asmara, the Ministry of Agriculture with FAO launched an inception workshop to draft Eritrea’s National Food Control Policy, aiming to guide a future national food law and strengthen food safety across farms, markets, and households. Human Rights Mandate: EEPA reports the UN Human Rights Council extended the UN Special Rapporteur mandate on Eritrea’s human rights situation, with 23 countries voting in favour and Ethiopia backing the extension. Regional Security & Diplomacy: Coverage highlights Egypt-Eritrea maritime governance positions in the Red Sea, while Somalia formalised an Egypt maritime ports MoU—moves that keep Horn of Africa sea-lane politics in focus. Internet Access Reality: A global affordability roundup again flags Eritrea’s extreme cost of mobile data, underscoring how connectivity limits everyday economic and civic life. Education & Capacity Building: Mai-Nefhi College of Science graduated 300 students in its 19th commencement, with a minister urging graduates to apply skills in research and national development. Red Sea Rescue: Yemeni families received relief after 15 missing fishermen were found in Eritrea and prepared to return home after months at sea. AI Governance Watch: A UN-backed independent AI panel warns technology is advancing faster than governments can manage, adding pressure for faster public oversight.