Independence Day celebration in Southern Region

Mendefera, 23 May 2026 – The 35th Independence Day anniversary was colorfully celebrated on 22 May at Mendefera Stadium at the Southern Region level under the theme “Our Resilience: Our Guarantee.”

The celebratory event, which was attended by Government and PFDJ officials as well as a number of Mendefera city residents, featured cultural programs reflecting the steadfastness and resilience of the Eritrean people, as well as circus shows.

Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion, Governor of the Region, underlined that the Eritrean people have foiled the open and covert hostilities perpetrated against the country and ensured their sovereignty and existence. He urged the strengthening of participation in transferring the noble values and resilience of the Eritrean people to generations.

Stressing the need for committed work to realize national development programs, just as that in realizing the national independence, Mr. Habteab said that doubled efforts are being exerted to enable the public in various parts of the region to become beneficiaries of available resources.

Mr. Abraham Yohannes, Chairman of the Holidays Coordinating Committee in the region, said that the celebratory events across the region, which started on 15 May, included children’s programs, painting and poetry competitions, street music performances, mass sports activities, as well as official Independence Day celebrations.

Similarly, the 35th Independence Day anniversary was enthusiastically celebrated at Adi-Keih College of Education and Languages under the theme “Our Resilience: Our Guarantee.”

The celebratory program, conducted from 7 to 21 May, featured popular campaigns, cultural competitions, experience-sharing programs, sports activities, as well as a photo exhibition.

Explaining the resilience and steadfastness of the Eritrean people, and the heavy sacrifice they paid to realize national independence and sovereignty, Dr. Woldetensae Tewolde, Dean of the College, called on the students to strengthen participation in the nation-building process with the knowledge they gained from their education.

Similarly, Mai-Nefhi College of Science colorfully celebrated the 35th Independence Day anniversary, featuring sports and educational competitions among the students.

At the event, Prof. Gebray Asgedom, Dean of the College, explained the resilience of the Eritrean people, especially the youth, in overcoming the challenges the country has faced over the past years, and called for conscious participation in national affairs.