Media Statement 03 February 2020 Minister Pandor to host her Netherlands counterpart for a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Monday, 03 February 2020 host the ...

Joint Communiqué of the Inaugural Meeting of the South Africa – The Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation, 3 February 2020 1. South Africa and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of a Joint Commission for Co ...

Media Invite 03 February 2020 Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the launch of the Mapungubwe Institute’s Publication: Africa and the World: Navigating Shifting Geopolitics The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr ...

Media Statement 03 February 2020 President Ramaphosa to host Chancellor Merkel on Official Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the Head of Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel, on an Official Visit on Thur ...

Media Statement 01 February 2020 Statement by the Minister of Health Statement on the Coronavirus The South African government wishes to assure all citizens that we are continuously monitoring all developments regarding the corona virus outbreak, ...

Media Invite 31 January 2020 Minister Pandor to host her Netherlands counterpart for a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor will on Monday, 03 February 2020 host the Fore ...

Joint Communiqué of the 10th Session of the Joint Ministerial Commission between the Republic of India and the Republic of South Africa, New Delhi, 17 January 2020 Preamble: 1. His Excellency, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the Honourable Minister of ...

Media Statement 20 January 2020 Deadline for Ubuntu Awards 2020 nominations The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is scheduled to host the 2020 edition of the annual Ubuntu Awards in Cape Town on Saturday, 15 February ...

Media Invite 21 January 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on Thursday, 23 January 2020, embark ...

Media Advisory 22 January 2020 Postponement of the Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo by Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation has taken the decision to postpone ...

Media Invite 22 January 2020 Deputy Minster Botes embarks on a Back-to-School campaign The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is embarking on a “back to school” campaign aimed at encouraging learners to fo ...

Media Invite 26 January 2020 President Ramaphosa to address the South African Heads of Missions Conference in Pretoria Members of the media are invited to the opening session of the "South African Heads of Missions accredited to African countries ...

Media Statement 29 January 2020 South Africa’s Statement on the United States Proposed Middle East Peace Plan The Government of the Republic of South Africa notes the announcement of a peace plan by the United States aimed at resolving the longst ...

Media Statement 30 January 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on Monday, 03 February 2020, embar ...

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 31 January 2020 Statement on the Special Cabinet Meeting held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, Pretoria on Friday, 31 January 2020. 1. Cabinet decision 1.1 Alongside the three-day Cabinet Lekgotla h ...

Media Invite 31 January 2020 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini scheduled for a Back-to-School outreach in Limpopo The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on Monday, 03 February 2020, embark o ...

Media Statement 31 January 2020 South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit on a Working Visit to South Africa The President of the Republic of South Sudan, His Excellency, Gen Salva Kiir Mayardit is currently on a Working Visit to South Africa. ...

Media Statement 16 January 2020 President Ramaphosa will not attend Davos and London events The Presidency can confirm that President Cyril Ramaphosa will not attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from 21 to 24 Jan ...

Media Statement 13 January 2020 Minister Pandor to attend the Fifth Raisina Dialogue Conference and co-chair South Africa – India JMC in India, 14-17 January 2020 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will par ...

Media Statement 13 January 2020 President Cyril Ramaphosa extends condolences to the Sultanate of Oman President Cyril Ramaphosa extends condolences to the Sultanate of Oman, following the death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. P ...

Joint Communiqué on the occasion of an Official Visit of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia to South Africa 1. At the invitation of President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E. Dr. A ...

Media Statement 12 January 2020 DIRCO to host Africa Heads of Missions Conference The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Africa Heads of Missions Conference on 28 January 2020 in Pretoria. The purpose o ...

Media Statement 10 January 2020 President calls for peaceful resolution of US-Iran tension President Cyril Ramaphosa has held discussions with President Hassan Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran to express South Africa’s interest in a peacef ...

Media Statement 09 January 2020 President Ramaphosa to host Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on an Official Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 12 January 2020, host the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His ...

Media Statement 09 January 2020 President Ramaphosa to host Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on an Official Visit President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 12 January 2020, host the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His ...

Media Statement 8 January 2020 South Africa conveys its sincere condolences to the Government and People of Ukraine following the tragic aircraft crash near Tehran The South African Government and the People of South Africa express great sadness ...

Media Statement 3 January 2020 South Africa calls for calm in Iraq The South African Government is alarmed by the escalating tension in Iraq, which has far reaching ramifications not only for the Middle East region, but also for international pea ...

Media Invite   12 December 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to host Bilateral Consultations with his Italian counterpart   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will co- chair the inau ...

Media Statement   11 December 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to host bilateral consultations with his Italian counterpart   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will co-chair the in ...

Media Statement   10 December 2019   Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to the Ninth ACP Summit in Kenya   The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has co ...

