Staff Writer

  MSF teams began responding to an outbreak of Ebola in Bulape, DRC, in early September. Since the early days of the response, we have collaborated with local health authorities and WHO to bring the epidemic under control. With the last patient discharged from the Ebola treatment centre on 19 October, we have handed over our activities to the local health authorities. After several weeks of collaborating with the Ministry […]

  The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) at a High-Level International Conference on Information Integrity and Independent Media held on the margins of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum on 29th October, 2025 highlighted the challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation; and its implications on public trust, governance, and global development. He also drew attention to the growing phenomena of some journalist conducting their work under unfavourable conditions […]

  The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, has welcomed the ruling by the KwaZulu-Natal High Court that set aside the 1967 inquest finding into the death of former African National Congress (ANC) President, Chief Albert Luthuli – now ruling he died at the hands of the Apartheid police. The court ruled that Chief Luthuli was beaten to death, overturning the apartheid-era inquest […]

  The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has called for the establishment of a fairer and more inclusive global order that reflects the realities of today’s interconnected world. He made this call at the 2025 Paris Peace Forum, where he participated in a high-level discussion on the theme “From Bridgetown to Accra: The Visions Driving the Future of International Cooperation.” The session brought together […]

  On October 30, as a key program of China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season, 2025 Africa Championship of Chinese Cuisine successfully launched at Kenya Utalii College (KUC) in Nairobi. Forty teams from Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal and other countries participated. H.E. Guo Haiyan, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Hon. John Ololtuaa, PS for Tourism attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches. Amb. Guo noted that cuisine is a reflection of civilization, and food serves as a bridge […]

  On October 28, Ambassador Gao Wenqi visited Northern Province of Rwanda and paid a courtesy call on Hon. MUGABOWAGAHUNDE Maurice, Governor of Northern Province. Also present were Mr. NGENDAHIMANA Pascal, Executive Secretary of Northern Province, Mr. NSENGIMANA Claudien, Mayor of Musanze, and Counselor Gao Zhiqiang from the Embassy. Amb. Gao noted that China's cooperation with Northern Province infrastructure, TVET, and sister-city has been at the forefront of China-Rwanda exchanges. He expressed China's readiness to work with the Rwandan side to […]

  On 27 October, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa collaborated with the Fujian Provincial Foreign Affairs Office to conduct an online consular protection awareness campaign. The event was attended by the Embassy’s Minister Qin Zhanpeng and Counsellor Liao Xiaoying, as well as Deputy Director Huang Shaorong of the Fujian Provincial Foreign Affairs Office. Participants included representatives from the Fujian Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, Fujian Provincial Department of Public Security, […]

  “The horror unfolding in Al Fasher is beyond words. The Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) assault on civilians and the terror inflicted on families trying to flee are indefensible. Civilians are being shelled, hospitals have been hit, and aid workers and local volunteers are being targeted. Families fleeing the city describe running through gunfire and armed checkpoints, facing extortion, harassment and fear at every turn. No one is spared. Many […]

  From October 31 to November 4, Ms. KUNIMITSU Ayano, State Minster for Foreign Affairs of Japan, will visit the Arab Republic of Egypt as a Special Envoy of Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan. During her visit, State Minster KUNIMITSU will attend the ceremony to commemorate the opening of The Grand Egyptian Museum. She will also have discussions with high-level officials of Egypt on the peace in the […]