Tag: africa

In line with its mandate to follow and observe the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Cape Verde, The African Union (AU) Election Observer Mission (AUEOM) conducted, on 20th March 2016, at the Hotel Santiago in Praia, Cape Verde an orientation and briefing program for its members. The short-term observers (STOs), representing institutions such as […]

On Saturday 19 March, at approximately 11:30am a fight broke out between individuals of two different internally displaced communities (IDP) in the market area within the Juba protection of civilians’ site (POC 1).   The Mission took immediate measures, including deploying additional security elements to affected areas within the POC site, and along the perimeters of […]

The United States Embassy strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attacks that took place this weekend in El-Arish and Rafah that killed at least 18 soldiers and police officers and wounded many others.  We convey our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and we wish those wounded a speedy recovery.  The United States stands […]

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has today welcomed back Comoros, Egypt and Guyana as Members of the Organization. Their admission at the opening session of the 134th IPU Assembly in Lusaka, Zambia, has increased the IPU membership to 170, marking a significant step forward in the Organization’s goal to achieve universal membership. Parliamentary elections in Egypt […]

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of US$1.7 million from Japan to the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) in Sudan, which is managed by WFP. The contribution will help WFP continue to provide a reliable and safe air service through UNHAS to humanitarian workers and facilitate travel to remote […]

Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC March 19, 2016   The United States welcomes the release by Eritrea of four Djiboutian prisoners, taken captive after the 2008 conflict over the shared border between the two countries. We remain concerned for the remaining prisoners of war who have not […]

21, 25 and 28 March 2016 are public holidays in South Africa. Please take extra care to keep your travel documents safe as there are additional charges for creating emergency travel documents out of hours and on holidays. See our Fee Structure, Help for British nationals and Travel advice. British Nationals requiring consular assistance are advised to contact +27 […]

Following a discussion with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Serraj, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said: The Government of National Accord (GNA) is the only legitimate government in Libya, endorsed unanimously by the UN Security Council. The GNA needs to start work in Tripoli as soon as the security situation allows. It must take control of security […]

Following the airline disaster of FlyDubai Flight FZ981 which has claimed over 60 souls, including a Seychellois national, President James Michel has expressed his condolences on behalf of the people of Seychelles to his Russian counterpart President Vladimir Putin. In his message, President Michel remarked that it was with profound sadness and a sense of […]

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC March 18, 2016   I am deeply concerned by the deterioration in the human rights situation in Egypt in recent weeks and months, including the reported decision this week by the Egyptian government to reopen an investigation of Egyptian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) documenting human rights abuses […]