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

Regional cooperation at the forefront of Seychelles – Australia bilateral talks

On the topic of maritime security, the two diplomats agreed on the importance of collaboration in this area given the resurgence of piracy in the region

Maritime security, tourism, climate change, air connectivity, and regional engagements in the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) were at the top of the agenda for bilateral talks between the High Commissioner-designate of Australia, Ms. Kate Chamley, and the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave on Monday 22nd April,…

Source: Republic of Iraq: Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations receives Director General of West Asian and North African Affairs Department at Chinese Foreign Ministry

During the meeting, they discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations between Baghdad and Beijing and broadening cooperation frameworks in a variety of sectors

Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations Ambassador Muhammad Hussein Muhammad Bahr Al-Ulum, received the Director-General of the Department of West Asian and North African Affairs in the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Wang Di, with his accompanying delegation, at the Ministry’s headquarters. The meeting was attended by the Chinese…

Source: State House Seychelles |

Vice President Afif received donation from Seychellois diaspora in Australia and friends of Seychelles

VP Afif thanked Marcus as well as all those who helped to make this donation and assured him that this would be put to assist in the recovery effort in the affected areas

Vice President Ahmed Afif received a donation of Australian $5k this morning at State House to help victims affected by the CCCL blast that occurred on the 7th December 2023. The donation was handed over to the VP by Marcus Mitz, a young Seychellois representing some of the Seychellois diaspora in…

Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Morocco: His Majesty The King Congratulates Australian Governor-General on National Day

The Sovereign expresses His warmest congratulations to Hurley and extends His best wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Australian people

HM King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the Governor-General of Australia, Mr. David Hurley, on the occasion of the National Day of his country. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His warmest congratulations to Hurley and extends His best wishes for further progress and prosperity to…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Biniam Girmay wins Surf Coast Classic

During the six-day competition held last week in Australia, Biniam Girmay consistently performed well in the four stages, achieving placements of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 8th, underscoring his remarkable competitiveness

Eritrean professional cyclist Biniam Girmay, a member of the Intermarche-Wanty Team, clinched victory at the Surf Coast Classic cycling competition held today, January 25, in Australia. Covering a challenging distance of 158.6 kilometers, Biniam Girmay claimed the top spot, with Italian rider Elia Viviani from Team Ineos and Australian cyclist…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrean Community Festival in Australia and New Zealand

The festival, attended by a number of nationals from several cities across Australia and New Zealand, featured various activities

The annual Eritrean Community Festival in Australia and New Zealand was celebrated with patriotic fervor from January 11 to 14 under the theme “Heroic Feat Anchored on Cohesive Ranks.” The festival, attended by a number of nationals from several cities across Australia and New Zealand, featured various activities. These included…

Source: FIFA |

FIFA and FIFPRO release report on the Social Media Protection Service at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

239 active accounts held by 29 match officials and the 32 participating teams were also covered by this service

The report demonstrates the success of the Social Media Protection Service in protecting almost 700 players and coaches; The Social Media Protection Service has now been used at eight FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) tournaments in the last 12 months; Gianni Infantino says there can be “no hiding place” for those who abuse…

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Rugby: South Africa get the party started at HSBC SVNS in Cape Town

South Africa’s Blitzboks through to HSBC SVNS Cape Town quarter-finals in vibrant festival atmosphere

The opening day of HSBC SVNS in Cape Town witnessed the very best of rugby sevens with the top 12 men’s and women’s teams in the world showcasing their talents and feeding off the vibrant energy emanating from the stands at the DHL Stadium. There were fireworks on and off…

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Rugby: South Africa men and Australia women claimed the first titles of HSBC SVNS 2024 with victory in Dubai

The HSBC SVNS action continues in Cape Town on 9-10 December

South Africa’s Blitzboks overcame a spirited Argentina 12-7 to lift their fifth straight Emirates Dubai 7s trophy – equaling the record for successive titles at a single location. Although Argentina had to settle for silver it represented their best ever result in Dubai. Interview of the Captain of South Africa…

Source: FIFA |

FIFA media rights tenders commence for Sub-Saharan Africa

FIFA is pleased to announce that it has opened two separate tender processes for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Sub-Saharan Africa

FIFA World Cup 26™ (www.FIFA.com) and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ tender processes now open for Sub-Saharan Africa; African nations excelled at last year’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™ hosted by Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand; A minimum of nine African nations will seal…