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 HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Wednesday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sierra Leone Alhaji Timothy Musa Kabba, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation between the two countries and ways to support and develop it, in addition to a number of topics of mutual interest.Distributed by APO […]

 Ms. Fauzia Hashim, Minister of Justice, met with members of 805 reconciliation committees from 161 administrative areas in the Gash Barka Region. During the meeting, Ms. Fauzia officially launched the committees’ work and provided guidelines on their operations. This meeting was part of a series of discussions the Minister has been conducting across 11 sub-zones from 12 to 16 February. Ms. Fauzia highlighted that the Eritrean people have long-standing customary […]

 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$5 million from the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to improve food security and build resilience for vulnerable communities in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions. With below-normal rainfall forecasted for the upcoming March-May rainy season, strengthening early warning systems is critical to help communities and government anticipate and prepare for extreme weather events.   "The Republic […]

 From 3 to 7 February 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Zimbabwe conducted a training session for 20 members of the National Codex technical committee. The training focused on knowledge dissemination, capacity building, and the adoption of Codex standards. “The training is part of the Codex Trust Fund 2 project, which seeks to rejuvenate Codex Alimentarius activities in Zimbabwe by expanding knowledge and understanding of […]

 According to a recent Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) survey*, 91% of parents surveyed in South Africa and 89% of parents surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region use gadgets to entertain and occupy their children while traveling or to gain some free time for themselves. Moreover, half (50%) of children in South Africa and over half (52%) of children in the META region receive their first personal device – a […]

  “It’s been my greatest honor to serve you and Africa”—Adesina tells African leaders Governments across Africa pay tribute to Adesina’s exceptional leadership UN Secretary General Guterres says global financial architecture hampering Africa’s development, calls for reforms African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, delivered a compelling farewell address to Heads of State and Government at the 38th African Union Summit, highlighting a decade of remarkable achievements by […]

 In a new report, UN investigators detailed multiple attacks on civilians, healthcare facilities, markets, and schools, as well as ethnically motivated summary executions. “The continued and deliberate attacks on civilians and civilian objects, as well as summary executions, sexual violence and other violations and abuses, underscore the utter failure by both parties to respect the rules and principles of international humanitarian and human rights law,” said Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for […]

 The World Bank and the Government of Eswatini launched a new review highlighting ways to make fiscal policy in Eswatini more efficient and effective. The Eswatini Public Finance Review (PFR): Leveraging Fiscal Adjustment for Better Development Outcomes, is the first review for Eswatini since 1996. The review aims to support the country in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public spending and revenue mobilization to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth. It […]

 As a prominent member of the G20, Brazil has been actively fostering energy cooperation with African nations, aiming to bolster regional energy development and address shared challenges. Last month, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) hosted the "Invest in African Energies" reception in Rio de Janeiro to highlight investment opportunities in Africa's energy sector and underscore the pivotal role of Brazilian entities, including Petrobras, the Brazilian Petroleum Association and independent […]