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Source: African Union (AU) | Dec 24, 2025

Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Tragic Loss of Senior Libyan Military Officials

The Chairperson conveys his heartfelt condolences to the authorities and people of Libya, and the bereaved families of all those who lost their lives in this national tragedy

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep sorrow of the tragic accident that claimed the lives of the Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Mohammed al-Haddad, and four of his accompanying officers while returning from an official…

Source: United Nations Secretary-General | Dec 24, 2025

Secretary-General Calls for Peaceful, Credible Elections in Central African Republic, Encourages All to Participate

Municipal elections, which have not been held in the Central African Republic since 1988, are a key provision of the 2019 Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: Ahead of presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections in the Central African Republic on 28 December, the Secretary-General calls on all Central Africans to participate in the electoral process and also calls on authorities to ensure that…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Dec 24, 2025

Eritrea: Training on administration and leadership

At the event, an assessment of activities of 2025 was conducted, along with discussion on programs planned for 2026

Training on administration and leadership was provided to 72 youth in the Massawa sub-zone. The training covered administration and leadership, self-development, communication, promotion of club activities, as well as teamwork and collective work. Mr. Dawit Teklom, head of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in the sub-zone,…

Source: State House Seychelles | Dec 24, 2025

Seychelles: President Herminie Attends the Ministry of Local Government & Inner Islands (MLGII) 2025 End-of-Year Award Ceremony

This annual ceremony recognises and celebrates outstanding achievements and exemplary service across the Ministry and District Administrations throughout the year 2025

The President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, attended the Ministry of Local Government & Inner Islands (MLGII) End-of-Year Award Ceremony held yesterday at Beau Vallon Bay Resort. The President was accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs. Véronique Herminie. Also in attendance were the Vice-President, Mr. Sebastien Pillay, and Mrs.…

Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt | Dec 24, 2025

Her Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Rania Al-Mashat and her Armenian counterpart chair the 6th session of the Egyptian-Armenian Joint Committee for Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation

The committee held extensive discussions with active participation from representatives of both sides to explore opportunities for enhancing joint cooperation, particularly in agriculture and food security

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, and Mr. Gevorg Papoyan, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, co-chaired the 6th session of the Egyptian-Armenian Joint Committee for Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation, held in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, with the participation of representatives…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan | Dec 24, 2025

Courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs KUNIMITSU by H.E. Mrs. APALOO, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ghana to Japan

Ambassador Apaloo expressed her gratitude for Japan's support thus far and stated her intention to strive for the further deepening of Japan-Ghana relations

On December 24, Dr. KUNIMITSU Ayano, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call from H.E. Mrs. Genevieve Edna APALOO, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ghana to Japan. The overview of the courtesy call is as follows: State Minister KUNIMITSU expressed her desire to…

Source: UN News | Dec 23, 2025

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Displaced people in South Kivu close to ‘utter desperation’, World Food Programme (WFP) says

An estimated 500,000 people have been forced from their homes since fighting erupted in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), at the beginning of December

That’s according to the UN World Food Programme (WFP), which announced on Tuesday that it is scaling up to deliver aid to more than 210,000 people displaced by the violence after a new offensive by armed group M23 reignited hostilities earlier this month. “This hunger crisis risks spiraling without urgent action,” said Cynthia Jones, WFP Country Director for the…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Dec 23, 2025

Review and validation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) language policy

Culminating in a presentation of the Commission’s Roster of Freelance Language Professionals, the Commission has now formally adopted eligibility criteria for inclusion on its roster

In order to enforce professional language service delivery in ECOWAS, the Commission has adopted a Language Policy, an accompanying Manual of Operating Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on the 20th of December 2025. A six-day technical workshop held in Lagos from 15 – 20 December 2025 to review, align and…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Dec 23, 2025

European Union (EU)-funded Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) programme boosts journalists’ capacity to promote reporting on quality infrastructure in west Africa

The ATCMA ECOWAS programme is funded by the European Union (EU) in the amount of €50 million and is jointly implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC)

Under the framework of the EU-funded Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) programme, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), held a regional media training in Abuja from 11 to 12 December 2025, aimed at strengthening journalists’ capacity…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) | Dec 23, 2025

A Significant Step in Pediatric Surgery in Tunisia: A Pediatric Recovery Room Established in Monastir

Through this project that directly touches the lives of pediatric patients, TİKA continues to strengthen Tunisia’s healthcare infrastructure

Fatouma Bourguiba University Hospital, located in the city of Monastir, is a major healthcare center nationwide with its Pediatric Surgery Department performing surgical interventions on approximately 4,000 children annually. Serving not only patients from Monastir but also pediatric patients from different regions of Tunisia, the hospital previously faced a serious…

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