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The UN agency strongly condemned the attack which occurred on 30 August outside the city of Dilling. The trucks carried 50 metric tonnes of WFP food including cereals, yellow split peas, vegetable oil and salt—enough to provide lifesaving assistance to 5,800 people for one month. They were heading to Kadugli, where WFP is supporting nearly 58,000 people facing emergency levels of food insecurity or worse, and were clearly marked with its banners and flags. End ‘unacceptable’ attacks WFP said the attack was the latest example of the complex operating environment facing it and other humanitarian agencies in Sudan.…

“What we are missing are integrated solutions to complex problems. None of the challenges we are facing are isolated.” This statement by Terekeka County Commissioner, Emmanuel Loku, is a prime example of why the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is prioritizing integrated patrols, comprising of military, police, and civilian peacekeepers, to locations across the country. While military patrols are critical to providing a protective presence and deterring violence, the inclusion of civilian personnel offer even greater opportunities. “It means we reach people who may not be so happy to engage with a military-only patrol.…

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the Banque de l'Habitat de Côte d'Ivoire (BHCI) signed a CFAF 10-billion financing agreement on 2 September 2026 to support housing finance and strengthen access to funding for SMEs and SMIs operating across Côte d'Ivoire's real estate value chain.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Lino Adam, Ambassador of the State of #Libya to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union. The discussions focused on developments in Libya, including the ongoing political process and the Chairperson underscored the importance of maintaining an inclusive dialogue and engagement among Libyan stakeholders, in support of continued stability and national cohesion. The discussions also focused on preparations for the Chairperson’s upcoming visit to Libya, as well as broader continental priorities and shared aspirations.…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today bade farewell to H.E. Ambassador Mahlaba A. Mamba, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Eswatini to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of #Eswatini to the African Union, on the completion of his tour of duty. The Chairperson expressed his appreciation to Ambassador Mamba for his active and constructive engagement in the work of the Union, as well as for Eswatini’s continued commitment to the African Union and the continental agenda. The discussions also touched on developments on the continent, including the situation in the SADC region, as well as other matters of common interest.…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received and held wide-ranging discussions with H.E. Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of @IFC_org of the @WorldBankGroup on deepening the strategic partnership between Africa and the World Bank in advancing the continent’s development priorities. They discussed mobilising African capital, including funds managed by African pension and institutional funds, to invest more actively in African infrastructure, industries and transformative projects.…

From 14 to 18 September, the IAEA will hold the 70th Regular Session of the General Conference, where national representatives and technical experts will come together to discuss the IAEA’s ongoing work and address various issues in the field of nuclear science and technology. During the week-long conference, the Department of Technical Cooperation (TC) will host two side events highlighting the IAEA’s support to countries, including unlocking funds to expand radiation medicine services and supporting the development of the nuclear sector in Africa.…

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces with deep sorrow the untimely death of His Excellency Muzikayifani Khehla Joseph Nkosi on 29 August 2026. Ambassador Nkosi joined the Department on 18 September 2017 and served with unwavering dedication as Ambassador to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela from 11 March 2018 to 31 March 2022, and subsequently as Ambassador to the Republic of Chad from 3 August 2022 until his untimely passing.…

The ECOWAS Commission has held a formal welcome and send-off ceremony for incoming and outgone statutory appointees and Heads of ECOWAS Institutions following the completion of the outgone leadership’s four-year tenure. During the event, His Excellency, General Birame DIOP of Senegal officially assumed office as the new President of the ECOWAS Commission, succeeding H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY of The Gambia. H.E. Mr. Anthony OGUNJIMI of Nigeria also succeeded H.E. Mrs. Damtien TCHINTCHIBIDJA of Togo as Vice President.…

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the Seychelles Licensing Authority Appeals Board. Ms Joëlle Perreau has been re-appointed as Chairperson of the Board. The other Members are: Mrs Kimberly D’Offay Mrs Frederika Confait-Poussou Mrs Sashi Deenu The Appeals Board set up as per Section 18 of the Licenses Act 2010 is responsible for hearing and determining appeals against certain decisions made by the Seychelles Licensing Authority in relation to licensing matters. It provides an independent mechanism through which persons aggrieved by a decision of the Authority may seek a review of that decision.…