Month: November 2023

Uganda’s tourism sector will greatly benefit from the two upcoming international summits scheduled for January 2024, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, has told Parliament.  Uganda will host the 19th Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Heads of State and Government, a forum of 120 member states from 15 to 20 January 2024, at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. Then from 21 to 23 January, at the same venue, […]

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, delivered a keynote address at the inauguration of the 2023 Second Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament, marking a pivotal moment for collaboration and regional progress. The ceremony, which witnessed the swearing-in of new Parliament members, was graced by the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Dr. Sidie Mohamed Tunis, the Auditor-General of ECOWAS Institutions, Mr. João Alage Mamadú FADIÁ, […]

“Leave no one behind” is the bedrock of any form of social protection and a commitment made in addressing social inequalities, promoting inclusivity, and ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to essential services and support. It also recognizes the role of social protection in fostering sustainable development and contributing to the overall well-being of the population. Social protection is a key driver in the achievement of the ECOWAS vision 2050; […]

Participants from the Republic of Benin, Civil Society and other national stakeholders  converged at the Azalai Hotel in Cotonou for a three-day workshop, from 14 – 16 November 2023, for an In-Country Pilot Capacity Building Training for National Stakeholders and Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Focal Persons on the Continental Results Framework (CRF) for Monitoring and Reporting of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda. The workshop was aimed at enhancing […]

FIFA World Cup 26™ (www.FIFA.com) and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ tender processes now open for Sub-Saharan Africa; African nations excelled at last year’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and at this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™ hosted by Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand; A minimum of nine African nations will seal a spot for the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history. FIFA is pleased to announce that it has opened two […]

President Wavel Ramkalawan was the guest of honour at the official opening of the workshop on Parole and Pardon – Developing a Parole and Pardon system for Seychelles, held at the International Conference Centre Seychelles (ICCS) this morning. The workshop is being hosted by the Advisory Committee on the Power of Pardon under the guided theme “Parole and Pardon System for Seychelles” with the participation of local entities. During his welcome […]

Too little is being done to protect the most vulnerable people against the negative impacts of climate change, warns Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). World leaders gathering in Dubai for the COP28 conference on climate change must take urgent measures to protect the health of the most affected communities. “The world’s most vulnerable people are paying with their health and their lives for a problem they did not create,” says Dr […]

His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio is leaving Freetown today for Oyala City in Equatorial Guinea to take part in a consultative summit of the African Union, AU, Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State on the reform of the United Nations Security Council, UNSC. After a welcome statement from the host, H.E. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasago, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea; a statement by H.E. Moussa […]

The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, Wednesday, November 22, 2023, convened a special Cabinet Meeting to discuss issues of national importance, including, most especially, his administration's transfer of power to the incoming administration. President Weah used the meeting of ministers, deputy ministers, assistant ministers, directors and commissioners of autonomous agencies at the Executive Mansion to reflect on the significant role his administration played in setting “an […]