Month: January 2025

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two presidents stressed the deep historical relations between the Egyptian and Ugandan peoples, while emphasizing the importance of enhancing joint cooperation and exploring broader horizons for bilateral relations in various fields so as to achieve the interests of the two countries. This is in light of […]

 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama on January 7, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. The Honorable Shalanda D. Young, Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Virginia E. Palmer, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana The Honorable Karen […]

 Diaspora nationals have extended monetary contribution to the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans. Members of the ‘Eri-Haben’ association contributed 132,000 Nakfa, while members of ‘Eri-291’ contributed 8,000 Nakfa and a video camera. Eritrean nationals in Israel provided 30,735 Nakfa, while Eritrean youth in Munich, Germany, contributed 32,100 Nakfa. Additionally, the Eritrean Embassy in Israel sent 836,100 Nakfa to the association. Mr. Tesfamicael Haile, head of economic development for […]

 In Zimbabwe’s arid Binga district, the effects of the country’s worst drought in decades are etched into every corner of life. Rivers have run dry, livestock lie lifeless, and for many families, resilience is all that stands between survival and despair. With support from the IFRC, the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society, provides immediate relief and works to foster long-term resilience. ‘This food is keeping us alive.’ For children in drought-stricken […]

 In a significant move toward enhancing healthcare delivery, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially commissioned a cold chain facility for the Bonthe District Health Management Team and launched the National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) program. These initiatives are part of the government’s Quality Essential Health Service and System Support project. President Bio expressed his gratitude to the health sector management team and donor partners for their collaborative […]

 The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa, hosted a new year-2025 commemoration programme at the Chancery premises on 01 January 2025, bringing together the dedicated staff of the Embassy and their families in a heartfelt tribute to the dawn of the new year. The ceremonial proceedings commenced with the hoisting of the national flag of Sri Lanka by the Head of Mission  followed by the rendering of the  national anthem, a stirring […]

 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand has announced on their official website that effective 01 January 2025, countries including Seychelles, may apply for an e-Visa through their new online e-Visa platform. Application will no longer be accepted in person at the Thai Embassy in Nairobi. Applicants are advised to submit their application exclusively through the new online e-Visa platform at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of […]

 In response to the recent terrorist attack that resulted in the loss of lives, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, has expressed his condolence to H.E. Mr. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States. In his message, President Ramkalawan, stated: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic event in New Orleans in which 15 innocent people were killed and many others critically injured […]

 On Friday, 22nd November, the Embassy of the Netherlands and UN Women co-hosted a breakfast meeting at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Uganda. The event brought together Female Heads of Missions, UN Agencies, and Male Changemakers to discuss advancing women’s rights and gender equality, as well as exploring the idea of a joint campaign in 2025 to commemorate the Beijing+30 anniversary. The envisioned campaign aims to […]