Month: June 2024

[[{"value":"In his role as the President of the Council of Ministers of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), Minister Radegonde delivered a keynote address at the IOC’s side event, at the SIDS4 conference. This event focused on addressing health and climate risks prevalent in Western Indian Ocean Island States. Minister Radegonde highlighted the implications of climate change, emphasising its dual threat to the planet and public health. His address underscored the […]

[[{"value":"Minister Radegonde engaged in further bilateral talks at the SIDS4 Conference, meeting with Mr. Richard R. Verma, United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, to discuss progress in key areas of US and Seychelles cooperation, notably maritime security and defence. Furthermore, the Minister held discussions with Dr. Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister and Second Minister for Education and for Foreign Affairs of […]

[[{"value":"The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) is organising from 04 to 08 June 2024 in Saly – Portudal in the Republic of Senegal, the 2nd edition of the meeting of the regional coordination committees of the centre’s flagship programmes implemented in the 15 ECOWAS Member States. The aim of the meeting is to share information on the state of implementation of the programmes and to formulate strong recommendations to improve […]

[[{"value":"IMF Staff and Nigerien Authorities have reached an agreement at the staff level on the fourth and fifth reviews of Niger's economic program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF); The economic outlook is promising over the near and medium term, with growth projected at 10.6 percent this year, driven by oil exports and the lifting of sanctions. But this positive […]

[[{"value":"President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law legislation that ensures the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport complies with the World Anti-Doping Code which harmonises anti-doping policies, rules and regulations with sport organisations and among public authorities globally. President Ramaphosa has signed into law the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport Amendment Bill which effects a number of amendments that bring South Africa in line with the World Anti-Doping Code […]

[[{"value":"President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill of 2023, which establishes a “two-pot” system that gives members of retirement funds access to retirement savings without having to resign or cash out entire pension funds. The amendment law introduces a “two-pot” retirement system to address the concerns related to lack of preservation before retirement and lack of access to retirement funds by households in financial distress.  […]

[[{"value":"His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, has highly commended Honorable Miatta Fahnbulleh, Chairperson of the 2024 Inaugural Committee and members of the Committee for their selfless service and meticulous planning of the inaugural activities. The President reiterated his utmost confidence in the integrity of Madam Fahnbulleh, who he considers a national icon. The Liberian Leader expressed his satisfaction over the Fahnbulleh Committee’s handling the […]

[[{"value":"Eritrea’s delegation, led by Mr. Habtom Zerai, participated at the 77th World Health Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland from 27 May to 1 June 2024. At the Assembly, Eritrea’s delegation expressed full support for the statement delivered on behalf of the African Group. The delegation emphasized that this year’s theme, “All for Health, Health for All,” resonates strongly with Eritrea’s health policy. They stated that for the last three decades, […]

[[{"value":"The Ministry of Agriculture conducted an activity assessment meeting on 30 May in the port city of Assab. The meeting focused on the first quarter’s progress and the five-year strategic plan and was part of a series of similar meetings conducted across all regions since April 2024. The meeting was attended by Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture; Ambassador Mohammed-Seid Mantai, Governor of the Southern Red Sea Region; Brig. Gen. […]