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Children routinely interact with people they don’t know online and respond with caution when approached, but they want tech companies and governments to do more to keep them safe according to preliminary research findings released on Safer Internet Day. The research was conducted by the Young&Resilient Research Centre at Western Sydney University and Save the Children and was funded by the online safety investment vehicle Safe Online as part of […]

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s Press Secretary, has since hit the grounds running after her preferment by the President to oversee the office that is cardinal to articulating and propagating his agenda and the bridge between his office and that of the public. Madam Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana has appeared on different platforms to inform the public about the President Boakai's activities and programs, inclusive of his focus on forming a […]

The President of the Republic, H.E Joseph Nyuma Boakai joins world leaders to express sympathy and condolences to the people of Namibia for the passing of their President, Dr. Hage G. Geingob. In a dispatch from Monrovia, President Boakai extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Namibia for what he called ‘a great loss' not only for Namibians but also for the entire African Continent. "I have just […]

“Give a man his flowers whilst he is alive” is a mantra that many believe. This was manifested by the people of Lofa, particularly Gbandiland over the weekend when they honored His Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for his manifold contributions to humanity and society. Honoring of the Liberian Leader came not as a surprise as it sheds light on how far he has come in his humble and philanthropic, […]

On February 5, 2024 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Zimbabwe, Ihar Marshalau, presented copies of the Credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe, Frederick Shava. The sides discussed the main areas of Belarusian-Zimbabwean cooperation, as well as the preparation of the upcoming 1st session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation between Belarus and Zimbabwe. Special […]

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic Antonio Tajani and HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Italian Republic Khalid bin Youssef Al Sada participated in welcoming the Italian Navy ship (Vulcano), which carries on board a number of injured people from the Gaza Strip to receive treatment in Italian hospitals. Qatar and Italy are cooperating to alleviate the […]

Occupied Palestinian Territory The Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Thomas White, said in a social media post this morning that an aid convoy waiting to move into northern Gaza was hit by gunfire, adding that no one was injured.  Meanwhile, heavy fighting continued throughout Gaza over the weekend. It cited reports of significant destruction to residential areas across Gaza, particularly in Khan Younis, by Israeli forces. On 2 February, […]

Responding to protests held in Dakar on 4 February, Samira Daoud, Director of Amnesty International’s Regional Office for West and Central Africa, said: “After protests erupted in Dakar on Sunday as demonstrators opposed the suspension of the presidential elections process, Amnesty International calls on the authorities and security forces to respect and protect the right to peaceful assembly and refrain from resorting to excessive use of force. “The government’s abrupt […]

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a written message to HE President of the Republic of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Djibouti Rashid bin Shafeea Al Marri delivered the message during his meeting on Monday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Government […]