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President Isaias Meeting on empowering women The Central Committee of the empowering women in all sectors. returns home National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) conducted a two-day At the meeting, in which heads meeting from 17 to 18 December of regional unions from inside the concluding to discuss programs designed country and abroad took part, reports to develop the socio-economic on activities during the past year working visit capacity of women and enhance their were presented. Activities included participation in political activities. efforts to increase the participation to UAE of women in education, encourage Noting the growing significance pregnant women to use health of women’s awareness and facilities, and extend financial and President Isaias Afwerki organizational capacity as peace material support to disadvantaged returned to Asmara on 19 unfolds across the region, Ms. women and families of martyrs. December after concluding a two- Tekea Tesfamicael, President of day working visit to the United the NUEW, said that during 2019 The meeting also adopted a Arab Emirates (UAE). particular attention will be given to program for 2019.

During his visit, President Isaias Afwerki held talks with Sheik Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahya, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on the progress and strengthening of bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Inauguration of Adi Musa water project Activities by Eritrean nationals abroad

Eritrean nationals in Scandinavia the Foreign Ministry of Sweden, and development in the region. and Austria have conducted various members of African embassies in activities aimed at increasing Sweden, and Eritrean friends and Similarly, the Eritrean community participation in national development journalists. in Austria participated in the drives. International Bazaar, which was Speaking at the occasion, Mr. held in Vienna on 16 December. According to reports, the Eritrean Yonas Manna, Charge d’Affairs at the Participants showcased Eritrea’s Embassy in Scandinavia organized Eritrean Embassy in the Scandinavia, tourism resources, historical a discussion forum focusing on the said that the new era of peace and heritage, unique culture, aspects of progress of the peace agreement cooperation in the Horn of Africa local ethnolinguistic groups, and between Eritrea and Ethiopia, as well is the result of the perseverance traditional foods. as the lifting of sanctions that were and commitment of the people and unjustly imposed on Eritrea. The Government of Eritrea. He added that The International Bazaar featured forum was attended by representatives the peace and cooperation agreement participants from over 70 countries of Eritrean communities from between Eritrea and Ethiopia will and had approximately 20,000 A potable water project in Adi Musa, Berik sub-zone was inaugurated on across Scandinavia, officials from significantly contribute to stability visitors. 20 December. The project is worth 2 million Nakfa.

At the inauguration ceremony, Director General of Water Resources in the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment, Mr. Mebrahtu Iyasu, commended local residents for the participation during the establishment of the project and he called on them to properly use and maintain the facilities in order to ensure its availability for future generations.

Mr. Hailemicael Iyob, Director General of Agriculture and Land at the Central region administration, added that the project was implemented through the cooperation of the regional administration, the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment, and local residents.

Underlining that water is life and demands proper management, Mr. Tesfu Fesehatsion, administrator of Berik sub-zone, called residents to properly utilize and manage the water project.

Notably, local residents, and women in particular, expressed their satisfaction with the project, noting that it will help alleviate their challenges and burdens, while also conveying their commitment to ensure that the project is properly maintained. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 22, 2018 Vol 25 . No 88 2

“Every Report Counts: Vigilance Saves Lives” – An Inside Look at the Fifth Annual Pharmacovigilance Conference

