Month: January 2025

 Civilians in East Africa and the Horn bore the brunt of armed conflicts between government forces and opposition armed groups in 2024, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Throughout the region, the authorities have harassed activists and government critics and suppressed dissent.  For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch reviewed human rights practices in more than 100 countries. In much of the […]

 The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is deeply concerned by reports of clashes between armed forces in Western Equatoria which have resulted in civilian casualties and displacement. UNMISS calls for intervention from the highest levels of Government to prevent further deterioration of the security situation following several violent incidents between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in Opposition in the area around Nagero in recent […]

 The United States Government, through the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has donated an office space to the Nigerian National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos. Acting U.S. Consul General JoEllen Gorg formally handed over the keys to the new office space to NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retired), during a ceremony attended by representatives from AFRICOM […]

 Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns the armed attack on two of its clearly marked boats on the afternoon of Wednesday, 15 January 2025, in Upper Nile state, South Sudan. The boats, carrying six MSF staff members, were sailing on the river back to Ulang after delivering essential medical supplies to Nasir County hospital. This attack puts the safety of humanitarian workers at risk and disrupts the delivery of critical medical […]

 The human rights record of The Gambia will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, in a meeting in Geneva that will be webcast live.  The Gambia is one of 14 States to be reviewed by the UPR Working Group during its upcoming session from 20 to 31 January 2025. The first, second and third […]

 Africa’s leading national oil companies (NOCs) are set to take center stage at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum (www.Invest-Africa-Energy.com) in Paris, unveiling ambitious national energy agendas and seeking strategic international partnerships to advance the continent’s energy development. Scheduled for May 13-14, 2025, the forum offers a unique platform for Africa’s top NOCs to engage with global investors, share insights on emerging opportunities and discuss the pivotal role […]

 The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr Wavel Ramkalawan is currently leading the Seychelles delegation at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025, one of the world’s premier platforms for advancing sustainability and global climate action. At the summit, alongside other Heads of state and government, President Ramkalawan delivered a keynote statement during a high-level dialogue on the theme “Harnessing Blue Economy&Marine Conservation for Sustainable Energy Transition.” The dialogue […]

 The Vice-President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Ahmed Afif, today received a Special Envoy of His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, as part of the latter’s campaign for the position of the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment. The Special Envoy, H.E. Mr. Phila Buthelezi, Minister of Labour and Social Security of the Kingdom of Eswatini, was accompanied by […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, where he will meet with President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two leaders’ meeting will focus on a multitude of priority issues for the two brotherly countries, primarily the current regional developments […]