Month: April 2025

 Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion, Administrator of the South Region, urged government bodies, particularly local administrations, to take action to prevent mother and child mortality and eliminate harmful practices that affect women’s health. In his address, during a workshop held on April 9 in Mendefera, Mr. Habteab emphasized the importance of collaboration among all government bodies to combat practices contributing to maternal and child mortality. He stated that underage marriage and female […]

 “Dozens of civilians, including at least 23 children, and several aid workers have reportedly been killed in North Darfur over the past three days. “Horrific violence has seen 16 children reportedly killed in Al Fasher, a further six children and nine aid workers killed in an attack on Zamzam camp for internally displaced people, and one child killed in Abu Shouk camp. Over the past three months, more than 140 […]

 The Advisory Committee (AC) has resumed its discussions on the contentious issues in the current electoral framework with a view to developing a comprehensive proposal with options to support Libyan institutions deliver inclusive and credible national elections within a realistic and implementable timeframe. The Committee aims to finalize its report this month, ensuring that the proposals are technically sound and politically viable. The dedication and perseverance of the members of […]

 On April 12, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with Acting Foreign Minister of the Republic of the Sudan Ali Youssef Al-Sharif on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The sides had an in-depth discussion of the situation in Sudan, focusing on the possibility of settling the ongoing military-political crisis there. Sergey Lavrov emphasised the pressing need to halt the armed confrontation between regular army units and the […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to the Qatari capital, Doha, at the start of a Gulf tour that will also include Kuwait. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said that during the visit, President El-Sisi is scheduled to meet with Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields as well as regional […]

 The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, ECOWAS Commission has begun a capacity needs assessment Workshop on the 8th of April 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria to build greater synergies with its Training Centres of Excellence (TCE) and Training Institutes (TI). The Three-day Workshop is holding among others, to jointly identify the capacity gaps in aid of the delivery by TCEs and TIs, of improved services to ECOWAS and its member […]

 In a major milestone for African journalism, three reporters from Pan African Visions (PAV) (www.PanAfricanVisions.com) have been honored with international accolades from the Merck Foundation, underscoring the publication’s growing influence and commitment to impactful storytelling on health and social issues across the continent. The recognition came during the 2024 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards, held virtually on April 10, 2025, under the patronage of Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of […]

 I am appalled and gravely alarmed by reports emerging from Zamzam and Abu Shouk displacement camps as well as Al Fasher town in North Darfur. According to reports, forces affiliated with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched coordinated ground and air attacks on the camps and Al Fasher from multiple directions on 11 April, triggering intense clashes and resulting in catastrophic consequences for civilians. Over 100 people, including more than […]