Month: January 2024

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Mr Zizi Kodwa, has expressed his sadness at the passing of distinguished photographer and anti-apartheid activist Dr Peter Magubane. Dr Magubane passed away on Monday, 1 January 2024. Recognised as one of South Africa’s most distinguished photojournalists, Dr Magubane covered the most historic moments in the liberation struggle against apartheid. These include the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960, the Rivonia Trial in 1964, […]

Dear Colleagues, we are at the end of 2023. It was a year full of violence and fury, unfortunately, as the world gets crazy with wars. The conflict in Ukraine, the war in Gaza, thousands and thousands of people have lost their lives; kids, women, everybody. I believe that now we need to begin to hope for a better future. Why? How? This is the problem. I think that sport […]

The Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum on Sunday (31/12) handed over the duties, positions and responsibilities of the Executive of the Social and Cultural Affairs- Protkons Function, Mr. Musurifun Lajawa and the Executive of the Political-Economic Function, Mr. Hardiyono Kurniawan to Mr. Bambang Prihartadi. On this occasion, Ambassador Sunarko expressed his appreciation and appreciation for the dedication and service of Mr. Musurifun and Mr. Hardi while serving with full responsibility at […]

Kenya is out of danger and on the path to sustainable economic growth. President William Ruto said the Government has put in place robust measures to take the country back to its glorious days. He said the country has made undeniable progress, noting that inflation has eased to 6.8 per cent. The country’s economy, he observed, is growing, thanks to the sacrifices made by Kenyans. “We take pride in the […]

The Secretary-General takes note of resolution 2715 (2023), by which the Security Council decided to terminate the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) as of 3 December, following a request from the Sudanese authorities. In the wake of the termination of the mandate of UNITAMS, the United Nations country team will continue its essential work in the Sudan, including providing lifesaving humanitarian assistance.  The Secretary-General remains deeply concerned […]

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has hailed the former Supreme Court Judge, George Kanyeihamba for laying a foundational stone in the Judiciary and politics of Uganda. Kanyeihamba served as the Supreme Court Judge from 1997 to 2009. Citing the judgements made and the books written by Kanyeihamba, Tayebwa said it was a wise choice to celebrate the 84-year-old judge while he is still alive. “I am glad to be here […]

Three planes belonging to the Qatari Armed Forces arrived in Al-Arish city of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt Monday carrying 135 tons of aid. The assistance includes shelter materials provided by Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) to be transferred to Gaza, bringing the total number of planes to 57, with a total of 1,777 tons of aid. The assistance comes within the framework of the support provided by the […]