Month: January 2025

 On January 5th, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia. The two sides exchanged views on China-Liberia relations. Ambassador Yin positively commented on the development of China-Liberia relations and the results of practical cooperation in 2024, appreciated Liberia's contribution to the success of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), and expressed China's willingness to work […]

 The EU strongly condemns the recent occupation by the armed group M23 of the town of Masisi and surrounding areas in North Kivu. The continued advance of M23 is a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreed upon in the framework of the Luanda process. The latest developments significantly undermine efforts undertaken towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict in eastern DRC. The EU urges M23 to withdraw immediately and fully […]

 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun announces: At the invitation of the government of the Republic of Ghana, President Xi Jinping’s special envoy and Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Hao Mingjin will attend President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, on January 7. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.    

 His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio departed Freetown today for Accra, Ghana, to attend the inauguration ceremony of Ghana’s President-Elect, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. This historic occasion celebrates Ghana’s enduring commitment to democratic values and political transitions, serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the African continent. As Ghana ushers in a new chapter under President-Elect Mahama’s leadership, President Bio reaffirms Sierra Leone’s commitment to working closely […]

 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Abdourahamane Diallo of Niger as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Congo, with the host Government’s approval, on 5 January. Mr. Diallo brings more than 20 years of experience in the field of development to his post.  Prior to becoming Resident Coordinator in Congo, he served in a number of positions in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), most recently as Representative of UNESCO […]

 From 13-16 December 2024, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano and Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar undertook an official mission to Cairo, Egypt.   During their visit, they met with the Prime Minister of Egypt, His Excellency Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, who graciously received them at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital and conveyed his congratulations to the organization on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.  ICAO’s delegation also met with […]