September 12, 2017
Sudan: Hon. Sam Kutesa Bids Farewell to Outgoing Ambassador of Sudan
Amb. Kabeir has served as Ambassador of Sudan in Uganda since March 2015 Read more »
Eswatini: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article Iv Consultation With the Kingdom of Swaziland
On September 1, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with the Kingdom of Swaziland. Read more »
Egypt: U.S. Embassy Condemns Unconscionable Attack On Egyptian Police, First Responders in Sinai
The United States stands firmly with Egypt after this horrific attack Read more »
Nigeria: Hon. Okello Addresses First Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation On Science and Technology
Hon. Okello who is leading a 9-person delegation is attending the First Summit of the OIC on Science and Technology which runs from 9-11th September 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan Read more »
Africa: Announcing 2017-2019 Next Einstein Forum Fellows, Africa's Top Scientists Solving Global Challenges
The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) today announces its second Fellows Class, 16 scientists, all under 42 years of age, who are solving Africa's and the world's challenges. An initiative… Read more »
Algeria: Le Next Einstein Forum annonce ses lauréats 2017-2019, des scientifiques de pointes pour résoudre les défis mondiaux
Le Next Einstein Forum (NEF) présente aujourd'hui sa seconde promotion de lauréats, 16 scientifiques, tous âgés de moins de 42 ans, pourvoyeurs et… Read more »
September 11, 2017
Africa: Solving Issues Locally for Refugees
Hosted by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Read more »
Nigeria: Hong Kong and Nigeria Sign Agreement On Transfer of Sentenced Persons
This is the 17th TSP agreement the HKSAR has entered into with other jurisdictions Read more »
Africa: Seychelles an Economic Model for Africa, Says President Trump
The world also had a shared responsibility to protect the oceans for sustainable development Read more »
South Sudan: ICRC Condemns Killing of Staff Member
The ICRC driver died on Friday after helping to deliver aid to victims of the armed conflict Read more »
Africa: Cyber Attack Trends - Mid-Year Report
2017 has proved to be a lucrative year for cybercrime. Prominent malware and attack methods continue to evolve, creatively bypassing existing security solutions. In 2016, we… Read more »
September 08, 2017
Angola: UK Government Congratulates Angolan President-Elect
The Minister for Africa gave a statement on how the UK government is looking forward to working with the new Angolan government Read more »
East Africa: 11th EAC Military Games and Cultural Event 2017 Concludes in Bujumbura
The 11th EAC Military Games and Cultural Event 2017 came to an end at Prince Louis Rwagasore National Stadium on Tuesday 5th September 2017, with an appeal by the 1st Vice… Read more »
East Africa: Kiswahili - A Key Tool in Regional Integration, Says Uganda's Minister for EAC Affairs
The Uganda's 2nd Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of EAC Affairs and Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers, Rt Hon. Kirunda Ali Kivejinja, has reiterated the need for… Read more »
East Africa: All Set for the 3rd Edition of the EAC Arts and Culture Festival - Jamafest
The East African Community(EAC) Secretariat together with Partner States will hold the 3rd edition of the Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki Utamaduni Festival (JAMAFEST) from 9th - 14th… Read more »
Africa: National Lotteries Commission Is Changing Lives
Manager of the Mangaung Society for the Care of the Aged, Ms Christine Mosala says funds from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) have been very helpful to the Boikhuco Old Age… Read more »
Sierra Leone: South Korean Government Invites Sierra Leone Delegation to the Global Infrastructural Cooperation Conference in Seoul
Sierra Leone's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Ambassador Omrie Michael Golley was also invited and attended the Conference hosted by the Korean Government Read more »
Chad: Humanitarian Chief to Visit Lake Chad Basin
The new humanitarian chief, Mark Lowcock, will travel to Niger and Nigeria from 9 to 12 September 2017 Read more »
September 07, 2017
Mali: Security Council Press Statement On Attack Against United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government of Chad and to MINUSMA Read more »
Egypt: Secretary-General Appoints Radhia Achouri of Tunisia Director, United Nations Information Centre in Cairo
Before joining the United Nations, Ms. Achouri worked in Tunisia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1992 to 2002, including as Counsellor at the country's Permanent Mission to the… Read more »
South Africa: President Zuma to Open the Western Cape Invest SA One Stop Shop
The centre, which is the first regional centre to be opened, aims to provide strategic guidance, reduce regulatory inefficiencies, and reduce red tape for all investors looking to… Read more »
Africa: Four Voices, One Concern - Addressing "Faith-Healing Only" in Context of HIV
Religious leaders and governmental organization representatives from across Africa and beyond met in Kampala, Uganda, to explore what it means to be healed and to offer healing, in… Read more »
Egypt: United Nations Expresses Its Appreciation to Ambassador Hisham Badr and Celebrates Long Standing Partnership With Egypt
Reflecting on his five-year partnership with the United Nations' Agencies, Funds and Programmes in Egypt, Ambassador Badr reiterated the importance of delivering impactful results… Read more »
Kenya: Statement By Heads of Mission On Kenya's Historic Opportunity
Heads of Mission say the Kenya's highest court delivered a powerful statement about the rule of law and the independence of the Judiciary Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan's Malaria Toll Highlights Disease Burden in War-Torn Nation
Malaria infections are on the rise in South Sudan, with more than 1.3 million people infected in 2017, and thousands others sick with measles and cholera Read more »