Marion Smith
Romania recognises Africa’s essential role
/ 16 May 2025

Romania recognises Africa’s essential role

Please share some of your highlights as a diplomat and in your personal capacity since arriving in South Africa. I was impressed by the meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of presenting my credentials, and the meetings I had with the South African officials at all levels. The warm way in which I […]

President Ramaphosa receives Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate
/ 4 April 2025

President Ramaphosa receives Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate

President Ramaphosa received Heads of Mission-Designate on the 27 March 2025 at Sefako Magatho Presidential Guest House where letters of credence were accepted from 14 countries. Letters of Credence are official diplomatic documents presented to the President by Heads of Mission-designate who have been nominated by their respective governments to serve as ambassadors / High […]

The Khojaly tragedy stands as one of the most profound and tragic events of the 20th century, one that the Azerbaijani people continue to honor and remember with deep respect and sorrow.
/ 21 February 2025

The Khojaly tragedy stands as one of the most profound and tragic events of the 20th century, one that the Azerbaijani people continue to honor and remember with deep respect and sorrow.

Each year, at the end of February, the people of Azerbaijan come together to commemorate the victims of the tragic events that unfolded in Khojaly. Starting in October 1991, the town of Khojaly was surrounded by Armenian armed forces. On the night of 25-26 February 1992, following a heavy artillery bombardment, Armenian forces, assisted by […]