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From February 5-9, Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen will travel to Ethiopia, Egypt, and Germany to meet with development and humanitarian partners as well as engage USAID staff on crucial workforce and operational issues. The focus of her trip is supporting staff, Agency initiatives, and ongoing programs throughout eastern Africa and the Middle East. During her travels in Ethiopia, the Deputy Administrator will engage female entrepreneurs, young innovators driving digital solutions, […]

Introduction and Background Responding to the urgent need to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in animal health, the African Union-Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is organizing a virtual meeting. This event follows the success of the first Africa AMR Surveillance Network (AMRSNET) Forum online meeting held in September 2023. Scheduled for February 5th to 7th, 2024, the online Regional AMR Forum Meeting will bring together selected French-speaking countries from ECOWAS, […]

The U.S. Mission to the Republic of Namibia was saddened to learn of the passing of His Excellency, President Hage Gottfried Geingob. President Geingob was a valued partner throughout his decades of public service. The U.S. Embassy has deep appreciation and respect for our decades-long relationship with President Geingob dating to the early days of Namibia’s independence, when Geingob served as the first Prime Minister of Namibia. We salute his […]

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, has sent a message of condolence to H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, Acting President of the Republic of Namibia, following the passing of President Hage Geingob. In his message, President Ramkalawan, stated: “It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of President Hage Geingob. On behalf of the Government and people of Seychelles, as well as on my […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Séjourné. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting tackled bilateral relations, and French Foreign Minister, Séjourné, conveyed France’s President Emmanuel Macron’s greetings to President El-Sisi. During the talks, the two sides confirmed the importance of continuing extensive coordination and cooperation between […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Minister of Justice, Counselor Omar Marwan. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said President El-Sisi was updated on the latest efforts to finalize the formulation of family-related draft laws, including the Personal Status Law for Christian citizens, which represents the first comprehensive, unified, and detailed law in this regard. The President gave directives to continue work toward completing these laws, with […]

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Sunday with HE UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Sudan Ramtane Lamamra. The meeting discussed the latest developments in Sudan, and ways to halt the fighting in various regions, as well as the support for resolving disputes peacefully. The two sides emphasized the necessity to protect civilians and ensure the delivery […]

The match schedule will be unveiled during a special live broadcast at 15:00 ET on Sunday, 4 February 2024; The event will be streamed live on FIFA.com and FIFA+ (https://apo-opa.co/3w9ZOH6); TSN, CTV and RDS in Canada, Televisa in Mexico, and FOX and Telemundo in the USA among the broadcasters providing coverage. FIFA.com and FIFA+ (https://apo-opa.co/3w9ZOH6) will be streaming live as the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 26™ is unveiled on […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing early today, 4 February 2024, of His Excellency Dr Hage Gottfried Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia. On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa extends deep condolences to the Government and people of Namibia, and especially First Lady Madame Monica Geingos and the immediate and extended family. President Ramaphosa extends his sympathy to Acting President […]