Month: February 2026

  The office of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students in Halhal sub-zone, as part of efforts to strengthen youth organization, has formed youth friends committees in nine administrative areas of the sub-zone. Mr. Abdurahman Hamed, head of the union branch in the sub-zone, said that the objective of the initiative was to enable youth to organize themselves under the union and become beneficiaries of the opportunities it […]

  World “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation,” 6 February, was observed in Asmara at the Central Region level under the theme “Towards 2030: No End to FGM without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” Noting that the practice of female genital mutilation is currently declining at the national level, Col. Gebrehans Woldegergis, Director General of Social Services in the region, called for integrated efforts to eradicate the practice […]

  The Ministry of Information conducted its annual activity assessment meeting on 5 February in the capital to review achievements registered in 2025 and discuss the implementation of the 2026 Action Plan. At the meeting, the Minister of Information, Mr. Yemane Gebremeskel, presented a comprehensive, data-driven report outlining activities implemented during 2025, challenges encountered, and areas requiring further improvement. He also briefed participants on programs charted out for 2026. The […]

  The visit by President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Dr. Patrick Herminie, to the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai formed part of ongoing efforts by the Government to expand access to specialised oncology care, enhance health sector capacity, and deepen international healthcare partnerships. Seychelles’ interest in the visit lies in exploring opportunities for access to high-quality oncology services for Seychellois patients. The Centre’s advanced equipment, specialised medical […]

  Following the Joint External Evaluation conducted in September 2024, Kenya has validated its second-generation National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS II) ahead of its official launch later this year. The National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) is a multi-year plan that is critical to ensuring that national capacities for health emergency preparedness, response and recovery are planned, built, strengthened and sustained, to serve vulnerable populations. It promotes […]

  Merck Foundation also marks International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026 through their “Our Africa” TV Program. Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies continue their partnership to Advocate for Girl Education to End FGM Across Africa. Dr. Rasha Kelej emphasizes that Girl Education is Key to Ending Female Genital Mutilation, Child Marriage and Breaking Infertility Stigma around women. Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of […]

  Uganda continues to position diplomacy as a central pillar of its foreign policy and as a constructive tool for peace building across the African continent. This commitment was underscored when the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Hon. John Mulimba, hosted H.E. Seddiki Nafaa, Ambassador of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic to Uganda, in a bilateral meeting focused on regional stability, multilateral cooperation, and the peaceful resolution […]

  Emirates (www.Emirates.com) has announced the expansion of its operations to Tokyo Narita with the introduction of a second daily service from 1 May, operated by the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER. The additional flight, EK320, will depart Dubai at 22:30hrs and arrive in Tokyo Narita at 13:30hrs the following day. The return service, EK321, will depart Tokyo Narita at 21:30hrs and arrive in Dubai at 03:50hrs the following day. All times […]

  The first day of President Dr. Patrick Herminie’s Official State Visit to the Republic of India concluded with a significant health-sector engagement in Chennai, marked by meaningful interactions with Seychellois patients and strategic exchanges with leading medical institutions to advance partnerships that will enhance access, expertise, and modern healthcare services in Seychelles. During the visit, President Herminie met personally with the patients and their families, including a fellow colleague, […]