Download logo Responding to the ongoing unlawful use of force by the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) to suppress peaceful protests that followed municipal elections across Mozambique on 11 October, including the killing of a 16-year-old boy in Chiúre municipality, Cabo Delgado province, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern […]
Senegal President Receives Credentials of the State of Qatar's Ambassador
Download logo HE President of the Republic of Senegal Macky Sall received the credentials of HE Youssef bin Shaaban Al Sada as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Senegal. His Excellency the Ambassador conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to HE President of the Republic […]
Chad: A Year On, Victims Await Justice
Download logo Chadian authorities have failed to carry out prompt, effective, and independent criminal investigations into serious human rights violations linked to massive protests across the country on October 20, 2022, and to hold those found responsible to account, Human Rights Watch said today. Security forces fired live ammunition at protesters, killed and injured scores, and beat and […]
A United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol team receives warm welcome in remote Timsaha
Download logo Since conflict erupted in South Sudan’s northern neighbour, Sudan, like most shared border locations between the two countries, Raja county in Western Bahr El Ghazal, has been an entry point for returnees and refugees seeking protection and safety. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that some 2,000 returnees arrive in Wau from […]
Increased political space in Jonglei as United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) hands over New State Legislative Assembly Hall
Download logo The completion and handover of a new and significantly bigger assembly hall means that members of Jonglei State’s parliament no longer have to involuntarily rub shoulders with each other. The construction of the new premises, dimensioned to accommodate the larger number of politicians stipulated in the revitalized peace agreement, was funded by the […]
First women-led United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol in Malakal wins hearts and minds
Download logo As South Sudan approaches its first post-independence elections, ensuring widespread civic engagement, especially for those community members who typically do not often get equal chances to be involved in this young nation’s political landscape—women, youth, the elderly and the disabled. Women and girls, in particular, have been disproportionately affected by ongoing conflict. To […]
VFS Global expands France visa services network in Sub-Saharan Africa
Download logo France Visa Application Centres launched in four countries across West and East Africa as part of the contracts awarded by the respective Embassies of France; France visa services contract extended in two countries- Ivory Coast and Senegal; Applicants can avail of a host of Value-Added Services* at the newly opened Centres like Premium Lounge, Prime […]
Eritrea: National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) Congress of Workers’ Federations
Download logo The board of workers federations of the National Union of Eritrean Women convened its fourth congress in Asmara on 19 October. Speaking at the event, Mr. Tekie Keleta, Director General of Administration and Finance in the Central Region, called for increased effort to carry out the union’s goals and indicated that the congress […]
Experts Rethink the Enterprise in Era of Rapid Digitalisation as GITEX GLOBAL 2023 Comes to a Successful Close
A report by Khazna Data Centres found that 89% of business leaders believe digitalisation will be critical to business success. Experts at a cybersecurity panel highlighted the need for cyber diplomacy based on bilateral agreements to share threat intelligence. Day 5 of GITEX GLOBAL 2023 saw experts come together to re-evaluate how organisations can thrive […]
Saudi Arabia’s transformation continues thanks to FIFA Football for Schools Programme
Download logo Football for Schools was launched in Saudi Arabia between 16 and 18 October 2023; Women’s football is growing rapidly in the country; The initiative will help to introduce girls to football from an early age. A few short years ago, it would have been hard to envisage a Saudi Arabia where girls and boys […]