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 Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns the deliberate bombing of its hospital in Old Fangak, South Sudan. The attack began at around 4:30am when two helicopter gunships first dropped a bomb on the MSF pharmacy, burning it to the ground, then went on to fire on the town of Old Fangak for around 30 minutes. At around 7am, a drone bombed the Old Fangak market. There have been at least […]

 Government officials, civil society leaders, and journalists gathered on Friday at Parliament to mark World Press Freedom Day, with a unified call for stronger protections for the media. This year’s global theme, “Freedom of expression in the face of the AI Revolution” highlights not only the evolving challenges posed by technology but also the enduring struggle for press freedom and journalistic integrity. The event, organised by the Uganda Parliamentary Press […]

 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, effective 30 June 2025. This decision, informed by prudent fiscal considerations and the need to prioritise national resource allocation, forms part of a broader strategic realignment of South Africa’s diplomatic missions globally. Since 2021, the South Africa has undertaken necessary adjustments to its international footprint to ensure fiscal sustainability while […]

 From April 24–27, Ambassador Christopher J. Lamora completed his third visit to the Southwest Region, reaffirming the U.S. Embassy’s enduring commitment to peace, prosperity, and partnership with Cameroon.  The visit also highlighted the lasting friendship between the American and Cameroonian people, particularly via his visits with the Paramount Chiefs of both Limbe and Buea, and his participation in the Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF). Tangible Progress in Peace and Stability […]

 Children are often the most affected during times of conflict. In South Sudan, some of them are killed, abducted, maimed, sexually violated or recruited and used by armed forces. Other live in places where the arrival of humanitarian aid is denied, or where schools and medical facilities have been taken over by military elements. To help prevent and swiftly respond to such grave violations of the rights of children living […]

 The Advisory Committee, established by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), completed its deliberations yesterday and finalized a set of options to address contentious issues in Libya’s current electoral framework.  Final edits are being made to the report.  Adhering to the principle of transparency, UNSMIL will publish the options as proposed by the Advisory Committee in due course. The Advisory Committee, a group of 20 Libyan personalities with […]

 Dr. Iddrisu outlined a bold vision for the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), committing to build a modern, technology-driven, agile, and trusted institution capable of producing credible, timely, and relevant data to support Ghana’s macroeconomic stabilisation programme and socio-economic development initiatives. Key among his priorities is the fast-tracking of the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to improve the quality of inflation data and extending CPI reporting to the district […]

 Monday 28th April, 2025 marked a historic day in Ghana’s passport administration as Ghana officially begun the mass roll-out of the Chip-Embedded Passport and a full suite of progressive reforms designed to modernize passport acquisition, enhance security, and provide citizens with a better passport acquisition experience. The event, attended by the Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ministers of State, Deputy Majority […]

 The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, has arrived in Libreville ahead of the inauguration of H.E. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguem as President of the Republic of #Gabon, scheduled for 03 May. He was warmly received at the airport by H.E. Mr. Régis Onanga Ndiaye, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gabon.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).