Download logoThe Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is following with grave concern reports about the kidnapping of 80 children by unidentified armed elements on 7 April 2023 in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The ECOWAS Commission roundly condemns this dastardly terrorist act on innocent children and calls for their immediate … [Read more...] about Statement on the Kidnapping of children Zamfara State, Nigeria
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Thabo Bester’s escape from a privately-run South African prison raises questions about corruption
Recently, South Africans were told about an extraordinary escape story – they learnt that a convicted rapist, Thabo Bester, had been at large for a year after he’d escaped from a privately-run maximum security prison. In May 2022 the Department of Correctional services reported that he had burnt to death in his cell. But a forensic report – which prison authorities only … [Read more...] about Thabo Bester’s escape from a privately-run South African prison raises questions about corruption
Ministry of Finance has Held a Consultative Meeting with Tigray Inclusive Interim Administration Cabinet Members
On April 10, 2023, H.E Semereta Sewasew, the State Minister of Finance, and six officials visited Tigray Interim Administration (TIA). On November 02, 2023 the government of Ethiopia and TPLF has reached into a peace agreement which has triggered the revitalization of basic services and pubic services in the region. Among others, the peace deal has unlocked most enabling … [Read more...] about Ministry of Finance has Held a Consultative Meeting with Tigray Inclusive Interim Administration Cabinet Members
Egypt: President Views Navigation Traffic in Suez Canal Statement
Download logoToday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority Admiral Ossama Rabiee, President's Advisor for Urban Planning Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Southern Red Sea Arsenal Company Mustafa Al-Dogishi. The Spokesman for the … [Read more...] about Egypt: President Views Navigation Traffic in Suez Canal Statement
Thousands of Newly Arrived Somali Refugees in Ethiopia Relocated to New Settlement
Download logoThe relocation of newly arrived refugees in the Somali region of Ethiopia, who fled clashes in Somalia’s Lascanood city, has begun, with 1,036 of the most vulnerable people transferred from border areas to a new settlement over the past three days. Transportation to the new site, located some 50 kilometres from the border in Mirqaan, Bokh district, is being … [Read more...] about Thousands of Newly Arrived Somali Refugees in Ethiopia Relocated to New Settlement
