Month: July 2025

 His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has arrived safely in Monrovia at the invitation of His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to participate in celebrations marking Liberia’s 178th Independence Anniversary. President Bio was warmly received on arrival by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh Jr., alongside a high-level delegation from the Liberian Foreign Ministry. Also in attendance at the national celebration are three other […]

 The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf welcomes the announcement by President Emmanuel Macron of France expressing his intention to recognise the State of Palestine. This declaration aligns with the longstanding position of the African Union, as reaffirmed during the Thirty-Eighth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union, held on 15–16 February 2025 in Addis Ababa, which reiterated Africa’s collective commitment to the inalienable rights […]

 The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs hosted its Annual Long Service Award Ceremony on Friday evening at the Savoy Resort and Spa, recognising the dedication and enduring service of its employees. The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, attended the event as Guests of Honour, joining ministry officials and staff in celebrating the invaluable contributions of long-serving public servants to community […]

 H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, represented the Arab Republic of Egypt at the G20 Development Working Group Ministerial Meeting held in South Africa. She also participated in drafting and launching the Ministerial Declaration at the conclusion of the meetings. The Ministerial Declaration, issued at the meetings, affirmed that development financing is at the core of shared priorities. It also highlighted the urgent […]

 President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Mohamed Muizzu of the Republic of the Maldives, and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of the Republic of Liberia, on the occasion of their countries' Independence Days. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, […]

 HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Friday with HE Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Africa at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Lord Collins of Highbury. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and means to support and enhance them. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly […]

 HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi Nancy Tembo, met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar (non-resident) to Malawi Fahad Rashid Al Muraikhi. The meeting reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.    

 Small agribusinesses in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire are eager to tap into regional markets, but limited digital skills and poor access to online platforms hold them back. Without targeted support, these businesses struggle to embrace e-commerce and expand beyond their local base. To close this gap, the International Trade Centre trained national advisors and support institutions to help agribusinesses go digital and sell across borders. Many small agribusinesses in West […]

 The annual Eritrean community festival in the Scandinavian countries—Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland—commenced yesterday in Stockholm with patriotic zeal. The festival, which is being attended by a number of nationals from various European countries, America, and elsewhere, was officially opened by Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea’s non-resident Ambassador to the Scandinavian countries. Mr. Alem Teklegergis, Chairman of the Holidays Coordinating Committee, said that Eritrean festivals, beyond being public gatherings, make a […]