Eritrea’s Revolution School at 50: Eritrea’s Commission of Culture and Sports says the 50th anniversary of the Revolution School will be marked nationally from 17–20 September under “Vibrant Commemoration: New Impetus for Nation-Building,” with events including photo exhibitions, concerts, seminars, sports competitions and a symposium, plus activities planned across regions and for Eritreans in the diaspora. Horn of Africa security: A new Africa File update warns that Ethiopia and Tigray are in the first sustained military confrontation since 2022, with drone strikes reported around Mekele, while Sahel mediations involving Tuareg and Salafi-jihadi releases show how regional actors pursue their own aims. Ethiopia–Eritrea Red Sea stakes: Reporting highlights how Red Sea tensions are elevating Eritrea’s geopolitical importance, given its coastline and ports near Bab el-Mandab, even as Ethiopia seeks Red Sea access and regional rivalry risks spillover. Food assistance for refugees: WFP says the Republic of Korea has delivered 2,400 mt of rice worth $2.9m to support 100,000 refugees and host communities in Ethiopia, where women and children make up nearly 80% of the refugee population. Eritrean science and agriculture: A national conference on Eritrean agricultural studies (20–21 August) brought about 300 participants and 76 scientific papers, focusing on advancing sustainable agri-food systems for national growth.