Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

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: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

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…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq

President El-Sisi underscored Egypt’s full and unwavering support for Iraq, its unity and territorial integrity, and for its efforts to confront the numerous challenges facing the region, particularly terrorism

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, Mr. Masrour Barzani. The meeting was also attended by Chief of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad; Minister of Interior in the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, Mr. Rebwar Ahmed; and Head of…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets African Delegations Heads on Sidelines of Russia-Africa Conference

The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the ministers and heads of African delegations, along with representatives from the African Union Commission and regional organizations, who are participating in the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, hosted by Egypt. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration,…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles |

Minister Barry Faure meets Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov on the side-lines of the Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference in Cairo, Egypt

The two diplomats reviewed the growing cooperation between their nations, specifically focusing on the framework established by the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum (Sochi, 2019)

Ambassador Barry Faure, Seychelles Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference in Cairo on Friday 19 December 2025. The two diplomats reviewed the growing cooperation between their nations, specifically focusing on the framework established by the Russia-Africa Partnership…

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

Her Excellency (H.E.) Minister Rania Al-Mashat Arrives in Tirana to Chair the Egyptian–Albanian Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation, Held for the First Time Since 1993

The convening of this session reflects the commitment of both countries’ leaderships to consolidate bilateral relations, especially following high-level official visits

“Al-Mashat: The Joint Committee Aims to Strengthen Economic, Trade, and Investment Cooperation Between the Two Countries and Expand Opportunities for Private Sector Partnerships” H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, arrived in the Albanian capital, Tirana, to chair the inaugural session of the Egyptian–Albanian Joint…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Uganda to host the first ever African Dragon Boat Cup 2026

The meeting was attended by Head of Public Diplomacy Margaret Kafeero and Mr. Stilson Muhwezi, First Secretary in charge of Sports Diplomacy

Sports Diplomacy: Uganda set to host the first ever Africa Dragon Boat Cup from 1st – 4th October, 2026. Mr. Solomon Muwonge, president of the Uganda Dragon Boat Federation, revealed this in a meeting with Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Head of Regional Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

President Isaias Afwerki met Special Envoy of China

President Isaias further referred to China’s potential role in contributing positively to the resolution of conflicts in the Horn of Africa region, which are often fomented and exacerbated by the intervention of major external powers

President Isaias Afwerki met this morning in Adi Halo with a Chinese delegation led by Mr. Hu Changchun, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry of China. At the meeting, President Isaias underlined the imperative for China to foster ties of constructive engagement with Africa…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army Field Marshal Haftar

The President affirmed Egypt's commitment to continue providing all forms of support and assistance to the Libyan National Army and national institutions

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar. The meeting was also attended by Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad; Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, General Khaled Khalifa; and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed…

Source: United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) |

Special Representative Simão Strongly Condemns the Attempt to Seize Power by Force in Benin

UNOWAS, in coordination with its regional partners, will continue to support Benin in its efforts to strengthen peace, democracy, and stability

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for West Africa and the Sahel, Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, has followed with deep concern the events that occurred on Sunday, 7 December, in Benin, marked by an attempted coup d’État carried out by a group of soldiers. The Special…