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Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) | May 04, 2025

South Sudan: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns the deliberate bombing of its hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State

The bombing of our hospital in Old Fangak has resulted in significant damage, including the complete destruction of the pharmacy, which was burned to the ground

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns the deliberate bombing of its hospital in Old Fangak, South Sudan. The attack began at around 4:30am when two helicopter gunships first dropped a bomb on the MSF pharmacy, burning it to the ground, then went on to fire on the town of Old…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation | May 03, 2025

South Africa to maintain close ties with Bulgaria as the embassy in Sofia winds down operations

South Africa deeply values the presence of the Bulgarian Embassy in Pretoria and looks forward to sustained cooperation through this channel

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announces the decision to close the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, effective 30 June 2025. This decision, informed by prudent fiscal considerations and the need to prioritise national resource allocation, forms part of a broader strategic realignment of South Africa’s diplomatic…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Cameroon | May 03, 2025

United States (U.S.) Ambassador Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Partnership in the Southwest Region

The proposed significant expansion of the Port of Limbe has the potential to make it the deepest seaport in West and Central Africa, capable of accommodating mega vessels and expanding trade opportunities

From April 24–27, Ambassador Christopher J. Lamora completed his third visit to the Southwest Region, reaffirming the U.S. Embassy’s enduring commitment to peace, prosperity, and partnership with Cameroon. The visit also highlighted the lasting friendship between the American and Cameroonian people, particularly via his visits with the Paramount Chiefs of…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana | May 02, 2025

Ghana’s chip-embeded passport rollout begins

Ghana is meeting the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) requirements with the new security-enhanced chip-embedded passports

Monday 28th April, 2025 marked a historic day in Ghana’s passport administration as Ghana officially begun the mass roll-out of the Chip-Embedded Passport and a full suite of progressive reforms designed to modernize passport acquisition, enhance security, and provide citizens with a better passport acquisition experience. The event, attended by the…

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Source: African Energy Chamber | May 02, 2025

Turkey Strengthens Global Energy Influence with Strategic African Partnerships

Turkey is deepening its energy ties across Africa, launching new projects in Libya, Somalia and Senegal as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its role in the continent’s evolving energy landscape

Turkey is making bold strides in expanding its energy footprint, with a series of strategic moves aimed at securing long-term energy resources and boosting its global influence. The Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), the country’s state-owned energy giant, is set to launch oil and gas exploration projects in Libya, aligning with…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | May 01, 2025

United Kingdom (UK) - Nigeria partnership to detect, disrupt and deter fraud

An agreement between the UK and Nigeria will help to better protect UK citizens from fraud as law enforcement collaboration is stepped up

The public will be better protected from fraud as law enforcement collaboration between the UK and Nigeria is stepped up under a new joint fraud action plan agreed between the 2 countries today. The partnership will provide increased protection for victims by focusing on earlier detection of threats, faster law…

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Zambia | May 01, 2025

Ambassador Han Jing Visits Chilenje House in Memory of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda

Chilenje House 394 is a museum house in which Dr. Kenneth Kaunda lived from January 1960 to December 1962 and directed the fight for independence of Zambia

On April 29, 2025, Ambassador Han Jing led the Embassy team to visit the Chilenje House 394, the former residence of Zambia’s founding President, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, joined by representatives from the Zambia National Heritage Conservation Committee. Embassy staff were impressed by the visit and saw it as a meaningful…

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia | May 01, 2025

Ambassador Yin Chengwu Met with Liberian Director General of National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority Saygb

The two sides exchanged views on strengthening practical cooperation in the field of fisheries between China and Liberia

On April 29, Ambassador Yin Chengwu met with Hon. Cyrus Saygb, the Director General of Liberian National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening practical cooperation in the field of fisheries between China and Liberia.

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia | May 01, 2025

Ambassador Yin Chengwu Met with Liberian Minister of Commerce and Industry Dagoseh

The two sides exchanged views on implementing the outcomes of the meeting between the two heads of state and the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)

On April 29, Ambassador Yin Chengwu met with Hon. Magdalene E. Dagoseh, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Liberia. The two sides exchanged views on implementing the outcomes of the meeting between the two heads of state and the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), and further…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | May 01, 2025

Iranian Algerian Foreign Ministers talk diplomacy

Araghchi briefed his Algerian counterpart on the latest developments related to the ongoing indirect talks between Iran and the United States

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, held a telephone conversation with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, this Tuesday afternoon, discussinh bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments. Referring to the intensification of crimes committed by the Zionist regime in the occupied Palestinian territories—particularly in Gaza and the West…

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