Office

Speaker of the National Assembly, Eritrea

Title: Chairman of the National Assembly of Eritrea

Current holder

Isaias Afwerki

Career

President of Eritrea (1993 to present)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Speaker of the National Assembly of Eritrea?

Isaias Afwerki is the Speaker of the National Assembly of Eritrea.

When was Isaias Afwerki born?

Isaias Afwerki was born in 1946-02-02, in Asmara, according to Wikidata.

Where did Isaias Afwerki study?

Isaias Afwerki studied at Addis Ababa University, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Isaias Afwerki belong to?

Isaias Afwerki is listed as a member of People's Front for Democracy and Justice on Wikidata.

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Sources: Wikipedia: Politics of Eritrea (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).

Eritrea in numbers

Unemployment (2025): 6%; 27th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2019): 260.4%; 1st highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 68.9 years; 11th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2008): 64.7%; 32nd highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 55; 29th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Speaker of the National Assembly, Eritrea. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/eritrea/speaker-national-assembly