Media Statement   07 December 2019   Deputy Minister Botes leads South African delegation at the Ninth ACP Summit   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is leading a South African ...

Media Invite   05 December 2019   Deputy Minister Mashigo-Dlamini to speak at the launch of the UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty   The Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Coopera ...

Joint Communiqué between the Government of Ghana and the Government of South Africa, on the occasion of a Working Visit to Ghana, at the invitation of the Government of Ghana, of His Excellency Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South ...

Media Statement   03 December 2019   President pays Working Visits to Guinea Conakry, Ghana and Togo   President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Tuesday, 03 December 2019, depart from Cape Town to undertake working visits to t ...

Media Advisory   30 November 2019   Minister Pandor to deliver the eulogy at the Memorial Service of the Saharawi Ambassador to South Africa   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will ...

 Media Statement   29 November 2019   Postponement of the Annual Diplomatic Fun Fair   Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has taken the decision to postpone i ...

Media Statement   29 November 2019   Minister Pandor sends message of condolences following the passing of the Saharawi Ambassador to South Africa   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor ...

Media Statement   29 November 2019   United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People   This year marks 42 years since the United Nations (UN) General Assembly established the International Day of ...

Media Invite   26 November 2019   DIRCO to brief visiting African journalists on SA’s approach to its role as Chair of the AU   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will on Wednesday, 27 Novemb ...

Media Statement   24 November 2019   South Africa’s Statement on current developments in the State of Palestine   The Government of South Africa reaffirms that in terms of globally accepted international law, the Israeli s ...

Media Statement   22 November 2019   Conclusion of the Diplomatic Conference on the adoption of the Mining, Agricultural and Construction Equipment (MAC) Protocol   The Government of the Republic of South Africa, in collab ...

Media Statement   19 November 2019   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini leads South Africa’s delegation to the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Japan   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candit ...

Media Advisory   15 November 2019   Minister Pandor to address media on South Africa’s Presidency of the UNSC   Members of the media are invited to a media briefing to be addressed by the Minister of International Relation ...

Media Advisory   14 November 2019   Minister Pandor to host a symposium on the best path to a prosperous Zimbabwe   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Monday, 18 November 201 ...

Media Statement   13 November 2019   Deputy President Mabuza departs to Uganda on South Sudan Special Envoy Mission   Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as Special Envoy to South Sudan, has today, 13 November 2 ...

Media Statement   12 November 2019   President Ramaphosa to attend 11th BRICS Summit in Brazil   President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South Africa delegation to the 11th BRICS Summit to be held in Brasilia, Brazil from ...

Media Statement   12 November 2019   President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil for the 11th BRICS Summit President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Tuesday, 12 November 2019, arrived in Brasilia in the Federative Republic of Brazil where he i ...

Media Statement   11 November 2019   Deputy President Mabuza welcomes progress in the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan   Deputy President David Mabuza, in his cap ...

Media Statement   09 November 2019   President Ramaphosa congratulates President Nyusi following his re-election   President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President Filipe Nyusi of the Republic of Mozambique following ...

Media Invite   08 November 2019   Minister Pandor to deliver a keynote address at the 15th Year Anniversary Gala Dinner of the Islamic Relief South Africa, today, in Johannesburg   The Minister of International Relations a ...

Media Invite   08 November 2019   South Africa in collaboration with UNIDROIT to host a Diplomatic Conference on MAC Protocol   South Africa, in collaboration with the International Institute for the Unification of Private ...

Media Statement   06 November 2019   Minister Pandor to attend the 19th IORA Council of Ministers Meeting and hand over SA’s report as Chair of IORA   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pand ...

Media Statement   6 November 2019   South Africa to host a Diplomatic Conference for the Adoption of a Protocol that will create an International Legal Framework for the Financing of Mining, Agricultural and Construction (MAC) Equipm ...

Media Statement   01 November 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to undertake a Working Visit to Dublin   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Tuesday, 05 November 2019, co-chai ...

Media Statement   05 November 2019   President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Japan following the passing of Sadako Ogata   President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, sent a ...

Media Statement   04 November 2019   President to lead Second South Africa Investment Conference   President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead government’s hosting of the second South Africa Investment Conference to be held at the ...

Media Statement   30 October 2019   South Africa and China meet to review bilateral political and economic relations   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, participate ...

Media Statement   28 October 2019   Deputy President David Mabuza arrives in the People’s Republic of China, Beijing, ahead of the Seventh South Africa-China Bi-National Commission   Deputy President David Mabuza has today ...

Media Statement   28 October 2019   South Africa-Denmark Senior Officials Consultations to take place in Pretoria   The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Kgabo Mahoai ...

Media Statement   28 October 2019   President Ramaphosa congratulates President Masisi on his election victory   President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President Mokgweetsi Masisi of the Republic of Botswana on his vi ...

