Month: September 2024

 Prolonged conflict, serious human rights abuses and flagrant violations of international humanitarian law are unleashing grave suffering on internally displaced Congolese and refugees, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned today. The warning follows a humanitarian assessment visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including the capital, Kinshasa, and eastern provinces, by the agency's top refugee protection official, Ms. Ruven Menikdiwela – UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection. In […]

 With sizable offshore oil and gas reserves, abundant solar and wind resources and opportunities in agriculture, mining and infrastructure development, the MSGBC region has emerged as a premier investment destination. With a focus on sustainable development, the region is witnessing an influx of investor interest due to good governance, tax benefits and favorable legislative and regulatory legislation. This year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2024 conference – taking place in Dakar from […]

 At the 8th Africa Animal Welfare Conference, the call for collective action to enhance animal welfare and environmental sustainability rang clear through the speech delivered by AU-IBAR’s Director, Dr Huyam Sahil during the opening of the conference. The theme, "Partnership Actions to Improve Animal Welfare and Environmental Sustainability," framed the conversation, underscoring the critical links between animal welfare and Africa’s broader development goals. This focus aligned with key global and […]

 On 24 September 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy in Cairo together with the ASEAN Committee in Cairo (ACC) organized the “Brown Bag Session on ASEAN” at the American University in Cairo (AUC). There were over 80 attendees including the faculties, AUC and ASEAN students. Singapore as the Chair of ACC gave a briefing on the history and economic integration of ASEAN and the relations between ASEAN and Egypt. Afterwards, three […]

 On 22 September 2024, Mr. Thanabordee Joothong, Chargé d'Affaires a.i., together with Ambassadors and Chargé d'Affaires a.i. from ASEAN Committee in Cairo (ACC) attended the “Brown Bag Session on ASEAN” at Badr University in Cairo (BUC). There were over 120 attendees including the president of the university, executives, faculties, BUC and ASEAN students. The Ambassador of Singapore as the Chair of ACC gave a briefing on the history and economic […]

 The Royal African Society (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) is delighted to announce that Film Africa (25 October - 3 November), one of the most anticipated and celebrated showcases of African cinema in Europe, will return for its 2024 edition during Black History Month. For ten exciting days, Film Africa (http://apo-opa.co/3BjNEhu) will transform London into a bustling hub of African cinema, with screenings taking place at some of the city’s most prestigious venues. Bringing together […]