Month: February 2024

The regional body which took this position at the conclusion of its extraordinary session of the Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial Level which held in Abuja Nigeria on February 8, 2024, stressed the critical need for diplomacy and unity in the face of regional challenges. At the conclusion of the session, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chair of the MSC, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, said the decision […]

On February 6, H.E.Mr. Alexey V.Popov,  Ambassador of Russia in Conakry, held a meeting with the Minister of Internal Affairs of Sierra Leone Major General Rtd. David Taluva. The sides discussed opportunities to increase cooperation between Moscow and Freetown on issues of ensuring international and regional security, including current challenges in the field of information security. The Minister highly appreciated the training of law enforcement officers in Russian universities and […]

The plan once again came under scrutiny, during the continuity meeting that the Vice-President of the Republic held with the sub-commission made up of the ministries for Security and Public Works, in addition to Geproyectos and the Chinese company Huawei. At the meeting on Thursday 8 February, held at the Head of State’s Office, H. E. Nguema Obiang Mangue gave a detailed briefing on the points specified for the installation […]

Referring to U.S. President Joe Biden's remarks on 8 February, 2024 on the situation in the Gaza Strip, the Presidency of the Republic confirms the alignment of stances and the persistent joint efforts and close cooperation between Egypt and the United States of America with regard to achieving calm in the Gaza Strip, working toward reaching a ceasefire and enforcing humanitarian truces, allowing the prompt entry of sufficient amounts of […]

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strongly condemns an attack on a humanitarian convoy that was being escorted by peacekeepers in Aniydi Payam of Bor South County of Jonglei State. As the convoy passed through Macdit, 60 kilometres from Bor town, a group of armed men emerged from the bushes and one opened fire on the UN vehicles. An UNMISS vehicle was damaged, but fortunately there were no […]

The East African Half Marathon Championship took place today, 9 February, along the main streets of the port city of Massawa, marking the 34th anniversary of Operation Fenkil. A total of 71 athletes from various regions of the country, as well as representatives from Denden Club and individual athletes, participated in the competition. Athletes Samson Amare and Kibrom Gerezgiher from the Southern region, along with Athlete Debesai Desale from Denden […]

The Central Region administration honored 32 outstanding athletes, 17 coaches, and 9 clubs in recognition of their remarkable contributions. The event was organized in anticipation of the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, celebrating the notable achievements of athletes from the Central Region who bolstered the national athletics team throughout 2023. Mr. Asmerom Tsegabrhan, Director General of Culture and Sports in the region, emphasized that beyond simply acknowledging the athletes, the program […]

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa, arrived in South Africa from Cote d’Ivoire to join the Presidential Golf Challenge in Cape Town on Friday, 9 February 2024. Speaking to Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS) on the sidelines of this engagement, Minister Kodwa reflected on Bafana Bafana’s performance at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire and provided an update on matters facing Boxing […]

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has appointed additional officials to positions in government affecting the Roberts Flight Information Region, and the Office of the President.  Those appointed are:  1.    Dr. Augustine Konneh, Senior Advisor to the Office of the President, Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs  2.    Mrs. McDella Cooper, Senior Political Advisor to the Office of the President, Ministry of State […]