Media Statement   25 October 2019   SADC Day of Solidarity with the Republic of Zimbabwe   The 39th Southern African Development Community Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government held on 17 and 18 August 2019 in D ...

Media Statement   25 October 2019   President Ramaphosa concludes Visit to First Russia-Africa Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded his working visit to the Russian Federation where he attended the inaugural Russia ...

Media Statement   24 October 2019   Statement by the South African Government on the occasion of the United Nations Day   The Government and people of South Africa join the international community today, on United Nations ...

Media Statement   23 October 2019   President Ramaphosa arrives in Russia for the Russia-Africa Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Sochi in the Russian Federation where he is leading a South African delegati ...

Media Statement   22 October 2019   President Ramaphosa departs SA for Russia for Russia-Africa Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Tuesday, 22 October 2019, departed South Africa for the Russian Federation where ...

Media Statement   21 October 2019   Bilateral Meeting between Minister Pandor and Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of China   Minister Pandor hosted Minister Wang Yi for a bilateral meeting on 18 October 2019 in eThekwin ...

Media Statement   21 October 2019   Minister Naledi Pandor leads South Africa’s delegation to the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, w ...

Media Invite   17 October 2019   Minister Pandor to host her Chinese counterpart for a bilateral meeting   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Friday, 18 October 2019, host he ...

Media Statement   13 October 2019   Minister Pandor to undertake a Working Visit to the Middle East from 15 to 16 October 2019   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Naledi Pandor, will undertake a ...

Media Advisory   11 October 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa undertakes a Working Visit to London in the United Kingdom 13 – 14 October 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a working visit to London in the Unite ...

Joint Communiqué on the occasion of the State Visit to the Republic of South Africa by His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Inaugural Session of the Elevated Bi-National Commission between South Africa and ...

01 October 2019   South Africa and the United Arab Emirates celebrates 25 years of Diplomatic Relations   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor will speak at the Gala Dinner event organised to cele ...

Media Advisory   30 September 2019   South Africa to host the Ninth Session of the Bi-National Commission with the Federal Republic of Nigeria   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, wi ...

IBSA Joint Statement on the Reform of the Multilateral System   1. We, the International Relations and Foreign Ministers of India, Brazil and South Africa have come together on 26th September 2019 in New York, guided by the principle of soverei ...

Media Advisory   19 September 2019   Minister Pandor to meet with members of the African Diaspora   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Friday, 20 September 2019, meet with me ...

Media Statement   18 September 2019   Attack on Saudi Arabian oil refineries   The South African Government has noted, with concern, the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, as has again been demonstrated by an attac ...

Media Invite   08 September 2019   DIRCO, DHET and NYDA to host Career Symposium   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation, together with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Nat ...

Media Statement   05 September 2019   Closure of South African Missions in Nigeria   The Minister of International Relation and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has expressed her disappointment at having to take the decision ...

Joint Communiqué of the 15th Session of the Joint Consultative Mechanism between South Africa and Cuba   1. South Africa and Cuba held the 15th Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) Meeting in Pretoria on 5 September 2019. The JCM provides for ann ...

Media Statement   06 September 2019   President Ramaphosa mourns passing of President Mugabe   President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the government and people of South Africa expressed his sincere condolences to the p ...

Media Alert   09 September 2019   Minister Pandor to address the media after meeting with Heads of Mission   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will address the media after her meeti ...

Media Statement   12 September 2019   Minister Pandor leads delegation to UNGA74   President Cyril Ramaphosa has delegated Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Naledi Pandor to lead South Africa’s delegat ...

Media Invite   13 September 2019   Minister Pandor to brief media on South Africa's participation in 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York from 24 – 30 September 2019   Members of the media are in ...

Media Statement   15 September 2019   Presidential Special Envoys to deliver messages to several countries   A team of Special Envoys appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa have begun their assignment yesterday, 14 Septemb ...

Media Statement 04 September 2019 Attendance of high-level delegates at WEF Africa The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has noted with concern media reports alleging that several Heads of State and Government have decid ...

Media Statement   29 August 2019   President Ramaphosa departs TICAD VII after successful Working Visit to Japan   President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 29 August 2019, successfully concluded a working visit to Japan where ...

Media Statement   27 August 2019   President Ramaphosa arrives in Japan for TICAD VII   President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the State of Japan today, Tuesday 27 August 2019, to participate in the Seventh Tokyo Interna ...

Media Statement   25 August 2019   President Ramaphosa arrives in France for G7 Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Biarritz, France, today, Sunday, 25 August 2019, to participate in a G7 Summit that is focus ...

Media Statement   23 August 2019   President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visits to France, Japan   President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake working visits to France and Japan from 24 to 30 August 2019 to participate in a ...

Media Alert   21 August 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to meet family of SA citizen detained in Oman   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will meet the family of Ms Chloe Collins, ...

