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United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia starts operations
The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) began operations today, succeeding the United Nations…
Senegal, Mauritania Achieve First Gas at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA), Signaling New Era of Energy…
Senegal and Mauritania have achieved a historic milestone with the start of operations at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA)…
President sends message of condolence following passing of Mrs Colette Gillieaux
President Wavel Ramkalawan, on behalf of the country and on his personal behalf, has sent a message of condolence following the…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio Celebrate New Year’s Day…
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio joined Catholic worshippers at St. Joseph…
Musical Concert for New Year 2025 Celebrations
In celebration of the New Year 2025, the Commission of Culture and Sports, in collaboration with the National Holidays Organizing…
50 newly trained emergency responders join the Liberia African Volunteer Health Corps (AVoHC)…
Fifty Liberian professionals have successfully completed a one-month AVoHC-SURGE training program designed to strengthen the…
African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) mentorship program empowers Somali girls
For 14-year-old Ilhan Jimcaale Abdi, a student at Dhobley Primary School, life has taken a dramatic turn for the better.
Since…
Seychelles Strengthens Military Leadership with Key Appointments
In a landmark ceremony at State House this morning, President Wavel Ramkalawan, Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles Defence…
U.S. Support to Combat Cholera in South Sudan
On behalf of the American people, the U.S. Embassy, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is…
President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister, Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor, Minister of…
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly; Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Mr.…
Thousands displaced as post-election unrest grips Mozambique
Post-election unrest in Mozambique has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. In Malawi, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency,…
President Ramkalawan conveys condolence message to President Biden in response to the passing of…
In a message of condolence, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, reached out to H.E. Mr. Joseph R.…
President Ramkalawan extends heartfelt condolence to the President of Azerbaijan in light of the…
Following the tragic incident involving the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that resulted in fatalities, the President of the Republic…
Praiseworthy Activities by National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS)
At an activity assessment meeting held on 27 and 28 December, the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) reported…
Armand Mondo Duplantis and Simone Biles crowned AIPS Champions of 2024: as voted by 518 journalists…
American gymnast Simone Biles and Swedish pole vaulter Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, two of the brightest stars from this year’s…
President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Religious Endowments
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, and Minister of Religious Endowments, Dr.…
2024 in Review: 35 Children Born into Hunger Every Minute in 2024
At least 18.2 million children were born into hunger in 2024, or about 35 children a minute, with conflict and climate crises…
President Ramkalawan announces changes in the Cabinet of Ministers
President Wavel Ramkalawan announced the demission of Mr. Naadir Hassan from his position as Minister of Finance, Economy…
Eni Launches Baleine Phase 2 – a Game-Changer for Ivory Coast’s Oil & Gas (O&G) Sector
Energy supermajor Eni has announced it has successfully kicked off Phase 2 of the flagship Baleine field, offshore Ivory Coast.…
President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Communications & Information…
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Communications and…
Sudan conflict: ‘There cannot be a military solution to this war’
Ramtane Lamamra, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy For Sudan recently travelled to Sudan, where he met senior figures of…
Libyan notables and social leaders discuss community violence reduction and conflict prevention
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) held a two-day forum in Tunis, bringing together Libyan notables and leading…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Supports Diplomatic Efforts to Resolve Crisis in Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the diplomatic efforts of the brotherly Republic of Türkiye to resolve the ongoing crisis in…
Merck Foundation Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and First Ladies share their partnership…
The 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary was officially inaugurated by The President of the United Republic of…
African Energy Chamber calls for peace and stability as Mozambique prepares to tap into Liquefied…
With plans underway to restart construction of the delayed $20 billion Mozambique LNG project, which promises to produce 13.1…
President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio Celebrate Christmas and Boxing Day on Bonthe…
This Christmas and Boxing Day, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio celebrated on Bonthe…
2024 in Review – One in three children in conflict and fragile countries out of school – new…
One in three children living in conflict or fragile countries around the world were out of school in 2024 which was three times…
The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 announced
The London-based New African magazine (www.NewAfricanMagazine.com) today released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100…
President Ramkalawan attends Ministry of Local Government Annual Awards Ceremony
President Wavel Ramkalawan presided over the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs' annual awards ceremony, hosted at…
Secretary-General Urges Restraint amid Post-Election Violence in Mozambique
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
The Secretary-General…