Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Irish President Michael Higgins, commencing his official visit to the Republic of Ireland, the last leg of his European tour that also included Denmark and Norway. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said that upon arriving at the official residence of the President of Ireland, President El-Sisi signed the VIP visitor's guestbook. During the meeting between the two presidents, President El-Sisi […]

 The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, and in his own name, sent a congratulatory message to His Excellency John Mahama on his victory as President-elect of the Republic of Ghana. According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Boakai said that Mr. Mahama election is a clear indication of the trust and confidence of […]

 The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Abdoulaye DIA as its new Secretary General. This appointment was officially ratified during the WAPP General Assembly held on November 29, 2024, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Mr. DIA is a seasoned electromechanical engineer and a graduate of the École Supérieure Interafricaine d’Électricité (ESIE) in Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire. His dedication to African integration is evident through both […]

 The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the League of Arab States, the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Addis Ababa, and UNESCO celebrated Arabic Language Day with a vibrant program highlighting the cultural significance and global influence of the Arabic language. The event, held at the United Nations Conference Centre, commenced with remarks by the ECA Executive Secretary, Mr. Claver Gatete, who underscored the importance of multilingualism in fostering global harmony. “Arabic, with […]

 Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens concluded a landmark official visit to South Africa, accompanied by a delegation of 35 Atlantan political, business, and community leaders.  The December 4-11 visit marked a significant milestone in Atlanta Phambili—a subnational diplomacy initiative centered on deepening U.S.-South Africa partnership through the City of Atlanta– and reaffirmed the shared commitment to advancing economic, cultural, and educational collaboration between the two nations. “This trip was a celebration of […]

 The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) recorded a new milestone at the Africa Investment Forum 2024, with the announcement of Japan as its newest contributor, expanding the Fund’s donor base to 11 and strengthening its capacity to support crucial energy projects. The announcement was made at a thematic boardroom session showcasing innovative funding structures to accelerate Africa's energy transition. The session also saw the launch of the "Understanding Power […]

 The Union of Persons Living with Disabilities in Eastern Equatoria have raised concerns about their rights not being adequately protected. To address the issue, the entity advocates for an awareness-raising drive to reduce discrimination and stigmatization. “I am raising my voice on behalf of women with these difficulties. We want our government to do more to protect us from gender-based violence and unfair treatment,” said Susan Ifuho Galerio, Executive Director […]

 The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $165 million loan to Madagascar to develop critical trade corridors and improve regional connectivity. The funding, granted on 11 December 2024 in Abidjan, will support the third phase of a major infrastructure project to improve trade corridors across the country. Funding will be sourced from the African Development Fund, the Bank Group’s concessional lending arm. The […]

 Cithou, a small village 30 kilometers from Kuajok, is aptly named “the hidden place.” Isolated by muddy roads caused by devastating floods, it’s a place that few have seen or heard of. That, however, is set to change, following a first ever visit by peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Unsurprisingly, their journey into the unknown, undertaken to bring the global 16 Days of Activism […]