Media Invite   19 August 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to host his Mexican counterpart   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Tuesday, 20 August 2019, host the Vice Ministe ...

Media Statement   14 August 2019   President Ramaphosa undertakes a State Visit and leads delegation to SADC Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake his first State Visit since being elected President in May 2019 ...

Media Statement   13 August 2019   Minister Pandor arrives in Tanzania to lead SA’s delegation at the meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, ha ...

Please note the date for the media briefing by Minister Pandor re SADC events and President State Visit to Tanzania has changed to Sunday, 11 August 2019 at 10h00 at DIRCO. Please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience this may cause.   ...

Media Invite   8 August 2019   Minister Pandor to brief Media on upcoming SADC events and President’s State Visit to Tanzania   Members of the Media are invited to a media briefing, which will be led by the Minister of Int ...

Media Invite   08 August 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to address the International Youth Day Symposium   Deputy Minister Alvin Botes will on Monday, 12 August 2019, address the International Youth Symposium at the Sol Plaa ...

Media Invite   7 August 2019   Minister Naledi Pandor to address the Graduation Ceremony for the Fifth Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum and Capacity-Building Programme   The Minister of International Relations and Coop ...

Media Advisory   05 August 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to participate in Mandela Month activities in Laingsburg   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is scheduled to visit the t ...

Media Statement   05 August 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the signing ceremony of the Peace and Reconciliation Agreement in Mozambique   The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency, Mr Cyril ...

Media Statement   06 August 2019   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to hand over humanitarian aid to South Sudan   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will visit Juba, ...

Media Statement   31 July 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to host bilateral consultations with Portugal   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will on Friday, 02 August 2019, chair t ...

Media Advisory 31 July 2019 Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to visit the Nelson Mandela Day Celebrations at Manzini Primary School The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, will on 2 August 2019 v ...

Media Invite   31 July 2019   DIRCO to host a number of activities on Friday   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Friday, 02 August 2019, address a multi-stakeholder workshop ...

Media Advisory   30 July 2019   Postponement of Deputy Minister Botes’ Mandela Day event in Laingsburg   International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Alvin Botes’ Mandela Month event, scheduled to take place in ...

Media Invite 29 July 2019 Minister Pandor to participate in Mandela Month activities at Jan Kotlolo Primary School The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, is scheduled to visit Jan Kotlolo Primary School in Pret ...

Media Statement   26 July 2019   President Ramaphosa mourns passing of President of the Republic of Tunisia   President Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa extended deep condolences to the ...

Media Advisory   25 July 2019   Deputy Minister Botes to participate in Mandela Month activities in Laingsburg   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, is scheduled to visit Laingsb ...

Media Invite   24 July 2019   DIRCO hosts workshop to review South Africa’s UN Security Council tenure   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host a two-day workshop on 25 - 26 July 2019 t ...

Media Statement   24 July 2019   Minister Pandor attends the Third Formal Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs / International Relations in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil   The Minister of International Relations and ...

Media Statement   24 July 2019   South Africa sends condolences to Japan following the passing away of the Director General of the IAEA   The Government of the Republic of South Africa extends its condolences to the Govern ...

Media Statement   24 July 2019   Demolition of Palestinian buildings in East Jerusalem   South Africa strongly condemns the demolition of Palestinian buildings comprising of residential apartments by Israeli authorities in ...

Media Statement   23 July 2019   Deputy Minister Botes concludes successful participation in the Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the NAM   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, M ...

Media Statement   20 July 2019   South Africa willing to cooperate with the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals   The Government of the Republic of South Africa has taken note of the briefing of the ...

Media Invite   10 July 2019   Minister Pandor to address Pre-Budget Vote Media Briefing   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will address a media briefing ahead of her presentation o ...

Media Statement   09 July 2019   President lauds launch Africa Free Trade Area Agreement   President Cyril Ramaphosa says the coming into effect of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) is a milestone t ...

Media Statement   09 July 2019   Deputy Minister Mashego-Dlamini to attend the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Candith Mashego-Dlamini, w ...

Media Statement   06 July 2019   President Ramaphosa departs South Africa for Niger to attend AU Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 06 July 2019, departed for the Republic of Niger to participate in the 12th Ext ...

Media Statement   5 July 2019   Deputy Ministers/Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Brasilia, 5 July 2019   1. The BRICS Deputy Ministers/Special Envoys on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) me ...

Media Statement   04 July 2019   Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing away of Ambassador Ginwala   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has expressed her sadness at ...

Media Statement   4 July 2019   President concludes Working Visit to Kingdom of Lesotho   President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended political parties in Lesotho on the signing of an agreement to establish a statutory Nationa ...

Media Invite   12 July 2019   Minister Pandor to hold a Bilateral Meeting with her Korean counterpart, Ms Kang Kyung-wha, on Monday, 15 July 2019, at 13h00 at the OR Tambo International Airport   Pretoria – The Minister of ...

