Month: August 2024

 On August 23, commencing at 12:00 p.m., Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, hosted a working lunch at the Iikura Guest House of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, inviting 5 female ministers of the participating countries of the TICAD Ministerial Meeting, for approximately 65 minutes. The overview is as follows. At the outset, Minister Kamikawa stated that the power of women is essential for solving social issues […]

 On August 23, commencing at 7:00 p.m. for approximately 70 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan held a working dinner with Honourable Mr. Ronald LAMOLA, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa. The overview is as follows. Introduction (1) At the outset, Minister Kamikawa congratulated Minister Lamola on the formation of South Africa’s government of national unity and his appointment as […]

 The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has warned against the increasingly powerful influence of misinformation and disinformation on national development, especially as the nation heads towards Presidential and Parliamentary elections in December. He has therefore called on all stakeholders, including the Military and other security agencies, to be alert and vigilant to avoid falling for fake and misleading material that could lead to unnecessary actions. Speaking at the Joint Graduation […]

 President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from US President Joe Biden this evening. The Spokesman for the Presidency said the call came within the framework of the intensive mediation efforts exerted by the two countries to cease fire in the Gaza Strip and exchange hostages. The two presidents reviewed developments in the negotiation round currently hosted by Cairo and stressed the importance of the concerned parties' commitment to […]

 On August 23, commencing at 10:05 a.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. TSUJI Kiyoto, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with Hon. Mrs. Francess Piagie ALGHALI, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone, visiting Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting. The overview of the meeting is as follows. At the outset, State Minister Tsuji […]

 On August 23, commencing at 11:10 a.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Mr. TSUJI Kiyoto, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with Mrs. Damtien L. TCHINTCHIBIDJA, Vice President of ECOWAS, visiting Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting. The overview of the meeting is as follows. At the outset, State Minister Tsuji expressed his gratitude with ECOWAS for its leadership in economic integration […]

 The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma has concluded a one-day visit to the port city of Kismayo to assess the security situation and troop welfare in Jubaland State. This was his first visit to the southern city since taking over from Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding who left the mission in April to become the Deputy Chief of Uganda’s People’s Defence Forces. During the […]

 By order of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan received, on Friday at the Royal Palace in Tetouan, the Al-Quds children taking part in the 15th edition of the summer camps organized by the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency. Held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, this Bayt Mal Al-Quds […]

 The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) wishes to set the record straight: Paul Sinclair, formerly of Africa Oil Week, has no affiliation with the AEC. We categorically deny any claims suggesting otherwise and urge all parties to refrain from spreading misinformation. As the authoritative voice of Africa's energy sector, we value accuracy and transparency in our communications. The AEC wishes to address a matter of clarity regarding Paul Sinclair's involvement […]