Africa

Download logoArmed groups – both local and foreign – must lay down their arms in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and efforts must be redoubled to advance a lasting, sustainable peace in the region, the UN chief said on Friday during his first visit to the African nation as Secretary-General. “Everyone must put an end to hate speech, work … [Read more...] about In Burundi, Guterres outlines challenges facing the region

Download logoPhilippine Consul General to Jeddah Gary Auxilian and his wife Dr. Maria Vita Auxilian, together with VC Jeremiah Attento and other staff of Jeddah PCG and MWO-OWWA led by Labatt Roel Martin and ALA Solaiman Mutia, send off Filipino evacuees from Sudan composed of one female and 16 males. They left Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport at 4:50 AM … [Read more...] about Philippines Consulate General in Jeddah Sends Off 17 Filipino Evacuees from Port Sudan

Download logoThe Egyptian authorities have since late April 2023 arrested at least 12 family members and perceived supporters of Ahmed Tantawy, a former parliament member who said in March that he would run for president in the 2024 elections, Human Rights Watch said today. The arrests appear to be solely based on the individuals’ relationship with Tantawy, … [Read more...] about Egypt: Mass Arrests Target Family, Supporters of Ex-Member of Parliament

Download logoIn implementation of the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, a Qatari aircraft carrying 40 tons of food aid provided by Qatar Charity arrived at Port Sudan Airport in the sisterly Republic of the Sudan. The Aircraft is the first of an air bridge drafted by the State of Qatar to assist those affected by the fighting in Sudan. The Qatari air … [Read more...] about Upon His Highness the Amir’s Directives .. “Assistance Air Bridge from Qatar to Sudan”

Download logoThe Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, Mr. Thabo Mofosi has urged farmers to plant more wheat for winter ploughing as this year the ministry is going to change farming methods. The Minister said this when addressing the media at the press conference held at the Ministry’s premises in Maseru on Friday. Mr. Mofosi said they will produce more … [Read more...] about Lesotho: Minister Urges Basotho to Plough Wheat