Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej awarded on International Women’s Day for her efforts towards women empowerment and supporting girl education

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, The Business Executive Group, a leading Pan African Media Firm honored Merck Foundation CEO (www.Merck-Foundation.com), Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej at their Global She Achievers Awards for spearheading Merck Foundation’s programs in the Healthcare and Women & Girls Empowerment; Under the leadership of Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, Merck Foundation was […]

Eritrea: Nationals in Various Countries Celebrate International Women’s Day

Download logo Nationals residing in various countries enthusiastically celebrated International Women’s Day under the theme “Equality: Our Core Principle”. In Riyadh and its surroundings, at the celebratory event, Ms. Elsa Kidane, head of the union branch, and Mr. Abdurahman Imam, chairman of the Eritrean community, delivered speeches focusing on the pivotal role of Eritrean women […]

Special Representative, Leonardo Santos Simão, Concludes his Working and Solidarity Visit to Burkina Faso

Download logo Continuing his good offices efforts, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a three-day working and solidarity visit to Burkina Faso. During his visit, the Special Representative was able to learn about the political, security […]

Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation Meets Member of Transitional Sovereign Council and Acting Prime Minister of Sudan

Download logo HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met today with HE Lieutenant General Ibrahim Jaber, member of the Transitional Sovereign Council and Acting Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Sudan, during her current visit to Sudan. The meeting discussed the humanitarian […]

African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson strongly condemns mass abduction of schoolchildren and women in Northwestern Nigeria

Download logo The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, H.E. Moussa Mahamat Faki, strongly condemns the mass abduction of schoolchildren and women on Thursday 7 March 2024, following an armed intrusion into the village of Kuriga, in northwestern Nigeria The Chairperson calls for the immediate and unconditional release of the abducted children and […]

Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation Visits Health Institutions in Port Sudan

Download logo HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater toured a number of medical and health institutions in the city of Port Sudan in the sisterly Republic of the Sudan, on the sidelines of her current visit to Sudan. HE the Minister of State […]

United Arab Emirates Welcomes Security Council Resolution Calling for Ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan

Download logo The UAE has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution which calls for a ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan, in light of the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation.  In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope that this step would lead towards ending the crisis between the Sudanese parties, preventing further […]

Eritrea: Vocational Training for Youth in Teseney

Download logo The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in Teseney sub-zone organized a three-month vocational and social science training program for 273 youths, including 166 females, in the sub-zone. Mr. Meles Gebray, head of the union branch in the sub-zone, reported that 129 youths received vocational training, while 144 participated in social […]

Cambodian military commander embodies continuous learning, writes United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) history

Download logo “I used to be a kindergarten teacher and loved it, but then I felt I was ready to play with older children,” says Colonel Maysaros Chea from Cambodia, cheeky smile on her face. She would have barely left kindergarten herself, as a little girl, when a UN peacekeeping operation on her home soil […]

Seychelles: First Meeting of the Honorary Consuls under Paris’ jurisdiction

Download logo On Wednesday 6th March 2024, Ambassador Georges Tirant chaired the first meeting of the Seychelles’ Honorary Consuls falling under the jurisdiction of the Seychelles Embassy in Paris. The meeting which was held in Barcelona, Spain, brought together eight Honorary Consuls from various countries across Europe mainly from Spain (Sevilla, Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona), Italy (Rome), […]