[[{"value":"The Philippines, represented by H.E. Mersole J. Mellejor, Philippine Ambassador to Nigeria, actively participated in the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting held on 22-23 April 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting, which was organized by the Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, with support from countries such as the Philippines, focused on bolstering collaboration between international partners and African Member States impacted by terrorism. Ambassador Mellejor highlighted […]

[[{"value":"In its ongoing commitment to establish factoring as a viable financing solution for Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thus bolstering their participation in intra-regional trade and industrialisation, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and FCI recently held a two-day factoring conference in Harare. Centred on the overarching theme of "Empowering Economic Growth Through Innovative Factoring and Receivables Finance Solutions" and the sub-theme of “How factoring can serve as a […]

[[{"value":"To celebrate World Malaria Day, Ambassador Bryan Hunt today joined President Julius Maada Bio and senior government officials to launch Sierra Leone’s National Malaria Vaccines Campaign. The campaign supported by the U.S. Government through USAID aims to prevent malaria in children and help reach Zero Malaria in the country. With the support of the U.S. Government, over 4.1 million nets, 4.3 million fast-acting medicines and 4.3 million tests have been […]

[[{"value":"Over the past six years, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has spearheaded transformative efforts to ensure our cities are clean, green, and conducive to residents' well-being. This commitment has led to the initiation of various projects aimed at enhancing the urban environment and improving public amenities. One notable initiative is the city-wide road cleaning campaign, which has been instrumental in maintaining cleanliness across our urban landscapes. This campaign, initially launched in […]

[[{"value":"The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org) has appointed career diplomat Ambassador Jalel Trabelsi as his Special Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Gulf Region. Ambassador Trabelsi brings to the role over 30 years of experience as a highly accomplished and distinguished diplomat. As Special Envoy for MENA and the Gulf Region, Ambassador Trabelsi will help to foster diplomatic and strategic […]

[[{"value":"The 4th Session of the Kenya-Zimbabwe Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation came to a successful conclusion on 23rd April 2024, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to building strong partnerships to realize a brighter future for all. The meeting, held in Harare was attended by a delegation from Kenya led by the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi while the delegation from […]

[[{"value":"The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) confirms the killing of Hossam El-Din Awad Mohamed Khalifa, a volunteer from the Sudanese Red Crescent Society, in Tuti Island, Khartoum State, on 10 April while on duty. Reports indicate that Hossam was fatally shot while he and other volunteers were providing first aid services during the Eid prayer. Eight others were injured in the incident. The IFRC strongly […]

[[{"value":"HM King Mohammed VI has sent a congratulatory message to TM King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, on the occasion of their country's celebration of its National Day. In this message, HM the King expresses, to the Dutch Sovereigns, His warmest congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness, wishing the Dutch people further progress and prosperity. "I should like to take this opportunity to say how […]

[[{"value":"A Qatar Armed Forces aircraft arrived at Port Sudan Airport in the sisterly Republic of Sudan carrying 25 tons of aid, including food supplies and two ambulances, provided by Qatar Fund for Development and Qatar Red Crescent. This brings the total number of planes to 18, with a total of 555 tons of aid. This assistance comes as part of Qatar's support for the Sudanese people and its full backing […]