The Eritrean government has dismissed reports in the media across the African continent that it has mandated all men to marry a second wife. The news report has become a major talking point in Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa and other African countries.
“This is false. And the document in circulation is forged,” the Ministry of Information replied.
Eritrea President Afewerki speaks to reporters during a joint news conference with Yemeni counterpart Abdullah Saleh in Sana’a. Eritrea President Isayas Afewerki speaks to reporters during a joint news conference with Yemeni counterpart Ali Abdullah Saleh at the conclusion of three days of talks in Sana’a December 10, 2004. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah – RTRHYEE
Adding that, “This report is a deliberate false story . Eritrea’s Penal Code does not permit polygamy,” it said in a replied email.
Eritrea became an item online and on social media after an alleged copy of a scanned decision of the Grand Mufti (Eritrean Parliament) surfaced on a Kenyan newspaper website claiming that the State of Eritrea was calling on all men in their country to marry at least two wives.
“This is false. And the document in circulation is forged,” the Ministry of Information replied.
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