Martyrs Day Mobilisation: Eritrea marked 20 June with candlelight vigils, cultural programs, tree planting, environmental sanitation, and walkathons across Asmara and regions including Gash Barka and Barentu, with Defense Forces participation and senior officials attending. Climate & Rangeland Resilience: On 17 June, a national workshop under “Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.” highlighted desertification and drought risks, pointing to ongoing rangeland identification and conservation efforts. Water, Soil & Sanitation Drive: Popular environmental sanitation campaigns continued in Central Region, including at Asmara Martyrs Cemetery, Halibet National Referral Hospital, and Keren, alongside water and soil conservation work in Nakfa sub-zone. Youth Skills for Industry: Southern Region provided 550+ youth with 3–6 month vocational training in nine fields, including solar installation, electricity line work, computer tech, and first aid—aimed at practical job readiness and local development. Humanitarian Coordination: An OCHA delegation met Eritrean officials to review development priorities, climate impacts, and program activities, including visits to nutrition services, a solar-powered water supply project, and integrated organic agriculture. Health System Spotlight: WHO’s Africa Regional Director visited Eritrea, touring Azel Pharmaceutical Factory, Orotta Cardiac Center, and hospitals, and discussing system strengths and remaining challenges. Energy & Trade Context: A World Bank update warned Sub-Saharan growth may slow in 2026 due to energy shocks and weaker demand, with implications for regional production and logistics. Regional Security Watch: EEPA reported RSF mobilisation around El Obeid in Sudan, with displacement and climate-linked pressures continuing to strain stability.