Kesete Gebrehiwet main objectives of the conference. Amodiaquine(ASAQ)”, by Ms. Notably, most conference Selam Mihreteab, National Increasing awareness about participants are positive Malaria Control Program Manager; the safety of drugs, sharing community role models and very “Rantitidine and Cardiac Arrest”, information about the adverse successful in their line of work. by Amon Solomon, MD, Ghindae effects of medicines, and ensuring They are expected to share their Regional Referral Hospital; health through the appropriate research findings and experiences “Pharmacovigilance in Pediatrics”, use of medicines is the main with their colleagues and help by Ariam Mebrahtu, MD, Ghindae mandate of the Eritrean National improve healthcare in the country. Regional Referral Hospital; “PV Pharmacovigilance Center (NPC). Training and Education in the The initiation of Pharmacovigilance Eritrea’s progress in PV during Curriculum”, by Dawit Tesfai, (PV) in Eritrea in 2012 heralded a the past six years has made it one Orotta College of Medicines and new era of healthcare advancement of the top performing countries in Health Sciences; “The Value Mr. Eyasu Bahta Mr. Mulugeta Russom in the country. The achievements Africa. Although Eritrea started of Single-case Reports in PV”, registered since then are highly presentations, dealt with steps that PV relatively late (in 2012, to be by Mulugeta Russom, head of series of key steps will be taken impressive. Eritrea’s progress in need to be considered in the future specific), it has been able to register the Eritrean NPC; and “Future in the future to maintain Eritrea’s PV has attracted the attention of and strategic planning. Other impressive progress due to the Strategic Direction of PV in momentum and help it to continue international observers, including important topics raised during the multifaceted efforts of the NPC. As Eritrea”, by Eyasu Bahta, Director to improve PV in the country. the Uppsala Monitoring Center discussions and talks include: the well, it has integrated PV into its of National Medicines and Food (UMC). In fact, Eritrea was invited use and potentially adverse effects national public health framework. Administration. An important part of the to share its experiences, along of medicine; TB, malaria, and Mr. Mulugeta mentioned that conference was the group with the Netherlands and Peru, various infections; and challenges Eritrea’s regulatory framework Mr. Mulugeta indicated that discussions. These discussions during events held to celebrate associated with the provision of for ADRs is in a relatively good single-case reports are very led to a number of significant the UMC’s 40th anniversary healthcare and potential remedies. state and that the country has been important for risk identification, recommendations, including the on May 17-18 in Uppsala, able to considerably improve due particularly when well-documented need to strengthen communications Sweden. Despite its considerable The Fifth Annual PV Conference, to a number of factors, including and adequately assessed. He also between physicians and the drug progress in PV, Eritrea remains which was conducted under the the diligence and commitment of went on to say that many of the administration branch, the need committed to improvement and theme “Every Report Counts: healthcare workers and important safety signals identified in the NPC for greater accountability from it recently held its Fifth Annual Vigilance Saves Lives”, sheds Pharmacovigilence Conference. light on the need for timely and The conference featured an complete ADRs reports and the array of activities, including the significant role played by reporters presenting of research papers on in detecting and addressing ADRs. various topics, “rapid-fire” talks, As has become tradition during the and panel and group discussions. annual PV conferences, awards were also presented to vigilant Discussions were about a range reporters who were able to bring of topics, including critical issues suspected cases of ADRs to the that may pose a threat to the NPC. Notably, Dr. Abiel Abrham country’s provision of healthcare. from Agordat Hospital received The “rapid-fire” talks, which the award for the “best promoter.” were a series of five minute long Mr. Eyasu Bahta, Director of the National Medicines and Food Administration in the Ministry of Health, helped to officially open the conference. During his opening remarks, he commended all healthcare professionals for Published Every their commitment and dedication research that has been conducted are triggered by a single report and drug manufacturing companies, Published Every by the NPC. “We are now better that they have saved many lives. SaturdayPublished & Wednesday Every to improving PV in the country. reinforcing actions by regulators Wednesday & Saturday able to prevent ADRs and related Saturday & Wednesday Subsequently, he highlighted to reduce the risks associated with some of the strategies that Eritrea challenges,” Mr. Mulugeta Mr. Eyasu Bahta revealed that ADRs. Acting Editor has employed as it has made asserted. since the establishment of the NPC AmanuelActing EditorMesfun impressive progress in PV. He also in 2012, several issues regarding The Fifth Annual Amanuel Mesfun The “rapid-fire” talks were safety have been identified. Notably, [email protected] Mesfun discussed how annual vigilance Pharmacovigilence Conference, [email protected] awards can motivate reporters on highly insightful. They included these issues led to a number of conducted under the theme, “Every Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), important information about regulatory actions, including Report Counts: Vigilance Saves P.O.Box: 247 P.O.Box: 247 the importance of a collaborative ADRs and how to build upon past product labeling changes, market Lives”, was a remarkable success. Tel: 11-41-14 approach to addressing ADRs, PV success. Another highlight of withdrawals, dosage amendments, Over the years, Eritrea has proven Fax: 12-77-49 possible mechanisms to enhance the conference was the research risk minimization strategies, and that even a single report of an E-mail: drug safety monitoring, and how presentations. Over the years, the post-authorization safety studies, ADR is important. As put by many [email protected]@[email protected] zena.gov.er to build on past success in PV. quantity and quality of reports among other important steps. participants of the conference, Advertisement: 12-50-13 Mr. Mulugeta Russom, head of sent to the NPC has noticeably “Working together we can make increased. While Eritrea has made Layout Eritrea’s NPC, also addressed the a difference,” collaborative efforts Layout conference participants, which considerable progress in a short of healthcare professionals, AAzmerazmera BerhaneBerhane Some interesting research papers time period, questions remain Sara Alem numbered over 210 people from communities and policy makers AidaSaraSara JoharAlem across the country. Mr. Mulugeta’s presented at the conference include: about its future direction in terms will take the country’s success to comments broadly outlined the “Risk management of Artesunate/ of PV. According to Mr. Eyasu, a new heights of achievement. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 22, 2018 Vol 25 . No 88 3

