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The Ministry of Health (MOH), through the National Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries (NCDI) Unit, with support from the IECD TREND Project, has successfully concluded a comprehensive WHO Package of Essential Non-Communicable Disease Interventions (WHO-PEN) training for primary healthcare workers in Grand Bassa County. The four-day training brought together 27 healthcare workers from 14 primary healthcare facilities across the county. The training forms part of the Ministry of Health’s national strategy to strengthen the prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and long-term management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the primary healthcare level.…

The Ministry of Health has dedicated a newly constructed County-Level Vaccine Depot in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, to strengthen vaccine storage, distribution and immunization services across the county. The facility is designed to enhance Nimba County’s cold-chain capacity and ensure that vaccines remain safe and effective from storage through transportation to health facilities and, ultimately, delivery to communities. Speaking at the dedication ceremony, the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) Program Manager, Dr. Adolphus T.…

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with His Excellency Limpho Justice Tau, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways of strengthening and developing bilateral relations to fulfil the shared interests of both countries and their peoples. They also exchanged views on several topics of mutual interest. H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan affirmed the UAE’s commitment to continuing to enhance its relations with the Kingdom of Lesotho and advance cooperation across various fields, which would contribute to the development and prosperity for both countries.…

H.E. Ambassador Eshete Tilahun held a courtesy call and bilateral meeting with H.E. Adeyemi Adebayo Emmanuel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union institutions, at the Embassy of Ethiopia on 5 August 2026. Ambassador Eshete underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral consultation between the Ethiopian and Nigerian Embassies within the framework of the Group of African Ambassadors in Brussels (GAAB).…

The policy emerged from an extensive national consultation and consensus-building process involving forest-dependent communities, civil society organizations, government institutions, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and members of the Legislature. It establishes a national framework to guide Liberia’s participation in the rapidly evolving global carbon economy, including the roles and responsibilities of government institutions in carbon-market activities and climate finance. The policy is also intended to ensure that Liberia’s engagement in the carbon economy is guided by national interests, transparency, and broad stakeholder participation.…

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.…