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State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles: President Dr. Patrick Herminie Receives Letters of Credence from Canada’s High Commissioner-Designate

The accreditation ceremony signals a renewed commitment to deepening Seychelles–Canada relations, anchored in mutual respect, shared values, and a common vision for sustainable and inclusive development

With discussions ranging from advancing Venn’s Town towards international heritage recognition to exploring a future air services agreement, President Dr. Patrick Herminie today welcomed a new chapter in Seychelles–Canada relations as he received the Letters of Credence of Her Excellency Emily Burns, High Commissioner-designate of Canada to the Republic of…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

President El-Sisi stressed the significant development in the brotherly relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and the importance of advancing cooperation across various fields

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Jeddah, as part of the President's brotherly visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

Chairperson of the African Union Commission strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria

The Chairperson expresses the African Union’s full solidarity with the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, while wishing a swift recovery to those injured

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the heinous and coordinated terrorist attacks perpetrated on 21 February 2026 in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria, which resulted in the killing of more than 50 civilians and the abduction of women and children. The African Union unequivocally…

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

Minister Okello meets Cuba’s Chargé d’Affaires A.I., decries universal coercive measures

Hon. Oryem reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to Cuba, highlighting the special relationship between the two countries

On February 20 th 2026, H.E. Juan Humberto Magas Pino, Charge D’Affaires a.i. of Cuba paid a courtesy call to Hon. Okello Henry Oryem, MSFA/ IA. The two discussed issues pertaining to the Non-Aligned Movement as well as the historical relationship between Cuba and Africa. Amb. Pino emphasized Cuba’s continued…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) SRSG Meets with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Permanent Observer and the Chair of the ECOWAS Group at the United Nations on the Renewal of the UNOWAS Mandate

The discussions focused primarily on the renewal of the mandate of UNOWAS, which expired on 31 January 2026 and is currently under consideration by the United Nations Security Council

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), H.E. Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, met on Friday 13th February 2026, with the ECOWAS Permanent Observer to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Kinza Jawara-Njai, and the Chair of the ECOWAS…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles: President Herminie Proposes Elevating Japan Visit to Official Level as Seychelles–Japan Relations Approach Historic Milestones

Discussions also covered visa exemption measures, with President Herminie acknowledging ongoing progress toward facilitating travel for diplomatic and official passport holders

As Seychelles and Japan prepare to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in June 2026, President Dr. Patrick Herminie has called for a renewed and elevated phase of cooperation between the two nations, including the possibility of formalising new agreements at the highest level. The President made the remarks…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Holds Meeting with New Governors and their Deputies

The President directed the governors to prioritize the regularization of building violations, wastewater treatment plants, drinking water and electricity, schools, and the smooth operation of studies

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a meeting with the newly appointed governors and their deputies following their swearing-in ceremony. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Local Development and Environment, Dr. Manal Awad. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said the President…

Energy Capital & Power
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Suriname’s Foreign Minister to Address Caribbean Energy Week (CEW 2026) as Offshore Oil Projects Advance

Minister Melvin Bouva will outline how foreign policy, investment partnerships and regulatory coordination are supporting Suriname’s first offshore oil and gas developments at Caribbean Energy Week

Melvin Bouva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of Suriname, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at Caribbean Energy Week (CEW 2026), taking place from 30 March to 1 April 2026 in Paramaribo. His participation signals high-level support at a pivotal stage in the country’s transition…

State House Seychelles
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Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles, represented President Herminie at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union

Intervening on the Report of the AU Commission on International Law on the issue of Colonisation and Slavery, Seychelles highlighted the concrete steps it has taken to honour this history

Seychelles, through the representation of Vice President Pillay, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to advancing Africa’s shared priorities, following the successful conclusion of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union. The theme of the African Union for the year 2026: “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Ghana: Mahama champions Pan-African Payment Systems & resource sovereignty

The President warmly acknowledged a UK representative’s contribution to the discussion, emphasising her observation that African prosperity serves global interests

President John Dramani Mahama used the closing remarks of his Accra Reset side event in Addis Ababa to synthesise wide-ranging proposals for African economic sovereignty, from conflict-free mineral certification to pan-African payment systems, and called for the urgent implementation of frameworks that have languished in discussion for too long. The…