Eritrea‘s Experience and State Craft Key to Peace in the Horn

Sophia Tesfamariam in international history and the many historical successes and failures. He These are time of rapid, breath- provides critical insights for building taking, developments in the Horn lasting peace and exposes prevalent of Africa region. The changes have myths about the causes of peace. bewildered analysts who have been pontificating about the Horn for For brevity’s sakes, the author will decades, only to get it all wrong … outline Kupchan’s 4-phase process over and over again. for settling outstanding grievances, dampen geopolitical competition, Analysis predicated on faulty and succeed in constructing a “zone scholarship and distorted premises of peace”: about the nations that make up the Horn and its peoples contributed to Phase 1: Rapprochement- an the misperceptions about the region. opening gambit intended to signal A shallow and poor understanding of benign as opposed to hostile the peoples’ cultural and historical intent. ties contributed to the confusion and persistent narratives- and the Phase 2: The practice of policies crafted for the region. Peace reciprocal restraint. The states in remains a prerequisite for the nations question trade concessions, each to thrive, prosper and control their cautiously stepping away from own destinies; but it has remained rivalry as it entertains the prospect came not when one side coerced the labeled “undemocratic” for not “Global War on Terror” to advance elusive for many regions of our that geopolitical competition other into submission, but through “conducting elections” since 1997. its strategy of destabilization, and to world today. may give way to programmatic bold diplomatic gambits...” There are many cogent and well- settle accounts with Somalia, under After decades of conflict and cooperation. known external reasons why the the pretext of combating terrorism. destruction, the Horn of Africa is Phase 3: Deepening of societal With the removal of the belligerent process was derailed and delayed. Sustained foreign intervention and changing and peace is taking root. integration between the partner minority TPLF regime in Ethiopia, These will not be addressed in this the deliberate fragmentation of the But analysts and journalists are still states. Transactions between the the Horn has embarked on a path to sitting, and have been raised only to country into fiefdoms, enclaves and falling all over each other and the parties increase in frequency sustainable peace. illustrate a point. The fact is Eritrea tribal territories have contributed to facts, to try to explain how that came and intensity, resulting in more remains the most stable country in weakening of Somalia’s governance about, how the Horn’s leaders decided extensive contacts among Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed the region because its governance structures and destruction of its to eliminate war as a legitimate tool governing officials, private-sector pledged to accept and implement the structures, from the village level to institutions. But today, Somalia, of statecraft. There are also the elites, and ordinary citizens. Algiers Agreement between Eritrea the national level, are rooted in the under the leadership of President conflict entrepreneurs in the region Interest groups that benefit from and Ethiopia in full, bringing an end country’s strong social and political Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed is that have not accepted the change, closer relations begin to invest in to the 20 year long deadlock. The institutions. Kupchan says that while rebuilding its governance structures or are not happy that the change is and lobby for the further reduction previous regime’s intransigence and democracy is a clear concept which and is ready to embark on a new not what they were seeking. As it of economic and political barriers, refusal to accept the Eritrea Ethiopia can be introduced and adopted by trajectory, making it a reliable happens, the negative attitudes and adding momentum to the process Boundary Commission’s final and states, “good governance is vaguer partner for peace and prosperity in misinformation campaigns persist. of reconciliation. binding delimitation and demarcation and not as easily transferable”, and it the region. There is a desperate need for change decisions and its belligerence towards is not something that can be delivered in the normative discourse about Phase 4: The generation of new Eritrea contributed to the hostility by external agencies. Contrary to