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 Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, during a speech in Kisangani on October 23, proposed steps to change the country’s constitution, including floating the idea of a change to presidential term limits. Tshisekedi had previously pledged to “scrupulously respect constitutional obligations.” In Kisangani, Tshisekedi described the current constitution as “outdated” and “not adapted to the country's realities.” He said he would set up a commission to draft a new constitution in 2025, though he indicated that […]

 On 31st October 2024, the celebrations for the Creole Festival at the Foreign Affairs Department began with a beautiful serenade procession celebrating a newlywed couple. This was followed by a Creole buffet, where an assortment of dishes was prepared by staff from the Department’s various Divisions. In the afternoon, attendees were treated to light entertainment, which included singing, dancing, and domino competitions. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry […]

 With millions of people already displaced by climate change disasters in Africa, the richer countries most responsible for global warming must agree at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan to fully pay for the catastrophic loss of homes and damage to livelihoods taking place across the continent, Amnesty International said. They must also fully fund African governments’ adaptation measures to prevent further forced displacement, stop human rights violations and help them […]

 The Paramount Queenmother of Bechem Traditional Area, in the Ahafo Region, Nana  Adwoapo Dwamena Serwaa II, has appealed to her community members and Ghanaians in general, to consider the progress of Ghana and the next generation, and elect Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamaudu Bawumia, as the next President of Ghana. Welcoming Dr. Bawumia to Bechem on Friday, as part of his tour of the Ahafo […]

 In a world where technology and AI shapes perceptions, are smartphones truly capturing the full spectrum and beauty of human diversity, especially in often-overlooked emerging markets? Today, TECNO, an innovative brand at the forefront of multi-skin tone imaging, gave its response to this question with the launch of its #ToneProud campaign. A study in 2018 from MIT and Stanford University made a worrying find: The existence of skin-type bias in […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Martyrs and Victims Honoring Fund, Major General Al-Sayyed Al-Ghaly, and the fund's Executive Director, Major General Ahmed Al-Ashaal. The fund honors the martyrs, victims, missing and the injured of war, security operations and terror attacks and their families. President El-Sisi received the annual report on the fund’s activities, which includes an overview of its operations. […]

 Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel from November 2-8 to Dakar, Senegal, to participate in the Dakar Biennale, one of the largest arts festivals in Africa.  Assistant Secretary Phee will be joined by the Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, Kevin Young, who is also a member of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement.  The United States […]

 Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoS-KVS) will pay an official visit to the Republic of Zambia from 04-07 November 2024. 2. During the visit, MoS-KVS will co-chair the 6th Session of India-Zambia Joint Permanent Commission with Mr. Mulambo Haimbe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Zambia on 6 November 2024 to review all aspects of bilateral relations. […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva and her accompanying high-level delegation. The meeting was also attended by Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly; Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Mr. Hassan Abdallah; Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat; and Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, said the discussion focused on […]