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  The Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, expresses deep concern over the escalating violence in Nasir, Ulang, and Baliet counties, Upper Nile State, affecting the population and disrupting humanitarian operations. Ms. Gbeho calls on all those involved in the fighting to respect and protect the population, humanitarian workers, and critical infrastructure. “The violence is putting already vulnerable communities at greater risk and forcing the suspension of […]

  The report, “Niger: Threatened and Brought to Heel: Human Rights and Civic Space under pressure since the 26 July Coup”, sheds light on the deterioration of civic space and violations of civil and political rights since the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum. Amnesty International documented human rights violations including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, abuses of detainees’ rights and violations of the right to a fair trial and of press […]

  The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference has officially launched its 2025 program, covering strategic topics from upstream oil and gas to downstream infrastructure and distribution to the energy transition, power industry, energy finance and more. The program offers insight into what this year’s edition will offer, as industry leaders, global investors, major operators and think-tanks convene in Cape Town to discuss Positioning Africa as the […]

  The main objective of the workshop is to ensure that the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Information Technology (IT) policies and procedures are aligned with best practice and meet the evolving requirements of the global operating environment. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) IT policy will cover areas such as acceptable use of IT resources, security measures, data management, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and […]

  The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, attended the swearing-in ceremony of Mrs. Wendy Didon as the new Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Seychelles at State House yesterday morning. Mrs. Didon’s appointment follows recommendations by the Constitutional Appointments Authority (CAA), in accordance with Article 115 of the Constitution of Seychelles. During the ceremony, she took the Oath of Allegiance and […]

  His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has concluded a one-day official visit to his brother and colleague, His Excellency Dr Julius Maada Bio, at the Lungi International Airport. During their meeting, both presidents shared goodwill messages and engaged in discussions on the review of the existing bilateral relationship between the two countries, as well as on regional and international matters of mutual interest. The official visit of President John Dramani […]

  The foreign ministers will discuss bilateral relations between the countries, European and African security and cooperation on multilateral issues. The ministers will also talk about trade and economic relations. Finland opened an embassy in Dakar a few years ago. One of the most important objectives of the new embassy is to enhance economic relations between the two countries and promote business opportunities for Finnish companies. “Security and the economy […]

  The third meeting of the Management Committee of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Food Security Reserve opens this Tuesday 18 March 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. The two-day meeting, which will end on Wednesday 19 March 2025, will take stock of the activities carried out by the Food Reserve since the last meeting in 2023 and plan interventions for 2025, in a context marked by a growing […]

  In a concerted effort led by the Ministry of Health and supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Angola has outlined a comprehensive strategy to eradicate Guinea worm disease (GWD). This initiative, which involves public and private institutions, national and international organizations, and civil society, aims to protect the Angolan population from this debilitating disease. Between 2018 and 2024, Angola reported 136 cases of dracunculiasis, including 3 in humans […]