popular opinion, a peace and development and in the narratives and identities. Through that lingered since. Some analysts regime’s behavior indicates better case of Eritrea, an almost overhaul official statements, popular culture and journalists are discounting the Strong, reliable, responsive and than its type, its potential as a partner of the existing scholarship. Eritrea (media, literature, and theater), sustainability of the developments incorruptible governance structures for peace. Kupchan says peace is has defied the odds and changed the the states embrace a new domestic in the region citing inequality in the are key to any political system. The created through the actions and Horn region one more time. What is discourse that alters the image political systems in the region. Eritrean People’s Liberation Front interactions of statesmen; its key needed is a sober and contextualized they possess of the other. (EPLF), the “highest organizational ingredient is diplomacy. Diplomacy, historical understanding of Eritrea. The peace declarations between Ethiopia was said to be expression “of the Eritrean people’s including public diplomacy, not Understanding the new peace in the Eritrea and Ethiopia; the tripartite “democratic” and its leaders hailed dreams and aspirations is the economic interdependence, is the region requires deeper and nuanced agreement between Eritrea, Ethiopia because the TPLF regime held stabilizing linchpin of independent currency of peace. States should scholarship than what is available for and Somalia; and, peace talks elections (albeit sham ones). But its Eritrea’s political system and is the deal with other states based on their policy crafters. Discounting Eritrea’s between Eritrea and Djibouti have ethnic based governance structures product of Eritrea’s long history foreign policy behavior rather than role in the region once again, will be changed the atmosphere in the proved weak and contributed to of resilience. The EPLF-now the on their political systems and in the a strategic mistake. Horn from one of mistrust to one the marginalization of populations Peoples Front for Democracy and case of the United States, its strategic of trust, to partnership as opposed that led to deadly conflicts that Justice (PFDJ) is an organization interests in the Horn region will be But not all scholarship on peace is to brinkmanship, and to economic resulted in the deaths of thousands, with legitimacy and broadly based advanced only when it respects the the same. In this respect, Charles A. cooperation and integration, over displacement of millions, and support in Eritrean society and has political systems and institutions of Kupchan, a professor of international political competition. As we have threatened to engulf the entire proven to be vital in the ongoing the states that make up the region affairs at Georgetown University seen in the last 20 years, peace country. PM Abiy Ahmed inherited nation building process. Eritrea’s and stops interfering in their internal and senior fellow at the Council on can prevail only when there is an Ethiopia that was threatening stable governance structures have affairs. Foreign Relations, who has served genuine dialogue - not intimidation to implode. The international kept the nation intact and thriving on the National Security Council in and intransigence. Peace comes community’s appeasement of the despite the seemingly insurmountable Peaceful international relations the Clinton Administration, proffers when parties to a dispute respect TPLF regime, the diplomatic, challenges that the new nation faced are easier to achieve with a stable, a different take on peace making. agreements signed and when there political, and military support and post-independence. predictable, and credible state He challenges conventional wisdom is a show of genuine good will. shield it received emboldened it to that other nations can rely on… on how peace is sustained in his Kupchan reminds us that: violate international law and the For all the difficulties it has faced, The Horn of Africa recognizes seminal book, “How Enemies sovereign rights of neighboring Somalia has the resilience, talent and Eritrea’s credibility and statecraft, Become Friends”, where he “…The great geopolitical states. natural resources to shape a better defined by its principled values and painstakingly analyzes peacemaking breakthroughs of recent decades Eritrea has been maligned and future. The TPLF regime used the consistency. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 22, 2018 Vol 25 . No 88 4

