Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria |

Mr. Attaf pays courtesy visit to outgoing Lebanese PM

Mikati asked Attaf to “convey his brotherly greetings to the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune

The Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, wrapped up on Sunday his official visit to Lebanon with a courtesy visit to outgoing Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Beirut. During the meeting, Attaf congratulated Najib Mikati on his successful leadership of…

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

Morocco: His Majesty the King Congratulates General Joseph Aoun on Election as Lebanese President

On this occasion, His Majesty the King expresses Morocco’s solidarity and unwavering support for the Lebanese people

His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to His Excellency General Joseph Aoun on the occasion of his election as President of the Republic of Lebanon. In this message, His Majesty the King expresses His warm congratulations to General Aoun and His best wishes to the brotherly…

Source: Amnesty International |

Lebanon: Poet Abdul Rahman Al-Qaradawi must not be extradited to Egypt or United Arab Emirates (UAE)

On 3 January 2025, Abdul Rahman Al-Qaradawi’s lawyers submitted an urgent letter to UN Special Procedures demanding a halt to the Egyptian and Emirati extradition requests

Responding to two separate extradition requests issued by authorities in Egypt and the United Emirates (UAE) for Abdul Rahman Al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian-Turkish poet, who was arbitrarily detained by Lebanese security forces upon his return from a visit to Syria on 28 December, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for the Middle East…

Source: UN News |

World Leaders Adopt Peace Pledge Amid Wars in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond

Ahead of the declaration’s adoption, the UN chief and world leaders took the floor, including Prime Minister Aminata Touré of Senegal, who drew attention to the ongoing devastating war in Gaza

World leaders adopted a bold, forward-looking declaration on Tuesday at a global forum to advance peace as war rages on, from Gaza and Lebanon to Sudan and Ukraine. Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and combatting hate speech and mis- and disinformation are part of the plan to bolster…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Receives a Delegation from U.S. House of Representatives

The congressional delegation sought to get a better understanding of President El-Sisi’s perspective on how to restore peace and security in the region, avoid the expansion of the conflict, and prevent it from escalating into a regional war

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives, representing both the Republican and Democratic parties, and headed by Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Tom Cole. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Spokesman for…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation

The meeting confirmed the depth of the distinguished bilateral relations and ways to enhance and push them to broader horizons, especially in the economic and investment fields

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares and his accompanying delegation. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty and the Spanish Ambassador in Cairo were also present. The Spokesman for the Presidency said…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law

Israel hit central Beirut on Thursday, reportedly killing 22 civilians and injuring over 117 more, in the deadliest attack on the city centre since the war against Lebanon began

Israel’s bombing of Lebanon is a serious violation of the territory of a sovereign state, and a grave violation of international law. The international community cannot afford to remain indifferent. Israel hit central Beirut on Thursday, reportedly killing 22 civilians and injuring over 117 more, in the deadliest attack on…

Source: World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean |

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Children with lived experience with cancer and their families should play a vital part in the design, implementation and follow-up of programmes

Yazan is a 20-year-old Syrian who was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma as a child. The conflict in Syria and resulting humanitarian crisis meant that Yazan struggled to access treatment for his cancer, and he received little support from his school and community. “I was denied entry to my final exams…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Historic Tripoli Mevlevi Lodge Transformed into a Cultural Center with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency's (TİKA’s) Support

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has restored the historic Tripoli Mevlevi Lodge in Tripoli, Lebanon, turning it into a Youth and Cultural Center

The building, which had fallen into disrepair due to flooding from the Abou Ali River in Tripoli and the civil war in Lebanon, was restored by TİKA and returned to its original appearance. In 2024, renovation work was completed on the Mevlevi Lodge in Tripoli, which had been declared the…

Basketball Africa League (BAL)
Source: Basketball Africa League (BAL) |

2024 Basketball Africa League Champion Angola’s Petro de Luanda to Participate in International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Intercontinental Cup in Singapore

Petro de Luanda will compete in Group A alongside Europe’s Basketball Champions League (BCL) winner Unicaja from Spain and BCL Asia winner Al Riyadi from Lebanon

The 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) champion (http://apo-opa.co/3B14HVx) (https://BAL.NBA.com/) Petro de Luanda (Angola) will participate in the 2024 FIBA Intercontinental Cup at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore from Sept. 12-15, 2024. Petro de Luanda will compete in Group A alongside Europe’s Basketball Champions League (BCL) winner Unicaja from Spain and…

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