Media Statement   15 July 2019   Minister Pandor holds fruitful discussions with her Republic of Korea counterpart, Dr Kang Kyung-wha   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, had fruitfu ...

Media Statement   17 July 2019   Deputy Minister Botes leads South Africa’s delegation to the Ministerial Meeting of the NAM in Venezuela   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, wi ...

Media Statement   17 July 2019   Minister Pandor to attend the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Lusaka, Zambia, on 19 July 2019   The Minister of International Relati ...

Media Statement 03 July 2019 President undertakes Working Visit to Kingdom of Lesotho President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho on Thursday 04 July 2019 during which the President and the Right Honourable ...

Media Statement   03 July 2019   Air strikes on detention centre in Tripoli   South Africa has learnt with deep regret about the tragic loss of life following an airstrike on a migrant centre in Tripoli, Libya, that killed ...

Media Statement   2 July 2019   Minister Pandor to attend the 35th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will attend the ...

Joint Media Statement: BRICS Informal Leaders’ Meeting on the margins of the G20 Summit, Osaka, 28 June 2019   1. We, the Heads of State and Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the Peo ...

Media Statement   27 June 2019   President Ramaphosa arrives in Japan for G20 Summit   President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Osaka, Japan for the annual G20 Leaders' Summit taking place from 28 to 29 June 2019.   ...

Media Statement   26 June 2019   President Ramaphosa to lead South African delegation to G20 Summit in Japan   President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a working visit to Japan from 28 to 29 June 2019 during which the Pres ...

Media Statement   25 June 2019   Minister Pandor concludes Working Visit to the People’s Republic of China   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has concluded her Working Visit to the ...

Media Statement   24 June 2019   Advocate Pansy Tlakula elected to serve on a UN Human Rights body   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has congratulated Advocate Pansy Tlakula on he ...

Media Statement   22 June 2019   Minister Pandor to attend the FOCAC Coordinators’ Meeting in China   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will lead a South African delegation of senio ...

Media Invite   20 June 2019   Minister Pandor to host a Breakfast Meeting with Members of the Diplomatic Corps   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Dr. Naledi Pandor, will host a Breakfast Mee ...

Media Invite   16 June 2019   Minister Pandor to deliver the keynote address at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the ID4Africa Movement - 18 June 2019 at Emperors Palace in Boksburg   The Minister of International Relations and ...

Media Statement   14 June 2019   President Ramaphosa announces reconfigured Departments   On the 29th May 2019, President Ramaphosa announced the appointment of a reconfigured national executive following the recently held ...

Media Invite   14 June 2019   IORA Committee of Senior Officials to meet in Durban   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the Ninth Bi-annual Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Associati ...

Media Statement   06 June 2019   Ongoing political and security situation in the Republic of the Sudan   The South African Government notes with great concern the ongoing political and security situation in Sudan. Clashes ...

Media Statement   31 May 2019   President Ramaphosa congratulates President Peter Mutharika on his re-election   President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated his Malawian counterpart, His Excellency Peter Mutharika, on his ...

Media Statement   30 May 2019   President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Namibia following the passing on of former Vice President Dr Iyambo   His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and p ...

Media Statement   29 May 2019   President Ramaphosa sends best wishes to the Proteas   President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed best wishes to the South African Cricket team, the Proteas, ahead of their 2019 World Cup openi ...

Statement on the Appointment of Members of the National Executive, 29 May 2019   Fellow South Africans,   In the election of the 8th of May, South Africans provided this administration with a clear mandate to accelerate inclusive eco ...

Media Statement   Presidential Inauguration Logistics   Members of the public are advised on the following arrangements for transportation and access to the stadium on the day of the inauguration. The inauguration will be held under ...

Media Statement   23 May 2019   Minister Sisulu challenges UN Country Team to support South Africa’s national priorities   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, has received a Letter of A ...

Media Statement   22 May 2019   Update on South Africans injured in the roadside bomb blast in Egypt   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) would like to confirm that the four South Africans wh ...

Media Statement   21 May 2019   Deputy Minister Landers to lead the South African delegation to the 109th Session of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Council of Ministers Session in Brussels, 21-23 May 2019   The De ...

Media Statement   19 May 2019   The South African Government statement on the bus explosion in Egypt   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon Lindiwe Sisulu, has been informed by the South African Amb ...

Media Alert   16 May 2019   Street closures in the vicinity of Soutpansberg, Loftus and Hatfield due to the Presidential Inauguration on 25 May 2019   The democratically elected President of South Africa will be inaugurate ...

Media Advisory   15 May 2019   DIRCO and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to host workshop in Pretoria   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in partnership with the International Seab ...