Eritrea vs. South Sudan: A Match to Remember

Ellen Haile Within five minutes of the first towards the players, clapping half, Eritrea scored the first goal of along with the blow horns, even Last Sunday, the Cicero Stadium, the match. The goal, unsurprisingly, standing up to get a better view of in Asmara, was abuzz with energy. was met by deafening cheers. the game. Although I didn’t know The reason was that the youth What a great way to kick-off the any of the players or what their national football teams of Eritrea game – literally! Looking around, specific positions or roles were, and South Sudan were playing I noticed that the majority of fans I was keen enough to recognize a friendly match. Although I am were standing up, screaming and when the Eritrean team made a not much of an athlete, I always dancing with praise. I happened to goal – and that’s all that really enjoy attending sporting events be sitting in front of fans who came mattered to me! back home, in the US. Sports to the stadium with blow horns are a great way to enjoy friendly who were intent on using them Eritrea was able to monopolize competition and feel involved throughout the match – goal or no possession of the ball throughout with something bigger than you. goal. Although I thought myself to the first half of the match. This, Additionally, I was quite interested be sitting in an unlucky spot, my in addition to the Eritreans’ in seeing how sports (specifically, cousin admonished me to relax and skills, raised the spirits – and the things like audience participation, get in the spirit of the game. He adrenaline – of the crowd. While sportsmanship between players, was right; no one else seemed to be both teams were committed to In the hours and days following that they had seen enough and etc.) could potentially differ across annoyed with the ruckus. Instead, winning and exhibited aggression, the match, my cousin would later left the stadium in hordes, with different ends of the world. their spirits high. My cousin and I lagged behind, attempting to I decided to go to the game with enjoy the dwindling seconds left my younger cousin who dreams in the game. On our way home, of being the next Lionel Messi. my cousin asked me repeatedly if Although language is a huge I enjoyed the match. I was slightly barrier for us both and I don’t taken aback. “Of course! I’m so know much about football (it’s far happy I went with you,” I assured less popular in the US), I figured him. Later that evening, we shared that my cousin could help me play by plays of the match with get the drift and that it would be the rest of our family members, more of a heightened experience who seemed to be more interested to go with a true fan. We arrived and pleased with the fact that pretty early, since my cousin was my younger cousin and I truly convinced that the stadium would connected and became closer over be packed hours in advance of the this event. game. He was right; although the friendly wasn’t supposed to start Yes, it’s true that sports can until 4pm, the Cicero Stadium play a role in development and was filled by 2pm. Excited fans peace between and within nations. were on their cellphones, urgently However, what’s more is that advising their friends to hurry sports can also help solidify up and arrive before all the good familial relationships. Through seats were taken. People of all showing curiosity in my cousin’s ages quickly began filling up the favorite sport and hobby, I’ve now stadium. These demographics were developed an interest in football, easily noticeable because not many everyone seemed to encourage and the game was played with a high demonstrate this dance for me as well, which will only help to females were in attendance. When revel in it, laughing whenever the level of sportsmanship and fair over and over…and over. In the foster our relationship. This match I pointed this out to my cousin, he blow horns went off. play. Remarkably, Eritrea’s players late stages of the match, Eritrea symbolized the cultural significance was surprised, mentioning that he never appeared to be tired, which scored their third goal of the game, of football in Eritrea, especially thought there were more women Eventually, I realized that in catalyzed more fan involvement. bringing everyone to their feet for with the youth. A game that unified at the game than what he was order to amplify my first live People were screaming supportive another round of booming cheers, many football fans, allowed me typically used to seeing at other football experience in Asmara, instructions to the players, dances, and blow horns. the opportunity to develop a closer football matches. The ratio could I really needed to loosen up. confident that their voice would bond with my favorite cousin. Last also be due to the anticipation of Following my cousin’s lead, I be the one heard over hundreds. With less than two minutes Sunday evening definitely a night witnessing an international match. began directing shouts of support The smell of Areki wafted past, on the clock, some fans decided to remember! reflecting just how much the fans were enjoying the occasion. At this point, the audience was so entertaining to me that I found myself paying more attention to what the fans were doing than the actual players on the field.

When the second half of the game commenced, Eritrea scored a second goal, which effectively put the final result beyond doubt. To celebrate, the team performed a dance in front of all of their fans. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 22, 2018 Vol 25 . No 88 5

