Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives credentials copy from new Ambassador of the Republic of Mali

H.E. Khaled Abdullah Belhoul, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of H.E. Dieminatou Sangare, Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to the UAE. His Excellency wished the new Ambassador of the Republic of Mali success in the performance of her duties and emphasized the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the UAE and Mali in all fields. The newly appointed Ambassador praised […]

September 26, 2024 6

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Holds Regional Meeting on Gender Mainstreaming in Trade

The ECOWAS Commission has organised a Regional Meeting of Experts from Member States on gender mainstreaming in Trade from September 24 to 26, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria. The objective of the three-day meeting is to promote inclusive and sustainable trade in ECOWAS by ensuring that Member Sates mainstream gender in their National Trade policies/initiatives in line with regional approaches and guidelines, as well as empower women in business. The meeting […]

September 26, 2024 6

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Deputy President Mashatile to undertake working visits to Ireland and the United Kingdom

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on 27 – 28 September 2024, undertake a working visit to Ireland. The visit is aimed at reinforcing South Africa’s historic and warm bilateral relations with Ireland. Upon arrival in Ireland, the Deputy President will meet his Irish counterpart, Prime Minister Simon Harris, to reaffirm the strong political and diplomatic ties between the two countries. South Africa and Ireland established diplomatic relations over 30 […]

September 26, 2024 3

World

Russia’s Putin issues nuclear warning to the West over Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it were struck with conventional missiles, and that Moscow would consider any assault on it supported by nuclear power to be a joint attack. Vladimir Soldatkin for Reuters.

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Africa

Floods in Nigeria destroy crops for 8.5 million people

Floods in Nigeria have devastated crops that could have fed 8.5 million people for six months, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation. Bloomberg News reports that the floods hit just as the harvest season began, submerging farmland in Africa's most populous country. Farmers, who expected a bumper harvest this year, have seen their groundnuts, vegetables, and rice fields flooded. Moreover, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has […]

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Environment

Hippos stranded in Zambezi region due to severe drought

Over 130 hippos are currently stranded in the muddy waters of Munambeza Pond in the Zambezi Region, as the region continues to face the devastating effects of a prolonged drought. Munambeza, located along the Chobe River bordering Botswana, is the third pond where hippos have become trapped due to drying water sources. To date, five hippos have already died. Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, confirmed the […]

September 26, 2024 12

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The United States Supports Health Sector Transformation in South Sudan

The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, will contribute $30 million over three years to the $369.5 million multi-donor Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) managed by the World Bank in South Sudan. Through the HSTP, the United States is pleased to join other health donors committed to improving the health of South Sudanese people. South Sudan continues to suffer some of the worst maternal and child health […]

September 26, 2024 9

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President Boakai Applauds the People’s Republic of China on 75th National Day Observance

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a congratulatory message to the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China, on the occasion commemorating the 75th National Day Anniversary of that great country on October 1, 2024. According to a Foreign Ministry release, in his message to his Chinese counterpart, H. E. President XI Jinping, the Liberian leader, on behalf of the Government […]

September 26, 2024 8

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CORRECTION: The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Union of Comoros Strengthen Partnership with New EUR 330 Million Framework Agreement and Food Security Facility

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and the Union of Comoros have signed a new EUR 330 Million Framework Agreement, reinforcing their strong partnership. The agreement was signed by ITFC’s CEO, Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol, Comoros’ Minister of Finance, Budget, and Banking Sector, and IsDB Governor, H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim Abdourazak, during his visit to ITFC’s headquarters in Jeddah. The […]

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Month: September 2024