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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 30, 2026

Eritrea: Activities for Strengthening Organizational Capacity

The Eritrean National Committee in Sweden also conducted its annual activity assessment meeting on 24 January

Nationals residing in Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden have conducted various activities aimed at strengthening organizational capacity and awareness. According to a report, Mr. Tewolde Yohannes, Head of Public and Community Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in the UK and Ireland, conducted a seminar for nationals in Newcastle on…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana | Jan 21, 2026

Ghana: President Mahama leads Accra Reset conversation in Davos

The meeting will launch priority programmes following the initiative’s introduction at the 2025 UN General Assembly and endorsement at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg

President John Dramani Mahama will participate in the first Davos convening of the Accra Reset on 22nd January 2026, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The President leads the Presidential Council of the Accra Reset, a Global South initiative working to strengthen sovereign capacity and reimagine…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Jan 21, 2026

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets United States (US) President Trump on Sidelines of World Economic Forum (WEF)

President El-Sisi welcomed President Trump’s initiative to establish the Peace Council and the role entrusted to the Council to achieve peace and resolve various conflicts

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with U.S. President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of his participation in the WEF, in Davos. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel- Atty, and Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad.…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Jan 21, 2026

President El-Sisi Participates in a Special Dialogue Session at the World Economic Forum

President El-Sisi delivered a speech during the session and engaged in an interactive dialogue with the Forum’s president and attendees, addressing geopolitical developments in the region

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi participated in a Special Dialogue Session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The meeting was attended by a number of heads of state and senior international officials including Libyan Presidential Council Chairman, Mohammad Al- Manfi, and Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam. Spokesman for…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Jan 20, 2026

President El-Sisi Heads to Davos to Participate in World Economic Forum

Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the forum's agenda includes a series of events with the participation of world leaders

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the activities of the World Economic Forum, which will be held from January 19 to 23, 2026, under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue". Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the forum's agenda includes a…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles | Jan 02, 2026

President Herminie conveys condolences to President Parmelin after tragic fire incident in Switzerland

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragedy

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has conveyed his deepest condolences to H.E. Mr. Guy Bernard Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, following a tragic fire that occurred in the Swiss resort town of Crans -Montana on New Year’s Eve. In his message to President Parmelin,…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Jan 02, 2026

South Africa: President Ramaphosa expresses condolences following tragic fire in the Swiss Alps

On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa, President Ramaphosa conveys heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the loss of life resulting from a devastating fire in the Swiss town of Crans-Montana in Switzerland on New Year’s Day, 1 January 2026. On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa, President Ramaphosa conveys heartfelt…

Source: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland | Nov 22, 2025

Switzerland: Francophonie and prospects for peace at heart of Ignazio Cassis' meetings in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda

In addition to reinforcing democracy and the rule of law, Switzerland's priorities in the region include the continuing diversification of relations in fields such as business, science and digitalisation

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the head of the FDFA, has just spent two days in East and Central Africa. Peace efforts to resolve the crisis in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) formed the focal point of his visit to Kinshasa on Friday 21 November. On…

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Source: International Sports Press Association (AIPS) | Nov 05, 2025

Story of excellence: Another global milestone for AIPS Sport Media Awards

During the ceremony, special mentions representing the core values of AIPS will also be announced

The eighth edition of the AIPS Sport Media Awards reached its deadline on a high note, with 1,979 submissions representing 130 nationalities from the five continents. It was another tremendous display of the global reach and unity of AIPS (www.AIPSMedia.com), reaffirming the Awards as the most prestigious recognition for sports…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Oct 31, 2025

Uganda Courts Swiss Luxury Tourism Visitors at International Holiday Exhibition, Lugano 2025

The Government of Uganda provides funding for Uganda’s participation in these and other fairs under the Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Strategy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Uganda is for the first time, participating in the Annual Swiss International Holiday Expo (SIHE) in Lugano, Switzerland. The 2025 exhibition which runs from Friday, 31st October to Sunday, 2nd November at the Centro Esposizioni Centre in Lugano, Switzerland is arguably Switzerland’s premier tourism fair, focusing on Luxury Tourism, MICE…

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