Fact and Fiction, Reality and Image

Dr. Fikrejesus Amahazion regime. This was in fact the 2015 visit to the country, former Desalegn, who preceded Dr. country’s Western political allies, signature policy of the Melles US president Barack Abiy as Ethiopia’s leader, and the majority of the mainstream Earlier this year, the new regime which saw driving a wedge Obama acknowledged the need for media. Remarkably, despite being Ethiopian Prime Minister, Dr. between Ethiopia’s diverse ethnic fundamental reforms in his letter completely blindsided by the Abiy Ahmed, Africa’s youngest constituencies as an insurance and televised address announcing recent events – which totally flew leader and the first Ethiopian policy for usurpation of his resignation in February. in the face of their prognostications prime minister from the country’s political and economic The current situation is one that for the region – the pundit class largest ethnic group, the Oromo, power by its minority mocks years of experts’ analyses is now busily explaining those took office on the back of years ethnic group. and starkly confounds supposedly events to us. of massive and widespread anti- informed prognostications for the government protests. Since In the event, country and region. It was interesting and rather assuming power on 2 April, Dr. it is difficult quite ironic to see Tony Blair Abiy has led an intense, far- to align or fit Observing the unfolding events, recently meeting with PM Abiy reaching government crackdown Ethiopia’s a number of other interesting in Ethiopia, particularly since on alleged corruption and gross inherited questions arise. For example, were Blair had forged extremely close human rights violations, leading and harsh all those observers, experts, and links to the repressive former to countless high-profile arrests of analysts who narrated the shining Ethiopian leader Meles Zenawi leading military, intelligence, and story of Ethiopia – an account (who he appointed to his Africa business figures. which has now been revealed to be Commission) and, after ending full of glaring holes – just ignorant his premiership in 2007, served in During recent weeks and described to the objective realities of the an opaque “advisory role” to the months, there has been a spate the Ethiopian country or did they instead simply former regime – which Abiy and of arrests linked to allegations government as choose to ignore and whitewash the Ethiopian people have been of massive corruption by the “democratically the country’s considerable dismantling. The moral burden of large military-run industrial elected”, shortly after problems in order to continue history requires a more direct and conglomerate, the Metals and the ruling party business as usual? While many far more candid acknowledgment Engineering Company (Metec), won every single are expressing shock and dismay of the role played by the while many officials were also seat in the as past abuses and corruption are international community – the arrested and charged with an array national coming to light (although they pundit class, global partners, of shocking allegations including were no secret to locals), why international institutions, and torture and rape. As well, an were no oversights put in place or others – in the years of misrule arrest warrant has been issued questions raised as the arms and and abuses by the former regime. for Getachew Assefa, the former assistance were being delivered? Nobody who legitimately claims head of national intelligence, challenges with the rosy, glowing parliament following elections As the international development to be a defender of great ideals who is presumed to be in hiding. image of the country that had where it brazenly used authoritarian establishment tirelessly polished and virtues, such as peace, Significantly, the Secretary- been widely promoted for so tactics to secure victory, including Ethiopia’s image and lavished international law, or justice, can General of the International long. For years, Africa’s second- intimidation, killings, widespread praise for its growth, why were possibly justify silence (if not Criminal Police Organization most populous country was arrests, and violently breaking up there no considerations about outright complicity and support) (Interpol), Jürgen Stock, recently heralded by many international opposition rallies. the platform for that growth or during the coordinated and pure announced that the organization analysts, experts, and observers regarding the destabilizing official assault on those virtues and ideals would cooperate with Ethiopia in as a “development darling”, an However, as has become so policies of ethnic polarization and by the former regime. bringing fugitives to justice. oasis of stability, and a poster abundantly clear in recent years, exclusion? child for successful development. months, and weeks, the gaps The breathtaking events of recent In addition to these It received billions in financial and discrepancies between fact After the 2008 global financial years and weeks should serve as developments, over the past assistance and unquestioning and fiction, objective reality and crash, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth a useful reminder for us all to be several months the country has international political and airbrushed image, are huge. As the memorably asked, “Why did no highly circumspect and remain experienced an outbreak of ethnic- diplomatic support, while its new bold Ethiopian prime minister one see it coming?” In similar vigilant whenever considering related violence and killings. leaders were invited to high- works to implement broad changes fashion to Her Majesty, one could the opinions of so-called experts, Several weeks ago, the Ethiopian level meetings and conferences. and dramatic reforms, for which also ask why or how none of the analysts, and pundits. Rather than government was forced to deploy A 2013 report by former British he has received much global and regional experts, pundits, and passively accepting everything its federal forces to secure and Prime Minister Tony Blair’s domestic praise (albeit resistance analysts that were granted so that we read or are told, we should stabilize parts of the country Africa Governance Initiative from the TPLF old guard), one much media coverage over the think critically and analyze rocked by deadly violence. Of praised the Ethiopian government may be forgiven for scratching years not see what was coming in everything. Instead of simply note, the violence and insecurity as an “accountable leadership,” their head in utter bewilderment Ethiopia? It is worth noting that trusting, we should be skeptical has led to large-scale displacement while Britain’s Department for and asking: if Ethiopia really a number of observers (including and look to verify. Additionally, in different regions of the country. International Development even had been all that it was made out this author), in fact, did point out it is important that we demand By mid-September, Ethiopia’s proudly stated that it had “a strong to be by so many international the considerable possibility for greater accountability from the internally displaced population commitment to fight corruption.” observers and analysts, would all “trouble” on the horizon for the experts and analysts, who can was estimated to be over 2.8 of these reforms and changes that country. However, their analyses continue to pontificate with an million, up from approximately Additionally, many within are currently being implemented and observations were regularly air of expertise because they are 1.6 million at the beginning of the the international development and pursued have been required? dismissed, rarely given a second never held accountable for being year, according to figures released establishment admiringly branded Simply, the massive overhaul that look or modicum of consideration, wrong. Last, the events that have by the United Nations. Ethiopia as the African “lion” has been taking place has been and occasionally even ridiculed. unfolded in the Horn of Africa – inspired by the “tigers” label necessary because so much of the At times, it seemed almost like during the past several months The recent ethnic flare-up is the which had previously been former government and military a taboo to question the narrative should also prompt self-reflection, legacy and inevitable byproduct of applied to the rapidly-developing apparatus and establishment and image of Ethiopia that was self-criticism, introspection, and willful policy of ethnic polarization countries of East Asia – for its were broken beyond repair and being promoted by large segments humility on the part of those who and institutionalization enunciated rapid economic growth. It is also rotten to their fundamental core. of the international development attempt to “explain” the region to by the TPLF-dominated previous very hard to forget how, during a Do not forget how Hailemariam establishment, many of the us. Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 22, 2018 Vol 25 . No 88 6

