Staff Writer

 The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, ECOWAS Commission has begun a capacity needs assessment Workshop on the 8th of April 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria to build greater synergies with its Training Centres of Excellence (TCE) and Training Institutes (TI). The Three-day Workshop is holding among others, to jointly identify the capacity gaps in aid of the delivery by TCEs and TIs, of improved services to ECOWAS and its member […]

 In a major milestone for African journalism, three reporters from Pan African Visions (PAV) (www.PanAfricanVisions.com) have been honored with international accolades from the Merck Foundation, underscoring the publication’s growing influence and commitment to impactful storytelling on health and social issues across the continent. The recognition came during the 2024 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards, held virtually on April 10, 2025, under the patronage of Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of […]

 I am appalled and gravely alarmed by reports emerging from Zamzam and Abu Shouk displacement camps as well as Al Fasher town in North Darfur. According to reports, forces affiliated with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched coordinated ground and air attacks on the camps and Al Fasher from multiple directions on 11 April, triggering intense clashes and resulting in catastrophic consequences for civilians. Over 100 people, including more than […]

 H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation, met with H.E. Eng. Noura Sulaiman Al-Fassam, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment of the State of Kuwait, during the activities of the Joint Annual Meetings of the Arab Financial Institutions held in the State of Kuwait. The two ministers discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between Egypt and Kuwait. […]

 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha:  "I was pleased to meet with Liberia’s Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti to discuss ways to advance our relations. We coordinated efforts within international organisations, including the UN. Ukraine is ready to develop cooperation in agriculture, food security, technology, education." Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.    

 Mr Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, has landed in Greece for a high-level Working Visit. Minister Lamola will address the prestigious Delphi Economic Forum, where he will outline South Africa’s priorities as the incumbent G20 Presidency, championing Africa’s role in shaping a more equitable and sustainable global future. Minister Lamola’s participation underscores South Africa’s commitment to multilateral diplomacy, economic justice, and […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will receive the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto. The two leaders will discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations. President El-Sisi and the Indonesian president will also review regional developments and means to restore stability in the Middle East.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.    

 “With no viable peace in sight, the Sudanese are trapped in a humanitarian crisis of industrial proportions,” said Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN aid coordination office, OCHA. “Two out of three people need aid, that’s 30 million people…This, of course, demands a massive ramp-up of international support; what we see instead is donors pulling back funding across the world.” The war between rival militaries – the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the […]

 His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, has once again urged global leaders to prioritize the urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), emphasizing that the current structure is outdated and no longer representative of the global community, particularly Africa. He made this call while joining fellow Heads of State and Government for the official opening of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, where […]