Review strategies to enhance participation and leadership of women in peace and security processes
The office of the African Union Envoy on Women Peace and Security is convening the 4th High Level African Forum on Women, Peace, and Security in Addis Ababa on 13-14 December 2023. The 2-day forum will bring together African women peacebuilders, leaders, and national®ional focal points on Women, Peace, and Security, to advocate for a […]
President Weah Mandates Cabinet to Prepare for Turnover, Saying Liberians’ Interest Paramount
The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, Wednesday, November 22, 2023, convened a special Cabinet Meeting to discuss issues of national importance, including, most especially, his administration’s transfer of power to the incoming administration. President Weah used the meeting of ministers, deputy ministers, assistant ministers, directors and commissioners of autonomous agencies at […]
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Departs for the Summit of the African Union Committee of Ten on United Nations Security Council Reform in Equatorial Guinea
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio is leaving Freetown today for Oyala City in Equatorial Guinea to take part in a consultative summit of the African Union, AU, Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State on the reform of the United Nations Security Council, UNSC. After a welcome statement from the host, H.E. Teodoro […]
At COP28, more failure on climate change is not an option for vulnerable communities
Too little is being done to protect the most vulnerable people against the negative impacts of climate change, warns Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). World leaders gathering in Dubai for the COP28 conference on climate change must take urgent measures to protect the health of the most affected communities. “The world’s most vulnerable people are paying […]
Seychelles: The Head of State attends the official opening ceremony of the workshop on Parole and Pardon – Developing a Parole and Pardon system for Seychelles
President Wavel Ramkalawan was the guest of honour at the official opening of the workshop on Parole and Pardon – Developing a Parole and Pardon system for Seychelles, held at the International Conference Centre Seychelles (ICCS) this morning. The workshop is being hosted by the Advisory Committee on the Power of Pardon under the guided […]
FIFA media rights tenders commence for Sub-Saharan Africa
FIFA World Cup 26™ (www.FIFA.com) and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ tender processes now open for Sub-Saharan Africa; African nations excelled at last year’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™ hosted by Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand; A minimum of nine African nations will seal a spot for the biggest […]
The outgoing Korean Ambassador to Seychelles bid farewell to the President
The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan received the outgoing Ambassador for the Republic of Korea to Seychelles, H.E Ambassador Kang Seokhee for a farewell call at State House this morning. Ambassador Kang Seokhee was accredited to Seychelles on 29th November 2022 and up to now, he has served for 1 year. The President thanked […]
Official Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Talks on Implementation Plan for Gaza Humanitarian Pause Progressing Positively
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari announced that the talks held by the State of Qatar and the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt on the details of the implementation plan for the humanitarian pause deal in Gaza between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) are continuing […]
Qatari Aircraft Carrying Aid to Support Palestinians in Gaza Head to Al-Arish
An aircraft of the Qatar Armed Forces headed Thursday to Al-Arish, the Arab Republic of Egypt, carrying 41 tons of foodstuffs provided by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in preparation for delivery to Gaza. Qatar has so far sent 14 aircraft carrying a total of 533 tons of aid to Gaza. The aid is part […]
Top United Nations (UN) official, Nicholas Haysom, stresses elections must symbolize the will, consensus of all South Sudanese
Under sunny skies in Juba, the capital city of the world’s newest nation, Nicholas Haysom, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) briefed members of the press. High on his agenda: Urging this country’s leaders and people to galvanize momentum towards their first post-independence elections. “Looking ahead, […]
