Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia |

The African Union (AU) Presents US$200,000 for Flood Victims

The event also provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss broader issues of collaboration and mutual support, further strengthening the bond between Liberia and the African Union

The African Union (AU) delegation to Liberia, led by Her Excellency Ana Nembe, has made a significant contribution towards addressing the plight of flood victims in Liberia. Following a successful tour of returnee camps in Montserrado and Grand Cape Mount counties, Madam Nembe presented a check for US$200,000 to the…

Source: VFS Global |

VFS Global expands United Kingdom (UK) visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa in second phase of rollouts

In 2023, VFS Global was awarded the new contract to provide UK visa services in 142 countries worldwide

VFS Global (www.VFSGlobal.com) is proud to announce that residents of Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications through VFS Global’s new state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres (VAC). From 19 November…

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Source: APO Group |

European Union (EU)-Africa Chamber of Commerce and APO Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen European Union (EU)-Africa Business Relations

This partnership will foster enhanced economic ties, business opportunities, and knowledge-sharing across Europe and Africa

The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org), a prominent organisation dedicated to advancing economic relations between Europe and Africa, and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to boost EUACC’s mission of promoting…

Source: State House Sierra Leone |

Sierra Leone’s President Bio Welcomes Liberia’s President Boakai, Commits to Deepen Regional Cooperation

President Bio praised President Boakai’s emphasis on agriculture as a means to achieve food security, generate employment, and reduce poverty

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio extended a warm welcome to His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., President of Liberia, during his working visit to Sierra Leone, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and regional collaboration. Describing President Boakai Sr. as a “big brother,” President Bio congratulated him on his recent…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Uganda |

United States (U.S.) Mission Uganda Announces a 19.8% Increase in Ugandan Students Studying in the United States, Reaching an All-Time High of 1,303 Students

Uganda is now among the emerging top senders of international students to the United States from Sub-Saharan

s we celebrate 75 years of the Open Doors® 2024 Report on International Educational Exchange, we are pleased to announce that this year marks a record high of Ugandans studying in the United States, with a 19.8% increase from 1,088 in the academic year of 2022/2023 to 1,303 students during the…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand |

Opening Ceremony of African Café Week

At the opening day of the event, there was coffee brewing demonstration along with a selection of pastries from the Embassies of Egypt, Nigeria and Morocco

On 13 November 2024, Mrs. Tongrudee Makboon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Abderrahim Rahhaly, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Thailand, along with Mrs. Hala Youssef Ahmed Ragab, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Thailand, jointly opened the African Café Week…

Source: State House Seychelles |

President Ramkalawan on Official Visit to Ghana and join in the 100th Anniversary celebrations of King Prempeh I’s Return from exile in Seychelles

President Ramkalawan’s visit, scheduled from November 23 to 25, 2024, highlights the longstanding ties between Seychelles and Ghana

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, is set to undertake an official visit to the Republic of Ghana at the invitation of His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana. The visit will coincide with Ghana's commemoration of the 100th anniversary of King Prempeh I’s…

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines |

Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials as Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Angola

This pivotal moment represents a renewed commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and exploring collaborative efforts that benefit both nations

Philippine Ambassador Paul Raymund P. Cortes, non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Angola, formally presented his credentials to the President of Angola, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, at the Presidential Palace, Luanda, Angola, on 14 November 2024. Upon arrival in Luanda on 11 November 2024,…

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines |

Philippines, Angola Beef Up Economic Ties through PH-Angola Chamber of Commerce

Both sides reviewed actionable steps for collaboration, with particular focus on tourism development in Angola’s Namibe province and agricultural knowledge-sharing programs

Non-resident Ambassador-designate of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Angola Paul Raymund P. Cortes met with representatives of the PH-Angola Chamber of Commerce for a follow-up discussion to advance bilateral economic initiatives between the two nations. This meeting, which was also attended by Consul General, a.h. Etienne…

Source: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria |

Nigeria Ranks 7th Globally for International Students in the United States

More than 20,000 Nigerian Students Enrolled in 2023/2024, Up 13.5 Percent from Previous Year

Nigerian student enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities rose to 20,029 students in 2023/2024, marking a 13.5 percent increase from the previous year, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange.  This places Nigeria as Africa’s leading source of international students and 7th globally. The report reveals…