U.S. Embassy in Eritrea

Congratulations to Kisanet Tedros, an Educational Entrepreneur on Eritrean culture, for being among BBC’s list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world…

Congratulations to Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay for his election as African Cyclist of the Year 2022!  Biniam is the first rider to win this trophy…

The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) promotes this year’s World AIDS Day under the theme “Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity…

Congratulations to Eritrean athletes Merhawi Mebrahtu and Habtom Samuel for winning silver and bronze medals, respectively, at the World Athletics U20 Championships held in Cali,…

Congratulations to the Eritrean Ministry of Health for being recognized by UNICEF for its outstanding routine immunization program! View the original post on Twitter .…

Beles season is here once again, so it is time to enjoy this tasty fruit!

(4 December 2021)  Location: Eritrea, countrywide Event:  On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two…

Location: Eritrea Event: Security Alert In light of the recent security developments in Ethiopia, the Embassy reminds all citizens to exercise caution while moving about…

Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy.  This policy prioritizes public health, protecting…

Date: June 23, 2021 Location:  Eritrea   Event:  The number of COVID-19 cases reported by the Eritrean government has risen significantly in recent weeks.  Please visit our …

Location:  Asmara Event:  U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired…

January 15, 2020 Location:  Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States,…

Location:  Eritrea  Event:  The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Eritrea and in other locations worldwide.  The most…

December 29, 2020 Health Alert – Reissued COVID-19 Guidelines Location:  Eritrea  Event:  The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19…

These are clarifications of the December 22 High Level Task Force COVID-19 Guidelines that will be in effect until the end of December 2020: Except…

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Asmara, Eritrea Message:  At about 10:13pm on November 28 there were six explosions in Asmara.  The Embassy again advises all…

Location: Asmara, Eritrea Message:  At 8:24pm on November 27, a loud noise, possibly an explosion, was heard in Asmara, likely emanating from outside the city.  This follows…

Location: Asmara, Eritrea Message:  The Embassy has updated information that stay at home orders were not issued by Eritrean government officials.  The Embassy is unaware of any…