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  Emirates (https://www.Emirates.com), the world’s largest international airline, marks 30 successful years of flying to Nairobi, Kenya. Since the inaugural flight in October 1995, Emirates has carried over 6.6 million passengers to and from the country, on over 34,250 flights. Served with a double daily Boeing 777 service, Emirates connects Nairobi, one of the fastest growing cities in Africa, with over 145 countries on its vast global network, facilitating trade […]

  South Sudan faces a renewed slide into full-scale conflict unless urgent international action is taken, the UN-appointed independent investigative body examining human rights there warned on Wednesday. Addressing the UN General Assembly, the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan highlighted escalating armed clashes, political detentions, and widespread human rights violations, calling for coordinated efforts to safeguard civilians and uphold justice. “South Sudan’s political transition is falling apart,” Commissioner Barney Afako told the Assembly. “The […]

  As the African continent accelerates its digital transformation, South Africa prepares to host the 28th annual Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com/) from 11 to 13 November 2025 at the Cape Town International Conference Centre.    The choice of host city reflects the region’s growing reputation as Africa’s tech capital. The Western Cape - specifically Cape Town and its surrounds - has evolved into the heart of Africa’s innovation economy. The Cape Town-Stellenbosch […]

  The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mr. Didier Dogley as the new Chairperson of the Board of the Islands Development Company (IDC), effective 29th October 2025. Mr. Dogley brings to the role over three decades of distinguished public service and leadership in the fields of environment, sustainable development, tourism, and climate resilience. His extensive career in Government and international engagement has equipped him with […]

  Reacting to the news that two people were killed and several others injured during protests today calling for a boycott of this year’s general elections, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah said:  “Reports that one general member of the public and one police officer have been killed during election day protests across Tanzania are deeply disturbing. The risk of further escalation is high – […]

  The President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, presided over the official launch ceremony for the Maritime Corridor and Regional Trade Facilitation Project (https://apo-opa.co/4hA9Zsl), financed by the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) to the tune of $137 million. Senior Bank officials attended the ceremony, which took place on 27 October 2025, in Moroni. The Bank Group's financing consists of a principal grant of $135 million from the African […]

  The Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Mr.Ahmed Attaf, held phone talks on Wednesday with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr.Mohammad Ishaq Dar. The talks provided an opportunity to address bilateral ties and discuss ways to boost them, said the source. The two FMs stressed the need to continue coordination within […]

  Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Mr.Ahmed Attaf, held Wednesday a phone conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister, Mr. Wang Yi. The call allowed the two sides to review the various dimensions of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Algeria and China and prospects for elevating it to new heights, particularly in economic areas, in line with the special attention both countries' leadership gives […]

  An Eritrean delegation participated in the 85th Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, which is being held from 21 to 30 October in Banjul, The Gambia. At the session, delegations from various countries are delivering statements focusing on their respective activities and achievements in the promotion and protection of human rights. Regarding Eritrea’s fundamental stance on human rights, the Eritrean delegation presented a detailed briefing […]