Press Release   14 May 2019   DIRCO Deputy Minister calls on young people to prioritise education as she gets her PHD degree   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Reginah Mhaule, has encourag ...

Media Advisory   14 May 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the Goldman Sachs Conference for Investors   President Cyril Ramaphosa will, tomorrow, 15 May 2019, attend and participate in an investor conference in Joh ...

Media Advisory   14 May 2019   President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence   President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 15 May 2019, receive Letters of Credence from Ambassadors and High Commissioners-designate who ha ...

Media Statement   6 May 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences to the Russian Federation following a jet liner crash   President Cyril Ramaphosa, has, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, ext ...

Press Release   5 May 2019   Minister Sisulu is humbled by donations to re-build communities following Cyclone Idai and KwaZulu-Natal floods   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, has ...

Media Statement   19 May 2019   Update on the bus explosion in Egypt involving South Africans   This evening the South African Ambassador to Egypt, Ambassador Vusi Mavimbela, has informed the Minister of International Rela ...

Media Invite   3 May 2019   Minister Sisulu to meet with the South African Hellenic, Italian and Portuguese communities   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, will today meet with the ...

Media Statement   30 April 2019   Deputy Minister Landers assures SADC Observers that South Africa is fully committed to peace, security and development of the African continent   The Deputy Minister of International Relat ...

Media Advisory   29 April 2019   Minister Sisulu to brief media on current affairs   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, will brief media at the scheduled monthly media engagement, the ...

Media Statement   28 April 2019   President Ramaphosa sends his well wishes former President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr Kenneth Kaunda on his 95th Birthday   The President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Cyril Ram ...

Media Statement   28 April 2019   Media Statement on video and media statement issued by Gift of the Givers on South African journalist abducted in 2017   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) h ...

Media Invite   24 April 2019   Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule to host a Youth Outreach Programme   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Reginah Mhaule, will on Friday, 26 April 2019 host a You ...

Media Statement   23 April 2019   South Africa calls for a united UN Security Council in dealing with violence against women   South Africa has called on members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to work in con ...

Final Communiqué of the AU Troika Committee and the AU High-Level Committee on Libya, in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt, 23 April 2019   1. At the invitation of President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the current Chair of the African Union H ...

Media Statement   22 April 2019   President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Arab Republic of Egypt   President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, 22 April 2019 departed South Africa to undertake a Working Visit to the Arab R ...

Media Statement   21 April 2019   President Ramaphosa sends condolences to the people and Government of Sri Lanka following terrorist attack     On behalf of the South African people and Government, the President o ...

Media Invite   16 April 2019   Minister Sisulu to brief media on the Ministerial Review Panel final report   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, will tomorrow, 17 April 2019, receive a ...

Media Statement   13 April 2019   Presidential Inauguration 2019   The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa has announced that the inauguration of the President-Elect will take place on Saturday, 25 May 2019 in the C ...

Media Statement   10 April 2019   The Malawi Government thanks the people of South Africa for relief donations   The South African Government has handed over relief donations from South African companies, religious organis ...

Media Invite   9 April 2019   Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to deliver the Keynote Address at the 2019 Dr Phyllis Naidoo Memorial Lecture   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, will on Friday, ...

Media Statement   1 April 2019   President Ramaphosa condemns violence against foreign nationals   President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned violence against foreign nationals in South Africa and called on law enforcement ag ...

Media Invite   04 April 2019   Deputy Minister Landers to deliver public lecture on SA’s UN Security Council tenure   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Luwellyn Landers, will on Friday, 05 ...

Media Advisory   04 April 2019   Minister Sisulu and Minister Cele to hold a follow-up meeting with Heads of the Diplomatic Missions   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, and Minister o ...

Media Advisory   28 April 2019   Minister Sisulu to brief media on current affairs   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation will brief media at the scheduled monthly media engagement, the briefing will cov ...

Media Statement   28 February 2019   South Africa reaffirms support for inclusive, political dialogue in Venezuela at the UN Security Council   The UN Security Council voted today, Thursday, 28 February 2019, on two diverg ...

Media Advisory   31 March 2019   Minister Lindiwe Sisulu to address South African foreign relations priorities at Wits University lecture   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, will addr ...

Media Advisory   31 March 2019   Minister Sisulu and Minister Cele to meet Heads of the Diplomatic Missions   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, and Minister of Police, Mr Bheki Cele, ...

Media Statement   02 April 2019   South Africa joins the international community in expressing concerns on the United States (US) Administration's decision to recognise Israel’s sovereignty over the Syrian Heights   South ...

Media Statement   2 April 2019   President concludes Working Visit to Equatorial Guinea   President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded a working visit today, Tuesday 02 April 2019, to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea where he held ...

Media Statement   29 March 2019   Minister Sisulu to meet with African ambassadors on violence against foreign nationals   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, has called an urgent meeti ...

