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Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | 6 minutes ago

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) task force embarks on advocacy mission to the Gambia and Senegal

The mission aimed to identify and mitigate obstacles that hinder intra-community trade between ECOWAS Member States

In fulfillment of his mandate to promote regional trade integration, the Chairman of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) Task Force, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas led a high-level delegation to The Gambia and Senegal from 9 to 15 March 2025. The mission aimed to identify and mitigate obstacles that hinder…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | 14 minutes ago

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) affirms its commitment to Gender equality at the 69th Commission on the Status of women (CSW69)

ECOWAS is resolutely looking to the future, banking on digital technology and artificial intelligence to promote the economic inclusion of women

The ECOWAS Commission reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and human development at the General Debate of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) at the United states headquarters in New York. Speaking on behalf of ECOWAS, Professor Fatou SOW SARR, Commissioner for Human Development…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | 16 minutes ago

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) refugee surge strains humanitarian support in Burundi and Uganda

World Food Programme urges action to avert ‘escalating hunger crisis’

When gunshots rang out near her home in the Congolese city of Uvira last month, Mapendo knew it was time to leave. Gathering her children and other family members, she crossed the fast-flowing Rusizi river into neighbouring Burundi, joining desperate throngs fleeing the violence gripping swathes of eastern Democratic Republic…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles | 29 minutes ago

Seychelles and Brazil to look into widening areas of bilateral cooperation

Ambassador Nogueira also took the opportunity to thank the Government of Seychelles for lifting the restrictions on the importation of poultry from Brazil

The Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Gustavo Martins Nogueira met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde at Maison Queau de Quinssy on Thursday 20th March 2025. The meeting began with Ambassador Nogueira presenting the Brazilian government’s condolences…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles | 35 minutes ago

Seychelles and France sign an Extradition Agreement

The purpose of the Extradition Agreement between Seychelles and France seeks to enhance the extradition process for suspected criminals, improve the focus on crimes that are recognised by both countries

On Thursday 20 March 2025, a signing ceremony was held at Maison Quéau de Quinssy where Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, and H.E. Mrs. Olivia Berkeley-Christmann, the Ambassador of France, formalised an Extradition Agreement between Seychelles and France. This signing concludes numerous consultations between the…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | 40 minutes ago

Eritrea: Dirt Road Construction in Deki-Zer’u

The 10 km road, being built with machinery support, is expected to significantly improve the daily activities of the residents

The residents of the Deki-Zer’u administrative area, in the Adi-Tekelezan sub-zone, are constructing a dirt road to connect their area with the main Asmara-Keren road. The 10 km road, being built with machinery support, is expected to significantly improve the daily activities of the residents. Eng. Bereket Mihreteab, one of…

Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | an hour ago

United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Tunisia on Independence Day

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai dispatched similar messages to President Saied and to Prime Minister Kamel Madouri on the occasion

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Kais Saied of Tunisia on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar | an hour ago

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Holds Phone Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister

Discussion during the call focused on cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdel Aati. Discussion during the call focused on cooperation relations between the…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) | an hour ago

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Brings Joy to Orphans in Somalia

To uphold the spirit of solidarity and sharing during Ramadan, TİKA organized an iftar program at the orphanage, which houses 130 boys and 45 girls between the ages of 4 and 17

As part of its Ramadan initiatives, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized an iftar program at Mama Ugaaso Orphanage in Somalia and distributed festive clothing to 175 orphaned children. Years of civil war, terrorism, and drought in Somalia have left thousands of children orphaned and in need of care.…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola | an hour ago

Angola Enhances Data Management to Combat Cholera Outbreak

As of March 20, the country has reported over 7.950 cases and 298 deaths across 14 provinces, with a case fatality rate of 3.8%

In a significant move to tackle the cholera outbreak, over 20 data management professionals received specialized training in Luanda today. This initiative is part of the national effort to control and combat the devastating cholera epidemic. Dr. Zabulon Yoti, WHO’s Acting Representative in Angola, emphasized the importance of this training,…

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