Month: July 2024

 The Presidency has welcomed the latest inscription of the South African human rights and liberation struggle sites in the prestigious list of UNESCO’S World Heritage Sites.  The inscription follows the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India held from the 21 - 31 of July 2024.  The inscribed sites termed as The Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites, which is a serial […]

 The Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation has announced that the village of "Shama" in Menoufia Governorate has been awarded the "Tarsheed" certification for Green Rural Communities. This certification is part of the "Green Village" initiative within the national project for the development of rural Egypt, "Hayah Karima," which aims to upgrade the "Haya Karima" villages to meet the latest global environmental standards set by the World Green […]

 In its 3rd commencement, Orotta College of Medicine and Health Science has conferred Post Graduate, Doctor of Medicine, First Degree, and Diploma qualifications to 275 graduates yesterday. The graduates include 12.7% in degree programs and 87.3% in diploma programs, with 47.6% of the graduating students being female. Prof. Yemane Seium, Dean of the College, stated that Orotta College of Medicine and Health Science, as an institute of higher learning, strives […]

 Commendable water and soil conservation activities aimed at environmental restoration are being conducted in the Central Region. Mr. Kesete Gebregergis, head of water and soil conservation, stated that the program primarily focuses on constructing terraces on agricultural land. He indicated that over 2,220 hectares of terraces have been constructed in the first half of 2024, representing a more than 60% increase compared to 2023. Mr. Kesete further noted that the […]

 The Prime Minister met President of Rwanda Paul Kagame in Paris.  The Prime Minister congratulated the President on his recent re-election and remarked he was looking forward to working closely with him across a range of shared priorities.  He praised the President’s leadership on climate change, with the two leaders agreeing that further action is necessary to make sure we are all meeting our climate obligations. They agreed to keep […]

 As the universal Church, through The Holy Father, Pope Francis has asked us to do, the Catholic Diocese of Oyo (https://CatholicDioceseOyo.org) today celebrates the gift of all our elderly and grandparents. You are a gift and treasure to us especially in Africa and will always be cherished. I greet you all and pray for you. Joy, fulfillment, good health of mind and body shall be yours till the end. We […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Minister of Education and Technical Education Dr. Mohamed Abdel Latif, and Director of the Egyptian Military Academy Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher. The meeting focused on several aspects of training and qualifications related to the educational process, particularly the enhancement and development of teachers' skills and capabilities, given their fundamental role in the educational system. In this context, the ongoing efforts involving various […]

 Egypt’s Governor at the World Bank, during her meeting with the President of the World Bank Group at the G20 meetings in Brazil, stated that the merging of the Ministry of Planning and the Ministry of International Cooperation will enhance the partnership with the World Bank in monitoring the implementation of projects and programs, both in terms of economic sectors and geographical distribution across governorates. Human development, industry localization, and […]