United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office extremely worried about disappearance of two activists in Guinea

Delivered by: UN Human Rights spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan We are extremely worried about the disappearance of two activists in the Republic of Guinea. Oumar Sylla (also known as Foniké Mengué) and…

Kenya: Cabinet Changes

President William Ruto has started the process of forming a new broad-based Cabinet by picking the first batch of 11 nominees. The President retained six of his initial 22 Cabinet…

United States (U.S.) President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement Concludes Landmark Visit to Nigeria

The U.S. President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement (PAC-ADE) has successfully completed its first visit to the African continent, marking a significant milestone in U.S.-Africa relations. From July 14-17,…

President Wavel Ramakalawan attends seminar hosted by the Association of Palliative Care Centres (APCC)

President Wavel Ramakalawan served as the guest speaker at a seminar hosted by the Association of Palliative Care Centres (APCC) yesterday afternoon. The event, designed to enhancing palliative care, gathered…

Health Development Partners in Uganda bid farewell to Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam

Health Development Partners (HDP) in Uganda bid farewell to Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam, whose six-year tour of duty as WHO Representative to Uganda comes to an end this month. During…

Nation Rallies Behind Team Seychelles at Olympic Send-Off Ceremony

In a stirring ceremony at State House this afternoon, President Wavel Ramkalawan presented the national flag to swimmer Khema Elizabeth, who will bear the flag for Team Seychelles at the…

Eritrea Shares its Experience on Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals

The Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the United Nations hosted a side event at the UN on 17 July 2024 under the theme, “Empowerment for a Brighter and More Sustainable…

Sudan aid obstacles impact lifesaving relief effort

In an alert, WFP expressed deep concern about “the escalation of fighting” in Sudan’s Sennar State. More than 136,000 people have already fled their homes, many for the second or third time…

Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting seeks to advance Africa’s political and socioeconomic development: Highlight of key issues

The meeting of the African Union 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting bringing together Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanism (RMs) and member states kicked off on the 18th of July 2024 with the…

Eswatini: Imprisoned Member of Parliament (MP) Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza at serious risk after prison guards deny food rations

Responding to the news that authorities at Eswatini’s Matsapha Correctional Complex have denied food rations to jailed former parliamentarian, Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa…

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