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Source: U.S. Department of State | Jan 15, 2025

Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Call with Nigerian Foreign Minister Tuggar

The meeting underscored the robust and enduring partnership between the United States and Nigeria

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell spoke with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar today. The meeting underscored the robust and enduring partnership between the United States and Nigeria. The Deputy Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed several key areas of mutual interest and strategic importance, including the return of forfeited assets, recent landmark technology and energy sector collaboration, and efforts to address transnational crime.

Source: U.S. Embassy in South Sudan | Jan 15, 2025

The United States (U.S.) Embassy Statement on the Birthdate of Martin Luther King, Jr.

We renew our call on South Sudan’s transitional government to do what is right – to prioritize education, invest in healthcare, pay salaries, and spend public revenue for the good of the South Sudanese people

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born on January 15, 1929, was a revered American civil rights leader who stood for peace, unity, justice, and human rights. Dr. King’s messages have endured over half a century since his death because of his belief in universal values and that everybody…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia | Jan 15, 2025

The United States (U.S.) Government Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Strengthens Ethiopia’s Malaria Response with Critical Donation to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)

The donation event, held at EPHI, included a tour of the USAID-supported Emergency Operations Center, laboratory, and slide bank, showcasing the quality assurance of malaria laboratory diagnosis

The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated 175 computer terminals to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) to bolster Ethiopia’s fight against malaria. The donation event, held at EPHI, included a tour of the USAID-supported Emergency Operations Center, laboratory, and slide bank, showcasing the…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar | Jan 15, 2025

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Benin's Foreign Minister

During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and several regional and international issues

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met today at the Amiri Diwan with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Jan 15, 2025

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Defence Attachés Urged to Champion Uganda’s Interests and Strengthen Regional Partnerships

Representing the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Lt Gen Okiding spoke during the opening of a three-day annual retreat for Defence Attachés and Advisors at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya

The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has urged Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Defence Attachés and Advisors to act as committed advocates of Uganda’s interests in their respective countries of assignment. Representing the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Lt Gen Okiding spoke during the…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Jan 13, 2025

Uganda: President Museveni Arrives in Abu Dhabi for Sustainability Week

Receiving the President at the airport was His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Cabinet Minister and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE

His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has this evening arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Abu Dhabi, to…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Jan 13, 2025

United Kingdom (UK)-Mauritius joint statement on the Chagos Archipelago, 13 January 2025

Joint statement between the governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia

Representatives from Mauritius and the UK held further productive discussions in London this week on the future of the Chagos Archipelago. Good progress has been made and discussions are ongoing to reach an agreement that is in both sides’ interests. Both countries reiterated their commitment to concluding a treaty providing…

Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Jan 13, 2025

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Condemns Terrorist Attack on Military Site in Benin

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Benin and to the families of the victims of this heinous attack

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a military site in the Alibori region of Benin, which resulted in the death of a number of soldiers. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts…

Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Jan 13, 2025

Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives credentials copy from new Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan

His Excellency wished the new Ambassador of South Sudan success in the performance of his duties

H.E. Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of H.E. Mawien Makol Ariik. Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan to the UAE. His Excellency wished the new Ambassador of South Sudan success in the performance of his…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 12, 2025

Tripartite meeting of Foreign Ministers of Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia

The meeting was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Tripartite Summit held in Asmara on 10 October 2024 between President Isaias Afwerki, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud

First Tripartite Regular Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia was convened in Cairo yesterday. At the meeting Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Eritrea, Dr. Badir Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, and Mr. Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the…

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