The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka has appointed H.E. Menzie Sipho Dlamini as High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Eswatini to Sri Lanka based in Kuala Lumpur. He presented credentials to H.E. Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka on 01 February 2024 at 1500 hrs at the Presidential Secretariat, Colombo.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]

During his official visit to Cuba, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, held bilateral talks with his counterpart, Mr. Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, on Wednesday, 31st January 2024. The meeting allowed the two Ministers to reaffirm their commitment to the strengthening of the longstanding partnership between the Seychelles and Cuba based on shared values, mutual respect, and understanding. Minister Radegonde conveyed that Seychelles values the […]

Enhancing cooperation between the Republic of Seychelles and the Republic of Cuba was among the topics discussed during the meeting between the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde and the President of the Republic of Cuba, H.E Mr. Miguel Díaz Canel. During the meeting, Minister Radegonde expressed deep appreciation of the Government of Seychelles for the various support that the Cuban Government has provided throughout […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo authorities should immediately and unconditionally release the prominent journalist Stanis Bujakera, and drop the charges against him, Human Rights Watch said today. Bujakera has been detained since September 8, 2023, in police custody and later at Kinshasa’s Makala central prison. The authorities charged Bujakera with fabricating and distributing a fake intelligence memo saying that Congolese military intelligence had killed a senior opposition official, Chérubin Okende. The two-page memo informed an […]

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has been tasked to table a statement on government plans to sensitise the citizenry on minerals, following the discovery of new minerals in different regions of the country. The directive was issued by Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa following a matter of national importance raised by Kajara County MP, Hon. Michael Timuzigu who complained about the conflicts in Ntungamo District resulting […]

The field of business and financial journalism and production is essential for communicating complex economic and financial information to the public. Through various mediums, Black professionals bring unique viewpoints to the field, enriching the quality of reporting with varied experiences and demonstrating the power of #BlackExcellence. As such, the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) – a platform that unites the Global Black community - is pleased to announce Ntokozo Khumalo, […]

HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met on Thursday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to the State of Qatar Farhad Khalif. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways of coordination between the two countries, especially in education and development. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of […]

HE President of the Republic of Rwanda Paul Kagame met in Washington with HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to HE the President of the Republic of Rwanda, and His Highness wishes for more prosperity and development for the people of […]

In response to recent widespread flooding, the U.S. government, through USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), is providing $2 million to address the most urgent needs of flood-affected populations in North Ubangi and Tshopo provinces. Through ACTED, a nongovernmental organization, and in close collaboration with Congolese authorities, these funds aim to provide a total of 7,000 households—an estimated 44,800 people—in the two provinces with essential household items and shelter materials. […]