Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Receives Amir of the State of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah

The two leaders will hold talks on ways to further advance the historical and outstanding relations between Egypt and Kuwait

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi receives Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, who is paying a state visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The two leaders will hold talks on ways to further advance the historical and outstanding relations between Egypt…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran |

Iran Foreign Minister meets Central Africas Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Amirabdollahian met and held talks with Ngate Robard the Central African Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met and held talks with Ngate Robard, the Central African Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises During the meeting Amirabdollahian said the all-out expansion and promotion of ties with the African Continent is among priorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran's foreign policy. The top…

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Finland: Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Copenhagen

Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the Nordic–African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (NAFM) in Copenhagen, Denmark on 2 May 2024

The previous NAFM meeting was held in Algeria in October 2023 and the one before that in Helsinki in June 2022. More than 20 foreign ministers have registered for the meeting. Annual meetings of Nordic and African foreign ministers have been held since 2001. The themes to be discussed range…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) expresses solidarity with Kenya and conveys condolences over victims of floods

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy with the government and people of Kenya, and to the families of the victims

The UAE conveyed its sincere condolences and expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Kenya over victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in a dam collapsing that led to a number of deaths, and severe damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its…

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

Seychelles: Pakistani High Commissioner pays farewell call on Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism

The two diplomats discussed agreements which have been signed between the two countries in various areas of ongoing cooperation

After serving as the non-resident High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Seychelles for two years, Mr Muhammad Arshad Jan Pathan paid a farewell call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde at Maison Queau de Quincy on Monday 29 April…

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    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. Among those attending the EFI event at the Don Bosco Training Centre: Stephen Jackson, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Kenya; Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet; Roberto Natali Ambassador of Italy; Susan Mang’eni, Principal Secretary in the State Department of Medium and Small Enterprises and Giovanni Grandi, Head of AICS Regional Office in Nairobi. Photo by ITC
    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. EFI Chief Technical Advisor Simone Cipriani served as master of ceremony for the EFI launch event at the Don Bosco Training Centre. Photo by ITC
    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. Project beneficiaries, Satubo Women Self-Help Group at the EFI launch event at the Don Bosco Training Centre. In 2007, the women of Satubo (referring to Samburu, Turkana and Borana ethnic groups) came together with a mission to promote peace through beadwork. What started as a community-building initiative has flourished into a thriving enterprise, thanks to solid investments and support from EFI. Today, with over 60 women of all ages, Satubo has transformed into a shareholder company this year. Photo by ITC
    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya, gave an address at the EFI launch event at the Don Bosco Training Centre. Photo by ITC
    • 17 April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya. Susan Mang’eni, Principal Secretary in the State Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, gave an address during the EFI launch event at Don Bosco Training Centre. Photo by ITC
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2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

The artisans, micro-producers, and design entrepreneurs will undergo training so they can tap into the network of luxury global brands that work with the Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI)

As a flagship programme of the International Trade Centre (ITC), EFI’s business model has 15 years of success in bringing sustainable, quality fashion products onto the global stage. The programme encourages circular design and production, so that creators make durable, reusable products with the goal of generating zero waste. Some…

Source: State House Uganda |

“Africa Needs Socio-Economic Transformation Not Sustainable Underdevelopment” – President Museveni

President Museveni also highlighted the main reasons why there’s no growth in Africa

“Africa does not need that sustainable underdevelopment; Africa needs socio-economic transformation. You cannot have quantitative growth and you think you are doing anything,” he said. The President made the remarks yesterday during the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA)- Africa Heads of State summit held in Nairobi, Kenya. President Museveni…

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São Tomé and Principe celebrated the World Malaria Day: The country is highly committed to reach the malaria elimination goal by 2030

Malaria has major implications and costs to the health sector and has a negative impact on the country's tourist attractiveness and economy of Sao Tome and Principe

On April 25, the amphitheater of the University of São Tomé and Príncipe hosted the international conference commemorating World Malaria Day. The event was honored by the presence of the Minister of the Presidency and Council of Ministers, Parliamentary Affairs and Sustainable Coordination, Lúcio MAGALHÃES, the Minister of Health and…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad

They reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Tuesday HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community abroad of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Ahmed Attaf, on the sidelines of the 3rd session of the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum…

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Mozambique boosts human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to reach high coverage

The school-based vaccination programme, in which girls receive two doses in a six-month interval, is complemented by other strategies

Nine-year-old Ana Sitoe and Isabel Cossa*, learners at Guava Primary School in Marracuene, Maputo, have both received their first vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) thanks to an immunization drive targeting young girls. "I was afraid of the needle, but I knew that the vaccine was good for protecting our health…