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  Vice President Ahmed Afif welcomed Mr. Frederick Ladouceur Desperville to State House this morning, where the accomplished superyacht captain and canoeist presented a copy of his latest book, Push the Limit. The book chronicles Mr. Ladouceur Desperville’s extraordinary feat in November 2023, when he successfully circumnavigated Mahé Island by canoe in under 24 hours. The documentary-style publication details the meticulous planning, a compelling photo gallery, and a firsthand account of […]

  In an interview with RFI and Jeune Afrique, Amadou Hott (www.AmadouHott.com), a leading candidate for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) , shared his vision of the Bank’s role in the evolving global geopolitical environment. “Africa should look at every possible source of investments, so long as they are impactful and the cost of capital is attractive. We should not be picking sides; however, we should be […]

  North Africa has long been a key player in the global energy arena, and its role is set to expand as the region advances in oil and gas, hydrogen and renewable energy. From exploration and production to innovative investment opportunities, North Africa’s energy landscape is evolving, with both mature and frontier markets attracting diverse global players. At this year’s African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference in Cape […]

  President Wavel Ramkalawan today chaired a high-level forum uniting Principal Secretaries and Chief Executive Officers tasked with implementing government policies and ensuring efficient service delivery across all sectors. The strategic meeting, themed “Driving Impact: Leadership beyond Bureaucracy,” was held at the Sheikh Khalifa Diagnostic Centre Conference Room at Seychelles Hospital. The gathering provided a platform for senior government officials to align priorities, exchange insights on implementation challenges, and collaborate on solutions […]

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Kais Saied of Tunisia on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President […]

  HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdel Aati. Discussion during the call focused on cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them. The two sides also discussed the latest developments in the […]

  As part of its Ramadan initiatives, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized an iftar program at Mama Ugaaso Orphanage in Somalia and distributed festive clothing to 175 orphaned children. Years of civil war, terrorism, and drought in Somalia have left thousands of children orphaned and in need of care. These children, struggling to survive amid ongoing conflicts, find refuge at Mama Ugaaso Orphanage. To uphold the spirit of […]

  In a significant move to tackle the cholera outbreak, over 20 data management professionals received specialized training in Luanda today. This initiative is part of the national effort to control and combat the devastating cholera epidemic. Dr. Zabulon Yoti, WHO’s Acting Representative in Angola, emphasized the importance of this training, stating, “The Ministry of Health, with WHO’s support, in a joint effort from the Angola office and the WHO […]