His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received and welcomed the new United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sierra Leone, Madam Seraphine Wakana, who was appointed by Secretary General, Mr. António Guterres, in November 2023. The envoy, who was accompanied by the Senior Human Rights Advisor, Uchenna Emelonye, Peace&Development Advisor, Simonetta Rossi and Communication and Advocacy Lead, Osman Benk Sankoh, expressed gratitude to the President for accepting her appointment. She […]

Horn of Africa governments grappled with rampant wartime atrocities and humanitarian crises throughout 2023 with meager international assistance, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2024. Unaddressed historical grievances and impunity for serious crimes continued to spur widespread violations against civilians in the region. The conflicts in Sudan and Ethiopia have had a staggering impact on civilians, resulting in massive loss of life, destruction of property and large-scale displacements. Instead of treating these […]

The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, and the First Lady. Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan attended the annual ceremonious events to formally launch the re-opening of the Supreme Court of Seychelles, yesterday morning. The President and Mrs. Ramkalawan first attended a religious service accentuated under this year’s theme, ‘Learn from the past: Build tomorrow’, held at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Victoria. The mass was followed by the ceremonial parade […]

HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chadians Abroad and International Cooperation in the Republic of Chad Mahamat Saleh Annadif met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Chad Talib bin Mohammed Al Mankhas. Bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries were discussed during the meeting.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.    

Continuing its commitment to humanitarian relief in Hirshabelle State, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), on Tuesday distributed vital food and non-food items to vulnerable families in Beletweyne, central Somalia. More than 650 families displaced by last year’s El Nino-induced floods, benefitted from essential items including wheat flour, sugar, rice, cooking oil, blankets, and plastic sheets. The beneficiaries included People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and […]

The UN can confirm that there has been an aviation incident involving a UN-contracted helicopter in Galmudug, Somalia. The helicopter was conducting an air medical evacuation. The UN is in the process of gathering all relevant information. Response efforts are underway.  More information will be shared when it becomes available.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).    

The National Agricultural Research Institute conducted its annual activity assessment meeting in Halhale on January 9. The meeting saw the attendance of Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion, Governor of the Southern Region, along with heads of the Ministry of Agriculture and Southern Region, and a number of agricultural experts and researchers. During the meeting, Mr. Tsegay Berhane, head of the research institute, highlighted several key achievements […]

The Parliamentary Commission, established under Article 87A of the Constitution, has been fully constituted with the endorsement of the Leader of the Opposition and four back bench Commissioners. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi takes up the mantle of the Leader of the Opposition, replacing Hon. Mathias Mpuuga. Mpuuga will now serve as a backbench Commissioner of the House representing the Opposition, alongside Hon. Solomon Silwany, Hon. Prossy Akampurira and Hon. Esther Afoyochan, […]

The Lesotho Volleyball Team bided to host the Zone 6 Volleyball Championship and was granted an opportunity to host the prestigious games. Events such as sporting activities can attract a multitude of visitors and enhance the brand image and promotion of the destination. Events do not only provide stellar performance to spectators but economic spin-offs on host economies. The event brought benefits like job creation, visitor spending and selling of […]