Media Statement   27 March 2019   Minister Sisulu to travel to Mozambique and Zimbabwe to hand over donations to victims of Cyclone Idai   International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, will tomorrow, 28 ...

Media Statement   26 March 2019   Minister Lindiwe Sisulu extends message of condolences to Buthelezi family   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, has this morning extended her heartfel ...

Press Release   25 March 2019   Minister Sisulu says the time has come for the people of Western Sahara to exercise their right to self-determination through a referendum   The Minister of International Relations and Coope ...

Media Advisory   25 March 2019   President Ramaphosa to deliver a Welcome Address at the SADC Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara   President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 26 March 2019, deliver his welcome address ...

Media Advisory   22 March 2019   Media Arrangements for the SADC Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara   South Africa and Namibia will co-host the SADC Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara, on 25-26 March 2019 in ...

Media Statement   21 March 2019   Minister Sisulu thanks South Africans for responding to the call for humanitarian assistance   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, has expressed her si ...

Media Statement   United Nations Human Rights Council adopts Resolution to support Caster Semenya, Geneva, UNHRC, 21 March 2019   The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) today adopted a resolution tabled by South Africa to de ...

United Nations Human Rights Council adopts Resolution to support Caster Semenya titled “Elimination of Discrimination against Women and Girls in Sport” Today, 21 March 2019 the United Nations Human Rights Council meeting in its 40th Session in Geneva ado ...

Media Advisory   20 March 2019   Information on media accreditation for the SADC Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara   Applications for media accreditation for the SADC Solidarity Conference with Western Sahara, sche ...

Media Advisory   19 March 2019   Minister Sisulu to address Western Cape students on international relations and solidarity   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon Lindiwe Sisulu, will tomorrow, 20 M ...

Media Advisory   19 March 2019   Postponement of the Monthly Media Briefing scheduled for today   Due to urgent events The Ministry regrets that the Media Briefing scheduled for 10h00 has to be postponed to a later time, w ...

Media Statement   18 March 2019   President Ramaphosa sends a message of condolences to the Republic of Indonesia following flash floods   On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa, His Excelle ...

Media Statement   18 March 2019   Media Statement on the Working Group on African and Global Issues (WGAGI)   The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Mr Kgabo Mahoai, co-c ...

Media Advisory   18 March 2019   Dr Motsepe to address Africa–Asia Partnerships in Healthcare Conference   Dr Tshepo Motsepe, Spouse of President Cyril Ramaphosa, will address the Africa-Asia Partnerships in Health and Hea ...

Media Advisory   18 March 2019   Minister Sisulu to host the DIRCO Monthly Media Briefing   PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE FROM PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN.   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, ...

Media Statement   17 March 2019   Minister Sisulu calls on South Africans to make donations for flood relief in neighbouring countries affected by Tropical Cyclone Idai   The Minister of International Relations and Coopera ...

Media Advisory   15 March 2019   Minister Sisulu to host the DIRCO Monthly Media Briefing   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, will on Tuesday, 19 March 2019, brief members of the medi ...

Media Statement   15 March 2019   South Africa sends a message of condolences to New Zealand following the Christchurch Mosque massacre   On behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphos ...

Media Statement   15 March 2019   South Africa and Vietnam conclude fruitful Bilateral Talks   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Reginah Mhaule, hosted her Vietnamese counterpart, Deputy Mi ...

Media Statement   14 March 2019   Minister Sisulu to attend a meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers in Namibia   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, MP, will travel to Windhoek, Nami ...

Media Invite   13 March 2019   Deputy Minister Mhaule hosts her Vietnamese counterpart for Bilateral Talks   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Reginah Mhaule, will host her Vietnamese count ...

Media Statement   12 March 2019   South Africa hands over humanitarian package to Zimbabwe   Following the successful two-day Bi-National Commission between Zimbabwe and South Africa, held in Harare, the Ministers of Inter ...

Joint Communiqué on the Third Session of the Bi-National Commission between Zimbabwe and South Africa, 7 - 12 March 2019, Harare, Zimbabwe   1. At the invitation of His Excellency, Cde Emmerson Dambudzo MNANGAGWA, President of the Republic of Z ...

Statement by Ambassador Jerry Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, during the Security Council Briefing on cooperation between the UN and Regional or Sub-Regional Organisations, 12 March 2019   Mr President, ...

Media Statement   12 March 2019   Minister Sisulu welcomes the progress made in returning the ashes of Ms Bhengu   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, has welcomed progress made in retu ...

Media Statement   11 March 2019   South Africa observes Commonwealth Day   Today, 11 March 2019, Commonwealth countries, as a symbol of their solidarity, are observing Commonwealth Day under the theme: “A Connected Commonw ...

