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 Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion, Administrator of the South Region, urged government bodies, particularly local administrations, to take action to prevent mother and child mortality and eliminate harmful practices that affect women’s health. In his address, during a workshop held on April 9 in Mendefera, Mr. Habteab emphasized the importance of collaboration among all government bodies to combat practices contributing to maternal and child mortality. He stated that underage marriage and female […]

 Ambassador Abdela Mussa, Administrator of the Anseba Region, conducted a tour to monitor development projects and held discussions with concerned authorities and local residents on April 8 and 9 in the Adi Tekelezan Sub-Zone. Accompanied by regional department heads and professionals, Ambassador Abdela visited agricultural activities around the Deki Gebru Dam and encouraged those engaged in farming. He emphasized the need to strengthen water conservation and food security initiatives. During […]

 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 […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to the Qatari capital, Doha, at the start of a Gulf tour that will also include Kuwait. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said that during the visit, President El-Sisi is scheduled to meet with Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields as well as regional […]

 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. […]

 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 […]

 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.