Source: VFS Global |

VFS Global appointed to roll out Australian biometric collection centres in Sub-Saharan Africa

With the recent addition of Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, VFS Global has become the exclusive biometrics collection service provider to Australian visa applicants across all nine regions globally

Services to be rolled out at 12 locations in seven countries in Sub-Saharan Africa by February 2025  VFS Global becomes the exclusive biometric collection service provider for Australian applicants in all the nine regions globally – ​Americas, Europe, Mekong, Middle East and North Africa, Pacific, South Asia, South East Asia,…

Energy Capital & Power
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Australia’s Orion Minerals to Participate at Critical Minerals Africa Summit

Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart will speak on the company’s flagship projects in South Africa’s Northern Cape, where it targets first copper sales by 2025

Orion Minerals CEO Errol Smart will participate at the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit, taking place on November 6-7 in Cape Town. Smart is expected to speak on the Australian mining firm’s role in advancing the energy transition minerals industry in South Africa, as well as identify strategic areas…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Independence Day Celebration in Sydney

The event featured cultural and artistic programs that illustrated the themes of the day

Nationals in Sydney, Australia, celebrated the 33rd Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal on 11 May under the theme “Peace Anchored on Resilience.” Speaking at the celebratory event, Mr. Mehari Tekeste, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Australia and New Zealand, elaborated on the deep meaning and the significant…

Source: South African Rugby |

Poor execution costly for Junior Boks against Australia

Australia led 10-7 at the break, but the Junior Boks took a 14-10 lead, only to see the hosts score shortly thereafter to retake the lead

A disappointed Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko bemoaned his team’s error-rate and not keeping the pressure up in their heart-breaking defeat against Australia in the second round of the U20 Rugby Championship on Tuesday. The match was yet again played at a wet Sunshine Coast Stadium, where the Junior…

Source: South African Rugby |

Junior Springbok media schedule – Match 2, Sunshine Coast

All activities are subject to change and listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is +8 hours ahead of SA time

Please be advised of the following media opportunities in the build-up to the Junior Springboks’ second Under-20 Rugby Championship match against Australia on Tuesday, 7 May at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Bokarina, Queensland. All activities are subject to change and listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is +8…

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

Regional cooperation at the forefront of Seychelles – Australia bilateral talks

On the topic of maritime security, the two diplomats agreed on the importance of collaboration in this area given the resurgence of piracy in the region

Maritime security, tourism, climate change, air connectivity, and regional engagements in the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) were at the top of the agenda for bilateral talks between the High Commissioner-designate of Australia, Ms. Kate Chamley, and the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave on Monday 22nd April,…

Source: Republic of Iraq: Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations receives Director General of West Asian and North African Affairs Department at Chinese Foreign Ministry

During the meeting, they discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations between Baghdad and Beijing and broadening cooperation frameworks in a variety of sectors

Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations Ambassador Muhammad Hussein Muhammad Bahr Al-Ulum, received the Director-General of the Department of West Asian and North African Affairs in the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Wang Di, with his accompanying delegation, at the Ministry’s headquarters. The meeting was attended by the Chinese…

Source: State House Seychelles |

Vice President Afif received donation from Seychellois diaspora in Australia and friends of Seychelles

VP Afif thanked Marcus as well as all those who helped to make this donation and assured him that this would be put to assist in the recovery effort in the affected areas

Vice President Ahmed Afif received a donation of Australian $5k this morning at State House to help victims affected by the CCCL blast that occurred on the 7th December 2023. The donation was handed over to the VP by Marcus Mitz, a young Seychellois representing some of the Seychellois diaspora in…

Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Morocco: His Majesty The King Congratulates Australian Governor-General on National Day

The Sovereign expresses His warmest congratulations to Hurley and extends His best wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Australian people

HM King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the Governor-General of Australia, Mr. David Hurley, on the occasion of the National Day of his country. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His warmest congratulations to Hurley and extends His best wishes for further progress and prosperity to…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Biniam Girmay wins Surf Coast Classic

During the six-day competition held last week in Australia, Biniam Girmay consistently performed well in the four stages, achieving placements of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 8th, underscoring his remarkable competitiveness

Eritrean professional cyclist Biniam Girmay, a member of the Intermarche-Wanty Team, clinched victory at the Surf Coast Classic cycling competition held today, January 25, in Australia. Covering a challenging distance of 158.6 kilometers, Biniam Girmay claimed the top spot, with Italian rider Elia Viviani from Team Ineos and Australian cyclist…