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Technical Skills. Behavioral skills PRIMARY PURPOSE • Patient care Computer skills (Microsoft ) Communication – Good English / local language • Work on shift bases • Perform medical examination of patients according to symptoms described. Experience in Health Centre recommended Interpersonal Relations • Conduct full medical examinations for pre-employment”, as well as and Team player periodic medicals for all employees. Safety aware Ability to work towards • On call emergency response. strict deadlines

TASK DESCRIPTION EXPANDED TO CORE PERFORMANCE AREAS General Information and other requirements: Patient Care • Take Patient medical history ..Place of Work: Bisha. • Perform physical Examination ..Salary: As per Company salary scale. • Request laboratory tests • Treat patient, if required consult Doctor Additional requirement for Nationals: • Follow up on patient’s as required ..Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligation and provide evidence of • Participate in all mine clinic activities release paper from the Ministry of Defense. Document work related accidents for insurance ..Present clearance paper from current/last employer. • Record details of accident on specific form. Keep copy of form. ..Testimonial documents to be attached (CV, work experience credentials, a • Send form to Human Resource Department. copy of your National Identity Card etc.). Admission of patients ..Only shortlisted applicants would be considered as potential candidates for • Assess vital sign of patient an interview. • Provide necessary nursing care. ..Application documents will not be returned to sender. • Consult Doctor ..All applications should be sent through the post office. Maintain sanitization of medical equipment. ..Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of publication in the • Weekly Clinic scrubbing Newspaper. Escorting referral patient via ambulance to Asmara • Assist in ensuring patient is stable • Complete necessary documentation • Ensure all necessary medical equipment and supplies/medicine are ..Address: Please mail your applications to; available for the trip Bisha Mining Share Company, • Travel with patient on ambulance, monitoring condition. P. O. Box 4276 Asmara, Eritrea • Administer Doctor’s order while transporting • Give Report of the trip ..Note to Non-Eritrean applicants: Preparation of Medical equipment and supplies Please send a copy of your application to • Preparing medical dressing materials for patients as required. Aliens Employment permit Affairs, • Prepare antiseptics as required. P. O. Box 7940 Asmara, Eritrea. • Check equipment on a daily basis Report Writing Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 22, 2018 Vol 25 . No 88 7

Haben Girmay: Highlighting . . . can remove dark spots. Concerning the future, I was going to launch not feel that you cannot certain things. Don’t continued from page 8 my skincare line this year, but there were underestimate yourself. Whatever you love, People think that make-up messes up your other things to be done first – like getting whatever your passion is, you should follow good about that. It can damage your skin, skin. However, this is not the case if you do married! In fact, I am here to get married in it. The sky is the limit, you can do whatever cause severe acne, and even lead to cancer. it well and cleanse your skin afterwards. Of January to Abisolom Yohhanes. I am going you want but when you are doing it make Natural things work better for our skin – it course, you also don’t have to wear it every to launch my skincare line next year. I also sure it makes you happy. just takes time. Unfortunately, people just day. When applied properly, make-up is a have plans to open my own beauty salon, but want rapid results through chemical creams. form of art that brings out any part of your I am going to focus on skin first. Editor’s note: keep up with the latest This is not something that I advise. I have face. from Ms. Haben Girmay’s on: many videos talking about how natural Also, I want to tell all the girls: you have products can remove pimples and melisma. Thank you for your time! Anything you’d so much power. Guys can sometimes try to For example, a potato mask is one of the like to add at the end? make us feel like we are weak, but we are Instagram: @_Habibi_9 best ways to remove melisma. It has natural powerful. You can be anything that you want YouTube: ShikorinaByHabi enzymes and a natural “bleaching” agent that First of all, thank you for interviewing me. to be. Just because you are female, you should Facebook: Haben Girmay Eritrea Profile, Saturday, December 22, 2018 Vol 25 . No 88 8

Haben Girmay: Highlighting East African Beauty “Fear is what stops people from becoming great” – Haben Girmay

