Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva

The discussion focused on progress pertinent to the implementation of Egypt’s economic reform program, which is being carried out in partnership with the IMF

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva and her accompanying high-level delegation. The meeting was also attended by Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly; Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Mr. Hassan Abdallah; Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Dr.…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |

Growth at the heart of Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria and South Africa

Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Nigeria and South Africa

Economic growth to underpin work in both Nigeria and South Africa, as Foreign Secretary agrees to develop a new UK-South Africa Growth Plan and a new Strategic Partnership with Nigeria. Climate continues to top the agenda of Foreign Secretary’s engagement as he visits Earthshot+ event in Cape Town. Foreign Secretary…

Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) expresses deep concern over escalating violence in Sudan and urges Sudanese warring parties to return to dialogue

UAE is alarmed by reports of sexual violence against women and girls, the high risk of famine, and the continued suffering and displacement of thousands of civilians

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, has expressed the UAE’s deep concern over violence in Sudan, particularly against women, children, and the elderly in Al Jazirah state, which resulted in the killing and wounding of a number of innocent civilians. His Excellency underlined that the…

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia |

Ambassador Yin Chengwu Met with Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority Julius Dennis

Dennis expressed his gratitude for China’s support to Liberia, wishing to further cement cooperation with China in order to promote the development of Liberia’s civil aviation industry

On October 31st, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Mr. Julius Dennis, Jr., Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority. Ambassador Yin briefed the outcomes of Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and meetings between the two heads of state, expressing China’s willingness to strengthen cooperation in…

Source: United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) |

United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) appoints the artist OUM as National Goodwill Ambassador in Morocco

As UNAIDS continues its mission to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, collaboration with influential figures like OUM is crucial

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is pleased to announce the appointment of renowned Moroccan artist OUM as its National Goodwill Ambassador in Morocco. The prestigious announcement was made at the Taragalte Festival, held from November 1-3, 2024, in Mhamid El Ghizlane, where OUM proudly serves as the…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Africa: Robust statistical systems are key to economic development and social progress, says Outgoing Statistician Oliver Chinganya

Reflecting on his tenure at the helm of the African Centre for Statistics (ACS), Mr. Chinganya said he led the Centre at a critical juncture when reliable, accurate, and timely data increased in urgency as Africa faced numerous challenges

Reliable data and statistics are necessary for informed decision-making if Africa is to achieve sustainable development, said Oliver Chinganya, the outgoing African Centre for Statistics Director, during his farewell remarks at the 9th Statistical Commission meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Mr. Chinganya underscored the critical role statisticians play in generating…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

General Election and Election of the President in the Republic of Botswana (Statement by Press Secretary KITAMURA Toshihiro)

Looking ahead to TICAD 9 in August 2025, Japan will further strengthen cooperation with Botswana in various areas

Japan congratulates Mr. Duma Gideon Boko on his election as President of the Republic of Botswana on November 1 (local time), following the announcement of the results of the general elections (National Assembly and local council elections) which was held for the first time since October 2019, in the Republic…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles represented at the 23rd Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit of Heads of State and Government

The Summit witnessed the swearing-in of the COMESA Committee of Elders. Ambassador Marie-Pierre Lloyd, who was re-elected last year to serve a second term on the committee was also present

The 23rd COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government and the Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs took place in Bujumbura, Burundi, from 28th-31st October 2024. It coincided with the commemoration of the organisation’s 30th anniversary, being celebrated this year. President Ramkalawan was represented by Ambassador Claude Morel as Special Envoy…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Duma Boko of Botswana during telephone call

President Ramaphosa once again commended the Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition on its success in the election under the leadership of President-Elect Boko

Today, 2 November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with President-Elect Duma Boko and offered his warm congratulations to His Excellency and the government and people of the Republic of Botswana on the success of the recently concluded elections.  President Ramaphosa once again commended the Umbrella for Democratic…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Workshop to ensure youth participation in agricultural development

The participants expressed a desire for the workshop to continue on a sustainable basis

The Department of Agriculture and Land in the Central Region, in collaboration with the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch, organized a workshop on 31 October in Asmara to encourage youth participation in agricultural development. Mr. Asrat Haile, head of Agriculture and Land in the region, highlighted that…