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President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, yesterday visited the Information Office operating under the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) as part of his ongoing outreach to public institutions and stakeholders on the island. During discussions with staff members, several concerns affecting the tourism sector and the overall visitor experience on the island were raised, particularly in relation to visitors’ safety upon arrival on La Digue.…

On May 21, commencing at around 10:45 a.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Dr. KUNIMITSU Ayano, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. João Jorge Matlombe, Minister of Transport and Logistics of Mozambique. At the outset, State Minister KUNIMITSU expressed her condolences to those who lost their lives due to the heavy rains and floods in southern Mozambique in January, and offered her deepest sympathies to the bereaved families.…

Following the official declaration of the 17th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on May 16, 2026, response efforts have intensified in Ituri province. MONUSCO has rapidly deployed its air assets to support the Congolese government and United Nations agencies involved in combating the disease. Air bridge delivers critical emergency supplies On May 17, approximately 5 tons of emergency medical supplies arrived in Bunia from Nairobi, Kenya…

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has extended warmest congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of Cameroon on the occasion marking the anniversary of the National Day of that country. According to a Foreign Ministry release, in his message to His Excellency Mr. Paul Biya, President of the Republic of Cameroon, President Boakai, on behalf of the government and people of Liberia and in his own name…

On Thursday, 21 May 2026, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Artem Kozhin, accompanied by a delegation from the Russian Federation, met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy. The meeting follows discussions and agreements reached during the State Visit to the Russian Federation in April this year. During the meeting, both parties explored avenues for enhanced cooperation…

As countries in the region respond to ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, Zambia continues to take proactive steps to strengthen its preparedness and response capacity through targeted investments in surveillance, digital tools, and pandemic planning. With support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners…

Senegal has once again emerged as the overall champion of the 14th edition of the ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC 14), concluding a thrilling three-day competition at the Serrekunda East Mini Football Stadium in The Gambia. In a fiercely contested final, the Senegalese team, fondly known as the Lions defeated Nigeria 3–2 to retain their title as West African champions. The victory secured Senegal the championship trophy, gold medals, and a grand prize of $10,000. Nigeria finished in second place with $6…

Progressing through his official engagements on La Digue, President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, made his fifth stop on the island with visits to the District Administration Office and the island’s library. At the District Administration Office, discussions focused on matters relating to community services and the daily needs of residents as the President continued his engagements with public institutions and stakeholders. Continuing his programme…

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Chargé d'Affaires at the Tunisian embassy in Cairo Doha Al-Showeikh, and Director General of Bilateral Relations with Arab Countries at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Samir Mansar. The President welcomed Mr.…

The AfCFTA Secretariat and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) ( www.Afreximbank.com ) welcome the announcement by the Government of the Republic of Togo, under the leadership of H.E. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council of the Republic of Togo, regarding measures to facilitate visa-free entry for all nationals of African States holding valid passports, as announced by the Minister of Security on 18 May 2026. The announcement was made in Lomé on the sidelines of Biashara Afrika 2026…