Humanitarian & Development Coordination: An OCHA delegation led by Eden Wosornu met Eritrean officials in Asmara to review national development priorities, assess climate-change impacts, and strengthen cooperation, including visits to nutrition services in Adi-Tekelezan, a solar water-supply project in Embadorho, and the Akria National Model of Integrated Organic Agriculture. Agriculture & Climate Resilience: Eritrea marked the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought with a national workshop at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers Hall, focusing on rangelands and community action to restore degraded natural resources. Skills for Industry & Energy: The Southern Region provided vocational training to 550+ youth across nine fields, including electricity line installation and solar energy systems, alongside computer technology and first aid—aimed at building practical capacity for local development. Health System Capacity: A WHO Africa Regional Director visited Eritrea and toured facilities including the Azel Pharmaceutical Factory and the Orotta Cardiac Center, highlighting strengths and ongoing challenges in health services and local pharmaceutical manufacturing. Diaspora & Community Services: Popular environmental sanitation campaigns tied to Martyrs Day involved Eritrean workers and institutions across regions, including telecommunications staff and hospital workers, linking public hygiene with water and soil conservation for stronger agricultural output. Trade & Logistics Link: SalamAir says it is expanding Africa-linked routes and adding Asmara among new destinations, adjusting its network amid Gulf conflict pressures.