Month: February 2024

On February 28, 2024, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji met with President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio in Beijing. Zhao Leji said that under the guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Julius Maada Bio, bilateral relations had been running at a high level and cooperation had yielded fruitful results. China is willing to work with Sierra Leone to implement the important […]

His Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday received a congratulatory phone call from the Vice President of the United States of America, Madam Kamala Harris. During their conversation, Vice President Harris praised President Boakai for the peaceful democratic transfer of power from one administration to another. She especially applauded the people of Liberia for their conduct during the electoral process which contributed to strengthening Liberia's democratic credentials. Vice President […]

The World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of Ireland and Switzerland have signed an agreement to undertake the Mid Term Review of the Health Sector Strategic Plan-V (HSSP V) to strengthen health systems in Tanzania. Under the agreement the Governments of Ireland and Switzerland will jointly provide US $ 100,000 for this purpose. Additionally, WHO will provide both technical and additional financial support to the Government of Tanzania in undertaking […]

On the morning of February 28, 2024, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council met with President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio, who is paying a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People. Li Qiang said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries more than 50 years ago, China and Sierra Leone have always respected each other, treated each other as […]

First Lady Kartumu Yarta Boakai continues her strategic engagements with key stakeholders aimed at fostering partnerships for addressing critical issues affecting marginalized groups, including women, girls, and children across the country. One of such engagements was held over the weekend when Mrs. Boakai met with the UN Women Liberia Country Office headed by Madam Comfort Lamptey at the Executive Mansion office in Monrovia. Mrs. Boakai welcomed the UN Women’s efforts […]

Health is a fundamental and universal right, and in Angola, as elsewhere, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a growing challenge. The Angolan Ministry of Health, with the support of the World Health Organization, held a workshop to technically validate the Multisectoral NCD Plan. The event brought together a range of actors, from health professionals, academics and ministerial, civil society and private sector representatives, reflecting the importance of mutual collaboration. Strategies for […]

Rwanda’s economy grew at 7.6% in the first three quarters of 2023 despite a challenging global environment and the recent floods that destroyed agricultural produce and infrastructure in April-May 2023. This is according to the 22nd edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU): Mobilizing Domestic Savings to Boost the Private Sector in Rwanda. The report adds that the services sector, sustained domestic demand, and the rebound of the industrial sector, contributed to the […]

The National Records and Archives Agency is poised to be dissolved and its functions transferred to the Ministry of Public Service following the passing of the National Records and Archives (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The National Records and Archives (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was meant to give effect to the Government policy for Rationalization of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) which was adapted by Cabinet on 22nd February 2O21. The Bill […]