Banking & Currency Controls: Eritrea issued a legal notice ordering people and businesses to deposit cash in banks by July 31, 2026, warning of legal action for holding national currency outside banks in “excessive amounts” without defining what counts as excessive or how enforcement will work. Business Education & Skills: Asmara’s College of Business and Social Science held its 19th commencement, graduating 1,018 students (536 degree holders), with focus areas including accounting, management, economics and finance, and tourism/hotel management; officials stressed building human resources to turn Eritrea’s resources into economic development. Cross-Border Trade & Investment: Equity Group led a five-day trade and investment mission to Tanzania with 50+ investors and business leaders from multiple countries including Eritrea, aiming to deepen regional commerce under AfCFTA through forums, meetings and site visits. Digital Jobs & Growth: Google Play launched an equity-free Indie Games Fund for Africa, committing $1 million (Sh129m) to support indie studios across 32 countries with capital, mentorship and technical support—an effort to expand market access for local creative businesses. Humanitarian & Regional Context: EEPA reported ongoing Sudan conflict impacts and worsening conditions for displaced people, alongside Eritrea/Egypt bilateral relations updates.