Month: January 2025

 The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, received the USA Ambassador to the Seychelles, H.E. Mr Henry Jardine at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. The meeting discussed the requirements that Seychelles needs to meet in order to qualify for the USA visa waiver programme, and options for Seychelles nationals to apply for the USA visa without having to go to Mauritius. Ambassador Jardine informed […]

 On Wednesday 22 January 2025, H.E. Mr. Abdelhak Saihi, Minister of Health and Special Envoy of the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, met with Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, at the Maison Quéau de Quinssy in Mont Fleuri. Minister Abdelhak Saihi was carrying a message from H.E. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to be delivered to President Wavel Ramkalawan. Minister Abdelhak Saihi reiterated the call […]

 Thirty-two young African researchers from 14 countries are sharpening their research and analysis skills at the 2025 Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) English-language Summer School and Thematic Workshop, hosted at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. More than half of the programme’s participants are women, underscoring Afrobarometer’s dedication to empowering women. Afrobarometer's Summer School is an introductory-level analysis course that equips young African scholars with essential skills in research design, survey […]

 The Ministry of Health remains steadfast in its mission to improve healthcare delivery by upgrading and expanding facilities across Kenya, ensuring all citizens have access to quality and affordable medical services.  On Wednesday 22, 2025 in Kakamega County, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, joined H.E. President William Ruto, Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon Musalia Mudavadi, and other leaders to break ground for the Khwisero Mother-Child […]

 On January 22, the Second Japan-Angola Policy Consultations was held in Luanda. The representative of the Japanese side was Mr. HORIUCHI Toshihiko, Assistant Minister and Director-General for African Affairs Department, and the Angolan side was represented by Mr. Miguel Dialamícua, Director of Asia and Oceania, Ministry of External Relations. During the consultations, both sides exchanged views on the further progress of the bilateral relations including economic relations and development cooperation, […]

 The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Wael M. Nasr Eldin M. Attiya and Dr. Hanan Morsy, the candidate for the position of Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Dr. Morsy took the opportunity to outline her priorities, aiming […]

 We are deeply concerned for the safety of civilians in El Fasher, North Darfur, in light of a likely imminent attack by the Rapid Support Forces. In a statement issued on 20 January, the RSF issued an ultimatum to forces allied to the Sudanese Armed Forces to leave the city by this afternoon, indicating an imminent offensive. The SAF, in its response, expressed its readiness to resist assault. El Fasher […]

 National Agricultural Research Institutions under the Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting on 21 January to review the activities of 2024 and action plan for 2025. The meeting took place at the Halhale Agricultural Research Center. Mr. Tsegay Berhane, Head of National Agricultural Research, stated that nine types of improved seeds are ready for distribution to farmers. He also noted that research conducted at the Halhale, Golij, and Shambuko Research […]

 The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare conducted a seminar on 21 January for members of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers focusing on the objective situation. At the seminar, Mr. Woldyesus Elisa, Director General of Labor, presented a paper titled “The Role of the Workers’ Confederation in Labor Management for Strengthening Efficiency at Work.” Mr. Woldyesus highlighted the Government of Eritrea’s efforts, guided by proclamations and directives, to ensure […]