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African Energy Chamber

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Industry Veteran Cany Jobe Appointed Director General (DG) of Gambia Petroleum Commission

Her appointment is part of the country’s efforts to attract oil investments and advance exploration activities

Gambian President Adama Barrow has appointed Cany Jobe as the new Director General of The Gambia Petroleum Commission, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to advance its oil and gas sector. The appointment comes as The Gambia accelerates regulatory reform and acreage promotion to position itself as one…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Appointment of the Secretary of State for Mental Health Care

Mrs. Naiken holds a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling from the University of Adelaide and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from Edith Cowan University

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mrs. Beryl Naiken as the Secretary of State for Mental Health Care. Mrs. Naiken holds a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling from the University of Adelaide and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from Edith Cowan University. She is currently…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of the Enterprise Seychelles Agency (ESA)

Ms. Cedras’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Enterprise Seychelles Agency (ESA) took effect on 12th January 2026

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ms. Dylis Cedras as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Enterprise Seychelles Agency (ESA). Ms. Cedras holds a Master’s degree in Business Management from the University of the West of Scotland and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration…

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

Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora

The Minister has reaffirmed Seychelles’ unwavering support for the “One China Policy”, recognising it as a crucial principle that underpins global peace, stability and collaboration among nations

Chinese Ambassador to the Seychelles, H.E. Ms. Lin Nan paid a courtesy call on Mr. Barry Faure, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora on Friday 9th January, to congratulate him on his recent appointment. During their meeting, she expressed her commitment to working closely with the Minister to strengthen…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

President Herminie Presents Instruments of Appointment to Six New Ambassadors of the Republic of Seychelles

The Government of Seychelles extends its best wishes to the newly appointed Ambassadors as they assume their duties in service of the Republic

The President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, today presented Instruments of Appointment to six newly appointed Ambassadors of the Republic of Seychelles during a formal ceremony held at State House. The Ambassadors appointed are Mr. Jacques Belle, Mr. Terry Romain, Mrs. Jacqueline Moustache-Belle, Mr. André Pool, Mr. Patrick Victor,…

State House Seychelles
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Appointment of Director General of the Seychelles Intelligence Service

The general functions of the Seychelles Intelligence Service are to establish mechanisms for detecting any threats to the security of Seychelles and its institutions, and to protect the security of Seychelles

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mr. Sabry Khan as Director General of the Seychelles Intelligence Service (SIS). The appointment follows recommendations made to the President by the National Security Council, and following consultation with the Defence and Security Committee of the National Assembly. The…

State House Seychelles
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Appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles National Youth Council

At the time of his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of SNYC, Mr. Pierre was serving as Grants Coordinator at the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SEYCCAT)

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mr. Michel Raymond Pierre as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles National Youth Council (SNYC), with effect from 1 January 2026. Mr. Pierre brings extensive experience in youth development, governance, stakeholder engagement, and programme management. He has…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Central Region Honors Top Athletes and Coaches

It was announced during the event that the award recipients included 18 athletes who ranked from 1st to 6th in ten regional and seven national competitions, as well as nine coaches who were nominated as the best based on the points recorded by their athletes

The Central Region Athletics Federation honored athletes and coaches who achieved outstanding results in regional and national competitions held in 2025 during a ceremony organized on 2 January. In his speech, the President of the Federation, Mr. Kibrom Tekle, noted that significant victories were recorded in 2025 because the efforts…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa appoints new leadership for the Presidential Climate Commission

The appointments are a culmination of a public nomination process, which was initiated in August this year in accordance with Section 10(4)(a) of the Climate Change Act

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the new cohort of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) for the 2026–2030 tenure, in terms of the Climate Change Act, 2024 (Act No 22 of 2024).  Following due consideration of all submitted nominations, President Ramaphosa has appointed a total of twenty five(25)  commissioners who are…

Afrobarometer

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Four new board members strengthen Afrobarometer scope for youth empowerment, technology, governance, and finance

Afrobarometer Board Chair Amina Oyagbola said the new members reflect the organisation’s strategic focus on youth leadership, accountable governance, and technological transformation

Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) has appointed four distinguished professionals to its board of directors, strengthening the organisation’s commitment to rigorous research, youth leadership, and citizen-centred evidence. The new board members bring expertise spanning governance, elections, youth empowerment, technology, and finance. The appointees are: Bupe Lughano Kabaghe (https://apo-opa.co/4aqwCho), a governance and development professional…