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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 23, 2024

Eritrean Athlete Nazareth Woldu Wins Vienna Marathon

This victory has also earned Nazareth a spot at the upcoming Paris Olympics, scheduled for July this year

Eritrean athlete Nazareth Woldu, who holds the national record for marathons, triumphed at the 41st Vienna Marathon, which took place on April 21st. Nazareth completed the race in 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 8 seconds, outpacing her nearest competitor, a Kenyan athlete, by 2 minutes and 14 seconds. This victory…

Source: UN News | Apr 23, 2024

Airlines urged not to facilitate United Kingdom-Rwanda asylum transfers

Airlines should be held responsible if they assist in the removal of asylum seekers from the UK

Two years ago, London announced the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP), now referred to as the UK-Rwanda Asylum Partnership, which stated that asylum seekers in the UK would be sent to Rwanda before their cases could be heard. The national Rwandan asylum system would then consider their need for international…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Apr 23, 2024

South Africa: Minister of Electricity to Visit Medupi and Matimba Power Stations

The visit will commence at Medupi power station where the Minister will inspect progress on the installation of a second hand Stator

The Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will today, 23 April 2024, visit Medupi and Matimba power stations in Lephalale. The visit will commence at Medupi power station where the Minister will inspect progress on the installation of a second hand Stator which was procured from the Netherlands to refurbished unit…

Source: Government of UK | Apr 23, 2024

Rwanda Bill to become law in major illegal migration milestone

Final phase of implementing the flagship policy to commence, marking a crucial step in the global response to illegal migration

UK government efforts to stop the boats and tackle illegal migration took a major step forward, after the Safety of Rwanda Bill completed its passage through Parliament overnight, Monday 22 April.  The Bill’s passing means the government can enter the final phase of operational planning to get flights off the…

Source: Government of UK | Apr 23, 2024

Prime Minister (PM) statement on Safety of Rwanda Bill: 23 April 2024

PM Rishi Sunak's statement on the passing of the Safety of Rwanda Bill

The passing of this landmark legislation is not just a step forward but a fundamental change in the global equation on migration. We introduced the Rwanda Bill to deter vulnerable migrants from making perilous crossings and break the business model of the criminal gangs who exploit them. The passing of…

Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) | Apr 23, 2024

Water wells are helping safeguard health in remote villages in Mozambique

Access to clean water is essential to disease prevention

Accessing clean water has traditionally been an arduous task in Mogovolas, a district in the northern region of Mozambique. Villagers often resort to unsafe water sources to meet their basic needs, exposing themselves to a host of diseases. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recently established eight wells in this district…

Source: Equatorial Guinea: Official Web Page of the Government | Apr 23, 2024

Equatorial Guinea: Bilateral meeting between Carmelo Nvono Nká and Raul Comelli

The representatives of Malabo and Buenos Aires in Paris highlighted the need to strengthen ties and promote regular cooperation in order to achieve the objectives set out in the common agenda

The Extraordinary Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to France, Carmelo Nvono Nká, held a bilateral meeting with the Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of Argentina, Raul Comelli. Among other matters, they discussed topics of economic, cultural and socio-political interest. The meeting, which took place at the Embassy…

Source: Equatorial Guinea: Official Web Page of the Government | Apr 23, 2024

Equatorial Guinea: Minister for Justice attends first Atlantic African Countries Justice Forum

The Minister for Justice highlighted Equatorial Guinea's experience in the fight against mercenaries and terrorism at the first Atlantic African Countries Justice Forum

Justice ministers from Atlantic African countries shared their experiences in the fight against terrorism, transnational organised crime, maritime piracy and clandestine migration at the first Atlantic African Countries Justice Forum on Monday, which aims to build a secure and stable African Atlantic area. This first forum seeks to place justice…

Source: Equatorial Guinea: Official Web Page of the Government | Apr 23, 2024

Equatorial Guinea: President and First Lady attend inauguration of new Urban District of Miyobo

The work in this new urban district cost the Government just over 6.533 million FCFA and consist of a town hall, a school, a police station, a health centre, a market, 20 social housing units, a doctor's house, a church

Three years ago, Miyobo was a village council nestled in one of the most remote areas of Niefang. Within the framework of the social project promoted by the Government, with the creation of just over 50 urban districts to bring the administration closer to the population, it has now become…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles | Apr 23, 2024

Seychelles and Qatar set to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest

The two diplomats also discussed the signing of the Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports

Cooperation with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), air connectivity, collaboration in tourism, sports, amongst others, were discussed during the courtesy call of the Ambassador-designate of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Muhammed Mutair Ammash Al-Shmalani Al-Enazi, on the Principal Secretary of the Foreign Affairs…