Month: January 2025

 World Bank, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) signed a US$ 82 million agreement to improve access to critical health services for more than 8 million vulnerable people across Sudan and strengthen the health system in the country. More than 70% of hospitals and health facilities in conflict-affected areas in Sudan are non-operational. They have been damaged or destroyed during the conflict or lack […]

 H.E. Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of H.E. Mawien Makol Ariik. Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan to the UAE. His Excellency wished the new Ambassador of South Sudan success in the performance of his duties and emphasized the UAE’s keenness to enhance the relations between the UAE and South Sudan in all fields. The […]

 The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a military site in the Alibori region of Benin, which resulted in the death of a number of soldiers. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of […]

 First Tripartite Regular Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia was convened in Cairo yesterday. At the meeting Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Eritrea, Dr. Badir Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, and Mr. Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia, discussed on strengthening regional cooperation as well as promotion of peace and security in the Horn […]

 On January 10, an MSF ambulance was shot at in El Fasher, North Darfur, by an unknown gunman while referring a female patient in labor requiring emergency surgical procedure from MSF field hospital in Zamzam camp to Saudi Hospital in El Fasher, the only public hospital with surgical capacity still standing in the area despite relentless attacks. In the clearly marked ambulance with the MSF logo and flag, were the […]

 President William Ruto has called on African countries to implement common strategies to build resilient agricultural food systems. The President urged African governments to increase their investments in regional agricultural infrastructure, foster research and innovation and accelerate the dissemination of technological solutions. He also called on international partners to align their support with Africa’s transformation agenda, ensuring that resources reach the areas of greatest need and impact. “This is our […]

 His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a congratulatory message to the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Haitham bin Tariq, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of his accession to the supreme leadership of his country. In this message, His Majesty the King extends His warm congratulations and sincere wishes for health, happiness, and tranquility to His Majesty Haitham bin Tariq, as well as for further progress and prosperity […]

 The President of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud together with the President of Kenya, H.E William Ruto and the President of Burundi, H.E Èvariste Ndayishimiye have returned to their respective countries after attending the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). The summit has been running from 9th January to 11th January 2025 at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Kampala. At Entebbe International Airport, the Presidents were seen […]