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 Philippine Ambassador to Nigeria Mersole J. Mellejor presented his credentials to President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic (CAR) at the Renaissance Palace in the country's capital Bangui on Tuesday, 18 March 2025. Ambassador Mellejor told President Touadéra of his intention, as the top representative of the Philippines in the CAR, to work with CAR officials in strengthening relations between the two countries. President Touadéra said he is thankful […]

 The residents of the Deki-Zer’u administrative area, in the Adi-Tekelezan sub-zone, are constructing a dirt road to connect their area with the main Asmara-Keren road. The 10 km road, being built with machinery support, is expected to significantly improve the daily activities of the residents. Eng. Bereket Mihreteab, one of the program coordinators, stated that a feasibility study was conducted before the construction process began. He also commended the strong […]

 On Thursday 20 March 2025, a signing ceremony was held at Maison Quéau de Quinssy where Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, and H.E. Mrs. Olivia Berkeley-Christmann, the Ambassador of France, formalised an Extradition Agreement between Seychelles and France. This signing concludes numerous consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, the Attorney General’s Office, and French representatives. The purpose of the Extradition Agreement between […]

 The Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Gustavo Martins Nogueira met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Thursday 20th March 2025. The meeting began with Ambassador Nogueira presenting the Brazilian government’s condolences on the passing of Mr Robert Morgan in February 2024. Ambassador Nogueira fondly recounted Mr Morgan’s dedication towards his duty […]

 When gunshots rang out near her home in the Congolese city of Uvira last month, Mapendo knew it was time to leave. Gathering her children and other family members, she crossed the fast-flowing Rusizi river into neighbouring Burundi, joining desperate throngs fleeing the violence gripping swathes of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.   Today, Mapendo and her family are sleeping under open skies near a sports stadium-turned-makeshift refugee shelter […]

 The ECOWAS Commission reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and human development at the General Debate of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) at the United states headquarters in New York. Speaking on behalf of ECOWAS, Professor Fatou SOW SARR, Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, highlighted the progress made by the region in promoting women’s rights and social inclusion since the adoption […]

 In a significant move to tackle the cholera outbreak, over 20 data management professionals received specialized training in Luanda today. This initiative is part of the national effort to control and combat the devastating cholera epidemic. Dr. Zabulon Yoti, WHO’s Acting Representative in Angola, emphasized the importance of this training, stating, “The Ministry of Health, with WHO’s support, in a joint effort from the Angola office and the WHO Hub […]

 As part of its Ramadan initiatives, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized an iftar program at Mama Ugaaso Orphanage in Somalia and distributed festive clothing to 175 orphaned children. Years of civil war, terrorism, and drought in Somalia have left thousands of children orphaned and in need of care. These children, struggling to survive amid ongoing conflicts, find refuge at Mama Ugaaso Orphanage. To uphold the spirit of solidarity […]

 HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdel Aati. Discussion during the call focused on cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them. The two sides also discussed the latest developments in the Gaza […]