FIFA Secretary General receives Choiseul Grand Prix award in Casablanca
Fatma Samoura honoured in recognition of her achievements as Secretary General; Progress in women’s football and development schemes central themes of speech; Vows to continue work against discrimination after stepping down at the end of the year. Fatma Samoura has received the Choiseul Grand Prix award at a ceremony in Casablanca, Morocco, in recognition of […]
United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate King of Morocco on Independence Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin […]
The Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum Conducts Socialization of Guidelines for Temporary Stopover Places to Indonesian Representatives in Port Sudan
In an effort to disseminate information and increase understanding of the Republic of Indonesia Minister of Foreign Affairs Decree No. 46 of 2023 concerning Guidelines for Temporary Stopover Places (TSS) for Indonesian Representatives Abroad, the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum on Friday (17/11) carried out outreach to all levels of Indonesian Embassy staff at the Noor […]
Troika statement on Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence
Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States (The Troika), condemn the escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, especially attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in West, Central and South Darfur. These have included – according to credible reports – mass killings including ethnic targeting of non-Arab and other communities, killings of traditional leaders, unjust detentions, and obstruction of humanitarian […]
South Africa: Balance Required to Ensure Sustainability of Regular Force Medical Continuation Fund
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has called on current South African National Defence Force members to reconsider their resistance to the increase in their contributions to ensure that the Regular Force Medical Continuation Fund (RFMCF) remains viable and sustainable. The committee is concerned that the sustained low contribution model will have dire consequences for […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) upskills officers with result-based project and programme management course
In a bid to enhance capacity building of staff of the ECOWAS Commission, a Result-Based Project&Programme Management Course has been organized for Principal Programme Officers (PPOs) and Programme Officers (POs) drawn from all Departments of the Commission from 13th to 17th November 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria. The comprehensive agenda of the Result-Based Project&Programme Management Course […]
South Africa: International Relations Committee Chairperson holds successful bilateral with Swedish ambassador
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, has held a successful engagement with the Swedish Ambassador, Mr Håkan Juholt, as part of strengthening relations between South Africa and Sweden. The meeting was held at the behest of the Swedish Ambassador, who was accompanied by other Swedish ambassadors responsible […]
South Sudan: Peace concert in Malakal attracts huge crowd, galvanizes audience
In Malakal, peace begins with some 1,500 revellers from all walks of life uniting for a flamboyant concert sprinkled with healthy doses of updates on the implementation of South Sudan’s revitalized peace agreement, meant to culminate with free, fair, and credible elections in just over a year. “We are hoping for just and peaceful elections […]
South Africa: Police Committee Welcomes Drop in Some Crimes but Urges Police to Intensify Crime Fighting Efforts
The Portfolio Committee on Police has welcomed the second quarter crime statistics showing a reduction in various crimes, including murder, sexual offences and carjacking. The committee on Friday received a presentation on crime statistics for the last quarter (July to September) from the Ministry of Police and Senior Management of the South African Police Service. […]
Five Reasons to Attend MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023
This November 21-22, MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2023 (https://apo-opa.co/3R3Lg3O) will kick off in Nouakchott under the theme, ‘Scaling Energy Opportunities in Africa’s New Frontier,’ serving as a focal point for discussions and insights into the region’s burgeoning energy sector. Organized in partnership with Mauritania’s Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Energy, Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures, Petrosen, Cos […]
