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The international community must take “decisive and immediate action” to bring nearly nine months of brutal civil war in Sudan to an end and boost humanitarian relief, the UN relief chief Martin Griffiths said on Thursday. The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator said in a statement that as the conflict continues to spread “human suffering is deepening, humanitarian access is shrinking and hope is dwindling.” He said a grim turning point between […]

The Office of the President has taken note of a publication on social media alleging a deliberate attempt by the Presidency to orchestrate politically motivated changes within the hierarchy of the Armed Forces, with the sole aim of using the Military to brutalise citizens during the conduct of the December 7 general elections. The publication alleges further that a meeting was held at the Presidency on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024, […]

Nearly nine months of war have tipped Sudan into a downward spiral that only grows more ruinous by the day. As the conflict spreads, human suffering is deepening, humanitarian access is shrinking, and hope is dwindling. This cannot continue. 2024 demands that the international community – particularly those with influence on the parties to the conflict in Sudan – take decisive and immediate action to stop the fighting and safeguard […]

Building the capacity of their South Sudanese counterparts is a top priority for United Nations Police officers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). They know how to physically protect high-profile individuals, and recently passed on the basics of this skill to some 30 officers of the South Sudan National Police Service in Yambio. “Today we have learnt about key elements that we need to take into consideration […]

In a ceremony held on December 30th in London to celebrate the New Year, Eritrean nationals residing in the UK expressed their commitment to enhancing organizational capacity and active participation in national affairs. The event, organized by Eritrean youth in London, saw the participation of leaders from national organizations. Mr. Saleh Abdella, Charge d’Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy, extended his appreciation to the event organizers and urged the youth to […]

Libya is making significant strides towards unlocking the full potential of its oil and gas industry, working closely with international energy companies and partners to drive new investment across the energy value chain. As the country kickstarts a new era of industry success and prosperity, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) - representing the voice of the African energy sector - is proud to endorse Libya’s premier energy event: the Libya […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a U.S. Delegation, led by members of the Democratic Party of the Senate, Senators Christopher Van Hollen and Jeffrey Merkley. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting was part of the ongoing consultations between Egypt and the U.S. across various levels, notably in light of the current regional conditions, particularly in […]

The 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) countries will accrue multiplier effects in harmonising legislation and Parliamentary practices, Speaker Anita Among has said. Among who is also the Host Speaker was giving her welcome remarks at the opening ceremony of the Conference at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in Kampala, on Thursday, 04 January 2024.  She said the conference will significantly widen cooperation among Parliaments as well […]

President Yoweri Museveni has advised Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth to take advantage of population and common language to exploit the advancement of all partner states.  The President was opening the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in Kampala on Thursday, 04 January 2024.  He added that it was the philosophical, ideological and strategic shallowness for the Commonwealth […]