Media Skills for Eritrea: Asmara’s Ministry of Information wrapped a two-month training on photography and video production, with 19 trainees (including 10 women) plus participants from partner institutions; the program covered cameras, lighting, sound, photo history, and evaluation, and certificates were issued on 4 June. Youth & Technical Training: The Sawa and Higher Education Institutions branch of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students delivered three months of vocational training to 400+ college students across business and engineering tracks, including sign language, solar installation, computer technology, electronics, satellite dish installation, and graphics. Education Infrastructure: In Gogni sub-zone (Gash-Barka), an elementary school was constructed at a cost of over 3 million Nakfa, with five classrooms, in collaboration with the regional administration and Defense Forces. Energy & Climate Context: The Great Green Wall push across Sahel countries—including Eritrea—aims to restore degraded land and boost food, water, and jobs, though progress remains slower than planned. Regional Trade Risk: With tensions around the Bab el-Mandeb and wider Red Sea routes, shipping and energy planners are watching Eritrea’s maritime neighborhood closely for potential disruptions. UN on Libya Migration Tensions: The UN condemned attacks and threats against its staff in Tripoli after protests tied to misinformation about UNHCR’s role in Libya.