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  The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) held a virtual work meeting on November 18, 2025. The meeting, co-organised by ECOWAS External Relations and AECID, brought together representatives from AECID, the ECOWAS Commission, and various ECOWAS Agencies to review the progress of the ECOWAS-AECID cooperation programme and discuss the work plan for 2026. Participating agencies included the Project Preparation […]

  The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM), led by Ambassador Issufu Baba Braimah Kamara, observed a calm, orderly and transparent voting process during the opening and closing of polling stations observed in Bissau. The Mission deployed a high-level delegation across key locations to assess procedural compliance, operational readiness, the presence of party agents and the early participation of voters. Initial findings reflected confidence in the conduct of the polls and […]

  The Government of Senegal and the West African Development Bank (BOAD) (www.BOAD.org) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic partnership framework based on the  country's public asset development. This innovative mechanism is designed to strengthen Senegal’s financing strategy, to consolidate its financial performance and support its development goals, while improving resource mobilization. Structured around leveraging the economic potential of the country’s infrastructure, the Senegal Asset Development Fund […]

  From 25 to 30 November 2025, the AFRICA24 Group (https://Africa24TV.com) will provide exceptional coverage of the 14th edition of the International Forum for Dynamic Entrepreneurial Women (FIED), under the theme ‘The role and impact of women on industrialisation and the promotion of local products’ and under the High Patronage of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of the Transition of Burkina Faso, Head of State. This forum is a pan-African platform […]

  Her Excellency Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received the Letters of Credence from Dr. Olushayo Olu, the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative to Liberia. The ceremony marked the official commencement of Dr. Olu’s tour of duty and signaled a new chapter in the longstanding collaboration between WHO and the Republic of Liberia. During the presentation, Dr. Olu expressed gratitude to the Government […]

  The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities following reports of renewed fighting and rising tensions in Eastern Equatoria state.  These incidents follow recent intercommunal violence, cattle raids and reported aerial bombardment in Ulang and Baliet counties, Upper Nile state, which have resulted in civilian deaths, injuries and displacement.  UNMISS reminds all parties that such violence directly contravenes commitments under the Revitalized […]

  The Eritrean National Cycling Team that participated in the Africa Cycling Championship 2025, held in Kenya from 20 to 23 November, clinched a total of 10 medals in both genders, including 3 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze. At the final road race conducted on 23 November, Olympian Merhawi Kudus in the elite group, Awet Aman in the under-23 category, and Natan Medhanie in the junior category shined in […]

  President Dr. Patrick Herminie, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces, alongside Major General Michael Rosette, presided over the commissioning of three service personnel as Second Lieutenants in the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). The formal ceremony, held at State House this morning, saw Second Lieutenant Chakira Rose, Second Lieutenant Dominique Andimignon, and Second Lieutenant Kenneth Evenor receive their rank slides and certificates, marking their elevation to […]

  Mr. Sebastien Pillay, Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles, will lead the Seychelles delegation to the 7th African Union-European Union Summit taking place in Luanda, Angola, from 24th to 25th November 2025. The Vice President departed Seychelles on Saturday, 22nd November 2025, for Angola to participate in this important continental gathering, where he will engage in Thematic Session I: "Peace, Security, Governance and Multilateralism," representing Seychelles' interests and […]