Asmait Futsumbarhan Welcome to our Q and A, Ms. Born with a love for art, she mixed colors on the canvas when she was young. It wasn’t long before Haben! When did you start to she turned her passion to mixing colors on her face and then those of her family and friends. Eventually, In fact, the last time that I develop an interest for skincare after studying skincare, she would go on to becoming a highly successful professional make-up artist. checked, I had about 35,000 and cosmetics? Haben Girmay turned her dreams into reality and spreads the message that the sky is the limit. followers on YouTube and 15,600 Currently, she is highly popular on social media, both for her lessons on make-up and her inspiring on Instagram. Well, it all started with my art motivational videos. background, which I inherited got Your videos are entertaining and from my dad. Painting and drawing Today, Q and A is excited to introduce our readers to professional make-up artist and licensed educational at the same time…. were my passion when I was a esthetician, Ms. Haben Girmay. kid. So, it wasn’t a surprise when Thanks. I’d like to believe that I began to develop an interest for I’m friendly and social. By the make-up around when I turned 14. way, I don’t only talk about things Cosmetics is a form of art that lets at what you do. You have in their various languages. related to beauty in my videos. I you be creative with mixing colors to understand the basics. Yet, there were none by also have morning segments where and complexions. With time, I also However, it can also be Eritreans. So I went in and I talk about positivity, confidence, became interested in skincare. challenging, since people invested in good camera and motivation. I try to motivate Having a healthy, clear skin is have different eye and and lighting products. I did and encourage people to be positive one of the fundamental subjects face shapes. Of course, at my first video in English and let go of negative things. I in make-up. One can put much times, I have to deal with which people liked, but try to reassure them to move on make-up on skin, but on great skin “bridezillas”, who can be it wasn’t attracting the and stay positive. I also try to it looks much better. unbearable. But I guess people that I needed for my incorporate some funny things in that is the nature of the job audience. my videos. Ultimately, I just hope To be professional at what you and I have to remember to that I can make people smile while do, you need to be certified and be professional. My idea was to do videos also being informative. knowledgeable. That is why I which could be helpful focused on skincare in school To be a professional to Eritreans and allow Would you please share some and became a licensed esthetician make-up artist also them to better understand tips about skincare and make-up skincare specialist. My motive was costs me a lot of money. skincare and the healthy with our readers? to understand skincare and then Nonetheless, I have to use of make-up. An East make-up. From working on my own invest significant amounts African person can view Sure. Well, everyone should face, I went on to putting makeup of money in order to get quality little about that? videos published by people from understand that water is the key to on my family. However, it is when outcomes. In the make-up art other parts of the world, such as having healthy skin. If you have I got to the age of 17 that I began industry, you want people to I had no plans to go on YouTube, North America or Europe, but the habit of eating greasy and to think about it professionally. recognize you for the quality of since it can require a lot of work those people talk about their own sugary foods, it can show on your I went to a makeup school to get your work. That is how you can at the beginning. However, I was skin. We have a different kind skin, particularly with pimples and my certificate which wasn’t that be successful. So, yes, it can be encouraged to do so by my close of complexion and hair texture. oily skin. Similarly, if your body difficult for me since I already had financially challenging for people friends. They suggested that I start For that reason, I started putting consists of high calcium, your hair the rudiments. to do well in the field. a channel in my language, Tigrigna, together videos which could help tends to be dry and fall off. Thus, since it would be the first of its kind. Eritreans. Personally, since I was drinking a lot of water throughout Being an esthetician and You are quite popular on social For a long time, Ethiopian make-up already doing it professionally, I the day is one of the keys to having skincare specialist… media, as well. Could you tell us a artists have been publishing videos thought, why not help out others? a healthy body and great skin and hair. Well, it deals with skin and everything to do with it. Our classes In terms of make-up, one of the encompassed a number of topics, common mistakes that I see is the including how to properly cleanse mismatch of foundations. With a the skin and keep it healthy, as well darker skin, people tend to wear as a bit about dermatology issues, a lighter foundation, which makes such as acne, pimples, and melisma their skin look ashy. I have also and different ways to treat them. seen it with people with much We also learned how to properly darker eyebrows, who should, in wax the skin. fact, be using dark brown eyebrows in order to make it look realistic. As you began working on strangers for the first time, were My advice is that less is more. you scared, given how young you Make-up should look natural. Also, were? there is something I would like to stress. I have seen many Eritrean No, I wasn’t. I had the confidence females use chemicals to brighten that I knew what I was doing. their skin color. There is nothing I believe that fear is what stops people from becoming great. Anyone can apply make-up, but continued on page 7 it is important to be professional