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  The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea on the occasion of their Independence Day. This historic day is a moment of pride and reflection, celebrating Equatorial Guinea’s enduring journey toward freedom, unity, and nation-building. The African Union salutes the resilience, determination, and achievements of the people of Equatorial Guinea, and […]

  Somalia has maintained strong reform implementation and program performance. IMF staff and the Somali authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the 4th review of Somalia’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. Somalia’s economy continues to show resilience, despite external headwinds, and the 2025-26 growth is expected to reach 3-3¼ percent. However, the near-term economic outlook is clouded by foreign aid cuts and adverse climate events. The authorities requested an […]

  The AMAN Union, the leading professional forum for commercial and non-commercial insurance and reinsurance companies across the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), will hold its 15th Annual Meeting from November 4 to 6, 2025. The event will be hosted by the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, at its headquarters in […]

  The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is following with deep concern the recent political and security developments in the Republic of Madagascar, marked by movements within the army and popular demonstrations in Antananarivo. The Chairperson of the Commission welcomes the Government’s renewed commitment to dialogue and urges all Malagasy stakeholders, both civilian and military, to exercise calm and restraint, and to prioritize peaceful and […]

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the […]

  President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, have arrived in Beijing, China, to participate in a Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. Hosted by President Xi Jinping and UN Women, the 13 and 14 October meeting will bring together other world leaders to “renew the spirit of the Beijing Declaration and accelerate its implementation.” This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United […]

  H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, met with Ms. Jessika Roswall, European Union Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and Competitive Circular Economy. The meeting was attended by Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, Egypt’s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, the European Union, and NATO. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the second edition of the “Global Gateway” Forum in the Belgian capital, Brussels. The […]

  An international summit titled "Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit" will be held in Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday, October 13, 2025, afternoon. The summit will be co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump, with the participation of leaders from more than 20 countries. The summit aims to end the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to bring peace and stability to the Middle East, and usher […]

  The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with partners, organized a conference on 9 and 10 October in Asmara focusing on the expansion of the adult education program across the country. Mr. Petros Hailemariam, representative of the Minister of Education, indicated that since the days of the armed struggle for independence, the EPLF has been working to eradicate illiteracy, realizing its significance in expediting social change. Mr. Petros went on […]