September 18, 2017
Africa: Joint Press Release - 13th Meeting of the United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force On Peace and Security
The Joint Task Force (JTF) welcomed the signing of the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security on 19 April Read more »
Libya: Arbitrary and Prolonged Detention in Libya Workshop Concludes With Key Recommendations
Prolonged, arbitrary detention without judicial review is an important factor of instability and a main source of grievances in Libya Read more »
Africa: International Trade Secretary Announces Increasing Financial Support for UK Businesses to Trade With South Africa and Mozambique
The visit will help to further develop the good bilateral trade relationships with the South African and Mozambique governments, promoting mutually beneficial support for British… Read more »
Somalia: Humanitarian Assistance for Yemen, South Sudan and Somalia
In South Sudan and Somalia, millions have been forced to flee their homes and more than 13 million people require assistance Read more »
September 15, 2017
Egypt: Statement By Human Rights Commissioner Kofler On the Arrest of Human Rights Lawyer Hegazy in Egypt
Mr Hegazy disappeared from Cairo Airport on 10 September 2017 when he was on his way to Geneva, where he was to report on enforced disappearances at the invitation of the United… Read more »
Uganda: Black Industrialists Jet Off to Uganda to See Market
The goal of the Black Industrialists Programme is to accelerate the growth of Black Industrialists who are actively participating in the national economy, selected industrial… Read more »
Gabon: UN Committee On Enforced Disappearances Issues Findings On Gabon and Lithuania
The Committee will next meet from 21 May to 1 June 2018 when it is due to review Albania, Austria and Honduras Read more »
Central African Republic: UNHCR Warns Car Displacement At Record High, Funding Among Lowest Anywhere
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva Read more »
Mali: Ambassador of Belarus Igor Petrishenko Meets the Ambassador of Mali
During the meeting, the Sides exchanged views on further development of bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Mali Read more »
Egypt: Foreign Minister Kono Pays a Courtesy Call On the President of Arab Republic of Egypt
Minister Kono welcomed the considerable development of Japan-Egypt relations, including the cooperation in the education sector Read more »
Liberia: European Union Election Observation Mission to Liberia Deploys Long-Term Observers
The EU Election Observers come from 20 different Member States of the European Union Read more »
Gabon: Stop Clamping Down the Opposition
MEPs urge the Gabonese authorities to immediately overturn their decision denying the right to leave the country to several leaders of the Gabon opposition Read more »
September 14, 2017
Zambia: Lord Mayor Visits Lusaka to Boost Financial and Professional Services Links
The UK's most senior ambassador for the financial and professional services sector is visiting Lusaka to strengthen business ties between Zambia and the UK Read more »
Africa: The U.S. Embassy and the National Archives and Library Agency Commit to Improve Accessing to Persons With Disabilities
The partnership between the U.S. Embassy and NALA in co-funding the elevator installation project is aimed at promoting inclusivity- equal access for all, which is a core American… Read more »
Mali: The Netherlands to Extend Involvement in Mali, Iraq and Afghanistan Missions
Through its participation in MINUSMA the Netherlands contributes to stability in Mali and, with it, the wider Sahel region Read more »
Egypt: American Theater Comes to Cairo Via "Theater Mitu"
The Ministry of Culture is also featuring two other American theater companies during CifCet Read more »
Africa: The DTI to Lead SA Companies to Exhibit At the China Mining Congress and Expo
The Expo is one of the world's largest mineral investment, cooperation and trading platforms that covers the whole value-chain Read more »
Libya: Foreign Secretary Hosts High Level Talks in London On Hurricane Irma, North Korea and Libya
The Foreign Secretary will discuss the response to Hurricane Irma with the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the French Political Director Nicolas de Rivière Read more »
Africa: Incredible Journeys of Hope - The Story of Stranded Migrants in Kigoma
For the migrant families, their horrific experience eventually came to an end when IOM offices in Tanzania, DRC, Zambia, Uganda and Mozambique together with the authorities worked… Read more »
South Africa: Collaboration and Cooperation Vital to Increasing Trade
According to Sibanda-Thusi, trade opportunities in all the Russian regions were abundant for SA businesses Read more »
South Africa: Intellimali, Nsfas and Walter Sisulu University Brief Committee On R14 Million Payment
All four entities involved briefed the Committee on how the money was erroneously paid to one student, and what steps had been taken Read more »
September 13, 2017
Africa: Five Ways You Can Help Sap Africa Code Week Spread Digital Literacy Across the Entire African Continent
SAP, UNESCO YouthMobile, the Cape Town Science Centre, the Galway Education Centre, Google and over 100 public and private partners are gearing-up for Africa Code Week 2017 across… Read more »
Africa: New Gates Foundation Report Highlights Remarkable Progress Against Global Poverty and Disease, Warns Future Progress in Jeopardy
Bill and Melinda Gates Call for Strong Leadership to Address "Solvable Human Misery" Read more »
Africa: Le nouveau rapport de la Fondation Bill Melinda Gates souligne les remarquables avancées contre la pauvreté et les maladies à l'échelle mondiale mais avertit que les progrès futurs sont menacés
Bill et Melinda Gates appellent les dirigeants à régler efficacement le problème de la « misère humaine évitable ». Read more »
September 12, 2017
Congo-Kinshasa: Africa50 Gains Guinea and Democratic Republic of Congo As Shareholders - Highlights Strategy and Investment Pipeline
Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform, held its third Shareholder Meeting in Dakar on Tuesday, September 12. President Macky Sall of Senegal welcomed the… Read more »