Eritrea–Qatar Ties: President Isaias Afwerki sent condolences to Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani after the death of Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, praising the former emir’s role in strengthening Eritrea–Qatar relations. National Education: Eritrea announced National School Leaving Examination results for 2025/26: 21,561 sat; 4,831 (22.4%) qualified for degree/diploma programs, with officials urging passers to follow college rules and non-passers to keep studying. Food Safety Policy: Eritrea’s Ministry of Agriculture, with FAO, held an inception workshop in Asmara to develop a National Food Control Policy and guide future national food law. Red Sea Human Impact: Yemeni fishermen missing since April 12 were found in Eritrea and are now returning home after negotiations and cost coverage by the Yemeni Coast Guard. Regional Politics & Law: A UN-backed panel warns AI is outpacing governance, while IMO reaffirmed freedom of navigation and transit passage under international law amid ongoing maritime tensions. Ethiopia–Egypt Water Row: Analyst Andrew Korybko said Ethiopia has the legal right to use the Abay River and accused Egypt of escalating “information warfare” over GERD. UK Visa Tightening (Eritrea Included): UK updated rules requiring entry clearance for Eritrean citizens (and many others) when travelling to or transiting through the UK.