Statement by the Leader of Government Business and MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Sihle Zikalala, on the repatriation of the mortal remains of Ms Buhle Bhengu and visit to the Bhengu family Umlazi H Section, 11 March 2019 ...

Media Statement    10 March 2019   President Ramaphosa sends condolences to Ethiopia following plane crash   President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, expressed his great sa ...

Media Statement   9 March 2019   Update on a South African citizen who died in The Bahamas   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, has received a report from the High Commissioner of S ...

Media Statement   8 March 2019   Minister Sisulu calls on women to be at the centre of conflict resolution   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Lindiwe Sisulu, MP, has wished all women a happy Interna ...

Media Invite   07 March 2019   DIRCO to mark International Women’s Day   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will on Friday, 08 March 2019, host an event to mark International Women’s Day unde ...

Media Statement   06 March 2019   Deputy Minister Mhaule hosts her Iranian counterpart in Cape Town   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Reginah Mhaule, will host the Deputy Minister of Fore ...

Media Statement   01 March 2019   President undertakes Working Visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini   President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 03 March 2019 undertake a working visit to Mbabane, in the Kingdom of Eswatini, fo ...

Joint Communiqué following the 8th Forum for Political Dialogue between South Africa and France, held in Pretoria on 28 February 2019   The 8th South Africa – France Forum for Political Dialogue, co-chaired by the South African Minister of Inte ...

Media Invite   27 February 2019   Minister Sisulu to host her French counterpart in Pretoria   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, will co-chair the 8th Session of the South Africa-F ...

Media Statement   27 February 2019   President Ramaphosa congratulates President Buhari on his re-election   President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated his Nigerian counterpart, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, following ...

Media Invite   26 February 2019   Minister Sisulu to host her French counterpart in Pretoria   The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, will co-chair the Eighth Session of the South Afric ...

Media Invite   26 February 2019   South Africa and Namibia to co-host SADC Solidarity Conference on Western Sahara   South Africa and Namibia will co-host the SADC Solidarity Conference on Western Sahara, scheduled for 25- ...

Media Statement   24 February 2019   Deputy Minister Landers to attend the United Nations High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council in Geneva   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Luwell ...

11 February 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a successful Working Visit to Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, where he led a high level delegation of South African Cabinet Ministers to the 32nd Ordinary Session ...

4 February 2019   Following a démarche by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, the Director General Mr Kgabo Mahoai accompanied by Ms Yolisa Maya, the Deputy Director General met with the Heads of the Dipl ...

3 February 2019   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with disappointment the dispatching of a Memorandum to the Office of The Presidency by the Embassies of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, ...

Media Advisory   20 February 2019   Deputy Minister Landers to deliver Public Lecture on SA’s UN Security Council tenure   The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Luwellyn Landers, will deliver a ...

Media Advisory   18 February 2019   Minister Sisulu to meet Members of the Diplomatic Corps and brief the media   International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, will meet Members of the Diplomatic Corps ...

Media Statement   17 February 2019   Minister Sisulu to host post SONA breakfast with Members of the Diplomatic Corps and hold monthly briefing     International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will meet ...

Media Statement   16 February 2019   South Africa condemns attack on Iranian border guards   The South African government has conveyed its sincerest condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran following an unfortunate and ...

Media Statement   14 February 2019   South Africa condemns deadly attack in Kashmir   The South African Government condemns in the strongest terms the attack in Kashmir, killing around 40 security personnel and injuring ma ...

Statement on the Memorandum by Embassies of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland   February 3, 2019   The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with ...

Security Council Press Statement on Mali, 16 January 2019   The members of the Security Council were briefed on 16 January 2019 by the Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Bintou Keita, on the situation in Mali.   The members of t ...

28 January 2019   The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place at Jolo Cathedral in Sulu, Philippines, on 27 January 2019, which resulted in 20 killed and wounded ...

India-South Africa Joint Statement/Joint Communiqué of the State Visit of President Cyril Ramaphosa to India: 25-26 January 2019   At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the President of the Republic of South Africa His Excelle ...

8 February 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, to lead a high-level South African delegation at the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union Heads of State and Gove ...

1 January 2019   South Africa today officially assumes its seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the period 2019-2020.   South Africa was overwhelmingly elected to serve on the Council by th ...

1 January 2019   International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, received a report from the South African High Commissioner to Mozambique Mandisi Mpahlwa, on the charges facing a South African citizen, Mr Andre Mayer Hanekom, ...

SA takes up UN Security Council seat  

2 January 2019   President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, his sincere greetings and best wishes to President Jair Bolsonaro, on the occasion of his Presidential inauguration on 1 January 201 ...

2 January 2019   I. INTRODUCTION   In the framework of the presidential, legislative and national elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of December 2018, the President of the African Union Commission (AU), HE Mr. Moussa ...