Horn of Africa Security: EEPA reports RSF mobilising fighters around El Obeid in Sudan, with SAF air strikes responding and Red Sea State deploying forces to ease clashes between Bishariyn and Rashaida; Port Sudan resumed transhipment on 16 June after a suspension. Climate & Agriculture Resilience: Asmara marked World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought with a national workshop on rangelands, highlighting desertification, drought, and declining rangeland productivity as key constraints on food and livestock systems. Skills for Industry: Southern Region expanded vocational training for 550+ youth across nine fields, including electricity line installation and maintenance of solar energy systems—skills that feed directly into energy and construction capacity. Health & Local Production: WHO Africa Regional Director Mohamed Yakub Janabi visited Eritrea, touring Azel Pharmaceutical Factory and the Orotta Cardiac Center, pointing to priorities like universal health coverage and local pharmaceutical manufacturing. Diaspora & Community Life: Martyrs Day environmental sanitation campaigns drew participation from Eritrean Telecommunication workers, hospitals, and government bodies, reinforcing water/soil conservation links to agricultural production. Transport & Trade Link: SalamAir says it is adjusting Gulf routes due to conflict and competition, with new/soon-to-launch services including Djibouti and Asmara—an industry-relevant boost for regional connectivity.