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United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Press Statement on the situation in Guinea-Bissau October 16, 2019

Download logoThe Special Representative of the Secretary General in Guinea-Bissau and Head of UNIOGBIS, Rosine Sori-Coulibaly, briefed the members of the Security Council on 10 October 2019 on the political situation and the current electoral process in Guinea-Bissau. The members of the Security Council expressed their intention to monitor the developments i […]

Inauguration of the new living space at the French Residence with Roche Bobois October 16, 2019

Download logoOn the 15th of October 2019, French Ambassador to Namibia hosted a Cocktail to inaugurate the new living space at the French Residence. Entirely redecorated by the French leader in luxury furniture Roche Bobois, H.E. Claire Bodonyi had the pleasure to welcome Sandrine Fanchette, Director and co-owner of Roche Bobois in South Africa and Mauritius […]

Elections in Tunisia October 16, 2019

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H.E. Sauli Niinisto, President of the Republic of Finland made official visit to Ethiopia October 16, 2019

Download logoPremier holds talks with Finnish President Prime Minister Dr #AbiyAhmed held talks with President Sauli Niinistö of #Finland and his delegation earlier today. The President expressed his congratulatory message to the Ethiopian Prime Minister for his Nobel Peace Prize win. Stating that the Nobel Prize is 10% recognition and 90% assignment to work […]

Hackathon Workshop on “Election” Challenge in Ethiopia October 16, 2019

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“Local Governments at the Forefront in the Fight against Climate Change in Africa” October 16, 2019

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The Ambassador of Kazakhstan presented letters of credence to the President of South Africa October 16, 2019

Download logoKanat Tumysh, new Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Republic of South Africa, presented his letters of credence to Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa during a solemn ceremony held in the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse. During the course of this event, Ambassador Tumysh conveyed to the Head of State sincere greetings and warm wishe […]

On World Food Day, Government and United Nations highlight healthy diets in South Sudan October 16, 2019

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F1 champion Lewis Hamilton says he feels like 'giving up on everything' October 16, 2019

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Arrests follow after football's night of shame October 16, 2019

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Real Madrid to launch women's team September 15, 2019

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Taylor Swift shines solo in Tiny Desk Concert October 16, 2019

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Nicki Minaj and Adele have been collaborating on a song October 16, 2019

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Gina Rodriguez apologizes for singing racial slur October 16, 2019

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Arsenio Hall talks changing standup climate in first Netflix special October 15, 2019

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Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads not guilty to new charges in sex abuse case October 15, 2019

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'Bombshell' trailer shows women of Fox News preparing for a fight October 15, 2019

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Egypt archaeologists find 20 ancient coffins near Luxor October 16, 2019

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Eating insects: Testing out the delicacy in DR Congo October 16, 2019

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'Tortured' and shackled pupils freed from Nigerian Islamic school October 15, 2019

Police find 67 pupils with chains on their ankles at an Islamic boarding school in the north.

Deadly parasite 'jumped' from gorilla to humans October 15, 2019

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Nobel Peace Prize: Has Abiy brought peace to East Africa? October 11, 2019

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Brexit: PM meets cabinet and DUP as Brussels talks continue October 16, 2019

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Turkey-Syria offensive: Not our problem, says Donald Trump October 16, 2019

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Brooke Morris: Body found in search for missing rugby player October 16, 2019

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