Eritrea - Ministry of Information

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Report published last week reveals that Eritrea is making impressive progress in terms of the 2015 target date for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDG).

Sunday September 1, 2013 is the 52nd anniversary since the Eritrean struggle for independence began. When the peaceful political struggle for self determination of the people of Eritrea from 1940s and 50s fell on deaf ears, September 1, 1961 was the day that opened a significant historical chapter of an armed struggle for self determination.

Following the official opening of the Eritrean National Festival in the morning hours of August 17, 2013, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims swarmed the city of Dekemhare to enjoy a magnificent holiday season with the cultural and artistic presentations showcased to highlight the event.

This season of the year is the time where students complete their academic and vocational studies; it is also a time where teachers and parents reap the outcome of their long investment which culminates with the graduation of their students.