Zambia: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission
In response to a formal invitation by the Government of Zambia, an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) will be deployed to observe the general elections in the Republic of Zambia on 13 August 2026. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has appointed Michael McNamara, Member of the […]
Uganda’s Middle East Embassies Convene in Istanbul to Boost Economic and Commercial Diplomacy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, alongside the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, held a strategic retreat from June 21st to 25th, 2026, in Istanbul, Turkiye, focusing on advancing Uganda’s trade and investment opportunities in the Gulf and Middle East regions. Under the theme “Unlocking Uganda’s Trade and Investment Potential from the Interventions of […]
“One child’s smile makes everything worthwhile” — United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues child protection efforts
Too often, children are recruited into conflicts they were never meant to be part of. Underage recruitment is one of six grave violations against children that the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and local partners work tirelessly to combat. It defies existing laws — and robs the […]
World Bank Group Report: Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau’s economy demonstrated notable resilience in 2025, according to the World Bank Group’s Guinea-Bissau Economic Update (Spring 2026), released today. Real GDP expanded 5.8% in 2025, buoyed by a strong cashew harvest and farmgate prices that supported rural incomes and private consumption. Yet beneath this encouraging headline, the country faces mounting structural pressures — including […]
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Receives Copy of Credentials of Nigerian Ambassador
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Wednesday a copy credentials of HE Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the State of Qatar, Dr. Mahmood Yakubu. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished HE the Ambassador success in his duties, emphasizing his utmost support to […]
International Coalition Supporting the Return of Ukrainian Children Welcomes 50th Member, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina became the 50th member of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. The International Coalition mobilises international support and leverages diplomatic engagement to help trace, return, and reintegrate Ukrainian children who were forcibly abducted. 2,264 Ukrainian children have already been returned home through coordinated efforts of Ukrainian state institutions, civil […]
