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

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets President of Ireland

President El-Sisi invited the Irish president to visit Egypt and participate in the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Irish President Michael Higgins, commencing his official visit to the Republic of Ireland, the last leg of his European tour that also included Denmark and Norway. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said that upon arriving at the official residence of…

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

Seychelles: Ambassador-designate of Ireland pays courtesy call on the Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs

The two diplomats acknowledged the collaboration between the two countries in international fora, especially regarding issues related to Small Island Developing States and climate change

On Monday, 14 October 2024, H.E. Nicola Brennan-Brugha, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Ireland to the Republic of Seychelles, met with Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, the Principal Secretary for the Foreign Affairs, to discuss bilateral related issues ahead of her Accreditation. Among the issues discussed were collaboration in the field…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile arrives in Ireland on a working visit

The working visit is expected to advance cooperation between South Africa and Ireland, especially with regard to improving trade and investment

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, Friday 27 September 2024, arrived in Dublin, Ireland, on a working visit aimed at reinforcing the historic and warm bilateral relations between South Africa and Ireland.  The working visit is expected to advance cooperation between South Africa and Ireland, especially with regard to…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

Deputy President Mashatile to undertake working visits to Ireland and the United Kingdom

South Africa and Ireland established diplomatic relations over 30 years ago

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on 27 – 28 September 2024, undertake a working visit to Ireland. The visit is aimed at reinforcing South Africa’s historic and warm bilateral relations with Ireland. Upon arrival in Ireland, the Deputy President will meet his Irish counterpart, Prime Minister Simon Harris, to…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Uganda: Ireland and World Food Programme (WFP) renew partnership to support self-reliance for refugees and boost food security in Karamoja

Ireland has previously contributed EUR 11.4 million to WFP’s operations in Uganda from 2020 to 2023

Through a multi-year commitment (2024-2027), the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$19.6 million (EUR18 million) from the Government of Ireland to support the Government of Uganda to strengthen self-reliance initiatives for refugee communities and to enhance social protection and school feeding in the Karamoja…

South African Rugby
Source: South African Rugby |

Erasmus names squad loaded with Rugby World Cup (RWC) experience for Ireland showdown

Erasmus expected a physical onslaught from the visitors in front of a sold-out Loftus Versfeld crowd and said it would be a full-out battle for 80 minutes

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an experienced squad featuring 20 Rugby World Cup-winners – the entire starting 15 and five players on the replacements’ bench – for their opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, in what is expected to be a…

South African Rugby
Source: South African Rugby |

Boks gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ as Test week approaches

The second test is a week later at Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his team wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday gearing up for ‘Ireland mode’ in preparation for the opening Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against their arch-rivals from the northern hemisphere next Saturday. Erasmus was pleased with the structures put in…

Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Chile, Guyana, Indonesia, Namibia, Serbia, Somalia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well as positive aspects

The UN Human Rights Committee today issued its findings on Chile, Guyana, Indonesia, Namibia, Serbia, Somalia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland after examining the seven States parties in its latest session. The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Covenant on…

World Health Organization - United Republic of Tanzania
Source: World Health Organization - United Republic of Tanzania |

World Health Organization (WHO), Ireland and Switzerland join forces to support the Mid Term Review of the Health Sector Strategic Plan in Tanzania

The Health Sector Strategic Plan V (HSSP V) is the guiding framework for the detailed planning and implementation of activities by health sector stakeholders at all levels

The World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of Ireland and Switzerland have signed an agreement to undertake the Mid Term Review of the Health Sector Strategic Plan-V (HSSP V) to strengthen health systems in Tanzania. Under the agreement the Governments of Ireland and Switzerland will jointly provide US $ 100,000…

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

Six New Envoys Presents Credentials To President Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo wished the new envoys well as they begin their tour of duty in Ghana

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Friday, 23rd February, 2024, received the letters of Credence of six envoys at a brief presentation event at the Jubilee House, in Accra. They are H.E Mr Park Kyongsig, Republic of Korea; H.E. Ms. Polly Ioannou, Republic of Cyprus; H.E.…