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This position was expressed by Denmark's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Lars Løkke Rasmussen, in a statement to the press on Friday during a visit to Copenhagen by Mr. Nasser Bourita, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates. In this context, Rasmussen declared that "Denmark lauds, in line with the European Union's position, the adoption of UNSC Resolution 2797." The Danish head of diplomacy also praised the Moroccan autonomy proposal, calling it "credible" and noting that it "brings a serious and essential contribution to the ongoing UN process," reiterating that the plan is a "good basis for a mutually agreed solution by all parties."…

Nationals residing in Juba, Republic of South Sudan, enthusiastically celebrated the 65th anniversary of the beginning of the armed struggle for Eritrean independence. At the celebratory event held on 1 September at the premises of the Eritrean Embassy in Juba, Mr. Tsegay Mehari, Eritrea’s Consul in Juba, said that the Eritrean people launched the armed struggle for independence on 1 September 1961 after their right to independence had been denied under the guise of a federal arrangement. Underlining that strong organizational capacity is key to victory, Mr. Teklebrhan Solomon, deputy chairman of the national committee, called for reinforced efforts to achieve better outcomes.…

This was expressed during a meeting between the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Lars Løkke Rasmussen, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita. The two ministers highlighted the historical, excellent, and strategic nature of relations between the two Kingdoms and agreed on an upcoming visit to Morocco by the Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs to conclude a strategic partnership focused on strengthening political dialogue.…

Thirty-three recruits officially joined the ranks of the Seychelles Defence Forces today after successfully completing a demanding four-month training programme. The recruits graduated during the Passing Out Ceremony for Intake 02/2026, held at the Seychelles Defence Forces . The ceremony was attended by Commander-in-Chief Dr Patrick Herminie, Commissioner of Police Compol Godfra Hermitte, Major General Michael Rosette, Colonel Michael Hollanda, senior military officers, family members and invited guests, who gathered to celebrate the graduates’ important milestones.…

Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Sebastien Pillay, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. The meeting focused on bilateral relations between Seychelles and Saudi Arabia, with discussions on opportunities to further strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly economic cooperation, investment and tourism. Vice President Pillay reaffirmed Seychelles’ commitment to further strengthening its relations with the Kingdom and advancing practical areas of cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries.…

Nine Roads Directorate employees graduated from Lerotholi Polytechnic’s Roads Technician Capacity Building Course, with a call for them to apply their newly acquired technical skills to improve service delivery. The graduates received their certificates during a ceremony held at the Roads Directorate Training Centre in Teya-Teyaneng and the event also featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lerotholi Polytechnic and the Roads Directorate. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Public Works and Transport Mr.…

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, conducted a brief working visit to Eritrea. Upon his arrival at Asmara International Airport, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his entourage were accorded a warm welcome by President Isaias Afwerki. The visit was part and parcel of the periodic consultative framework between the two sisterly countries. Speaking to Erina, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said that the customary and friendly visit attested to the strong historical and people-to-people ties between Eritrea and Sudan and formed part of the consultations between the leaderships of the two countries.…

Emirates ( www.Emirates.com ) is elevating the award-winning Premium Economy experience ( ) even further with the launch of the world's first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat. Debuting on newly received Airbus A350 aircraft, the new seat combines industry-leading innovation with elevated comfort, giving customers greater control over their personal space. Installed in the Emirates A350 Premium Economy cabin in a spacious 2-3-2 configuration with just 28 seats, the new seat represents the airline's latest investment in continuously raising the bar for customer experience.…

The global energy sector is shifting its gaze to Windhoek, Namibia, as final preparations conclude for the International African Energy, Oil and Gas Summit (IAEOGS 2026) , scheduled for November 03–06, 2026 , at the Hilton Hotel. If you work in oil, gas, or energy, the 3 rd , -6 th of November 2026, on the calendar, you cannot afford to sit out. IAEOGS 2026 is the continent's premier gathering for policy dialogue, dealmaking, and investment. It is where the crucial relationships, contracts, and multi-million dollar partnerships shaping Africa's energy roadmap are built in real-time.…

Senior Angolan oil and gas leaders gathered in Luanda on Wednesday to support the launch of African Energy Chamber (AEC) ( ) Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk’s latest book, “Crude Oil: Power, Turnaround and Transformation in Angola,” a timely examination of the reforms, leadership and industry transformation reshaping one of Africa’s most important energy markets. Among those lending their support to the launch was Sebastião Gaspar Martins, Chairman and CEO of Sonangol Group, alongside senior industry figures including Sergio Pugliese, AEC Executive President, and Dr. Adilson Mangueira Nelumba, CEO of COPIA Group Companies.…