Eritrea at the UN: Rebuilding Towards a Fresh Narrative | BY Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam from Eritrea is one of only a handful of African female Permanent Representatives of their countries to the UN in New York. In Africa Renewal’s series profiling the African women representing their countries at UN Headquarters, she spoke with Zipporah Musau about her priorities, the challenges so far and why she is keen on bringing a fresh narrative of her country to the world. Here are excerpts: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I consider myself lucky. I’m a mother of three, happily married for 30 years, and doing my very best for my country as its Permanent Representative at the UN.