Month: February 2024

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States follows with concern the unfolding situation in Senegal. It advises against any action or statement that may contravene the provisions of the country’s Constitution and reminds the population and the political class of their responsibility to maintain peace and stability in the country. The ECOWAS Commission encourages the political class to take steps urgently to restore the electoral calendar in […]

His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt Gareth Bayley and Deputy Chairman of The New Urban Communities Authority Eng. Amin Ghoneim signed a Sustainable Cities and Infrastructure Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday 6th February 2024 in Cairo. The new partnership between the UK and the Government of Egypt will boost cooperation in the development of sustainable cities and infrastructure in Egypt by establishing a joint working group […]

The 34th anniversary of the ‘Fenkil’ Operation, set to take place from February 9th to 11th in Massawa, is poised for commencement under the theme “Fenkil: Tunes of Liberation.” This was confirmed by Ms. Zeineb Omar, the chairperson of the Holidays Coordination Committee in the Northern Red Sea Region. Ms. Zeineb elaborated that the three-day event will be marked by a diverse array of activities including sports competitions, general knowledge […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is looking to attract “modern investors” to develop its $24 trillion of untapped mineral deposits in partnership with Congolese companies, the leader of its private sector regulatory body told the mining industry at the 30th annual Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa. Mr Miguel Kashal Katemb, Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), told a packed auditorium […]

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai inaugurated the nationwide distribution of 150,000 blood bags and essential supplies at the KBTTS headquarters in Nairobi, enhancing the country's blood collection efforts. This initiative marks a significant stride towards a healthier Kenya, ensuring a robust and accessible blood supply vital for medical emergencies and surgeries. PS Kimtai emphasized that by securing blood resources, lives are preserved, strengthening the foundation of a […]

Countries participating in the High-Level Ministerial Conference on Middle-Income Countries (MICs), which concluded on February, 06, 2024 called for a paradigm shift in international cooperation for sustainable development. "The participants stressed the need for a paradigm shift in international cooperation to promote fair, inclusive and just transitions towards sustainable development", according to the final declaration of the international conference. They commended the initiative of the Kingdom of Morocco, as Chair […]

The United Arab Emirates hosted the fifth meeting of Somalia Quint Member States which included representatives from the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States, in Abu Dhabi. The participants welcomed the participation of the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia His Excellency Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The meeting held under the theme “United for a More Prosperous […]

Parliament has observed a moment of silence in honour of the former President of Namibia following his death on  Sunday, 04 February 2024. President Hage Geingob died of cancer in a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. The House chaired by Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa hailed the former President as a great Pan-Africanist. “As a continent, we have lost one of the greatest Pan-Africanists. Namibia supported the liberation struggle in Uganda,” […]