Month: August 2024

 UNSMIL monitors with concern the recent mobilization of forces in various parts of Libya, particularly in the southern and western regions. We commend ongoing efforts to de-escalate the situation and prevent further tension. UNSMIL urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid any provocative military actions that could be perceived as offensive and might jeopardize Libya’s fragile stability and the safety of its people. The Mission calls for continued […]

 The Ministry of Information has completed a one-year training program in journalism and mass communication for its 24 members, including 9 females and one member from the Ministry of Agriculture. The training, which covered both theoretical and practical aspects, included all types of media: press, radio, and television. It encompassed basic concepts and the meaning of news, interview modalities, news writing and editing, program production, public relations and promotion, journalism […]

 The Uganda National Roads Authority will have to renegotiate a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) for the reconstruction of Masaka-Mutukula Road and rehabilitation of several roads in Masaka District, Parliament has guided. The legislators want the China Export&Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) insurance component worth Shs 38.86 billion embedded in an addendum to the proposal to pre-finance the works be reduced by 40 per cent. The recommendation was contained […]

 More than 160 people arrested since mid-June before upcoming SADC summit in Harare; Evidence of torture or other ill-treatment; “Sets a dangerous tone for the bloc’s commitment to human rights” – Idriss Ali Nassah. Zimbabwean authorities must end their crackdown against opposition and civil society members ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit scheduled for 17 August 2024 in Harare, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities […]

 Merck Foundation’s (www.MerckFoundation.com) Rasha Kelej marks World Infertility Awareness Month at the World Infertility Awareness Summit (WIAS)2024 through releasing the first Animation Film to raise awareness about infertility in Africa; Watch “More Than a Mother” animation film here: https://apo-opa.co/4fEBXlm.  Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KgaA Germany and Africa Reproductive Care society (ARCS) together conducted the Third Edition of “World Infertility Awareness Summit (WIAS) 2024”. The Summit was co-chaired by Senator, […]

 Ms. Reena Ghelani, UN Assistant Secretary General and Climate Crises Coordinator for the El Niño Response, met and held talks with various Eritrean Government officials, including Mr. Tesfay Gebreselasie, Minister of Land, Water and Environment; Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture; and Dr. Gergis Teklemicael, Minister of Finance and National Development. During her meetings, Ms. Reena conducted extensive discussions focusing on Eritrea’s efforts to address climate change challenges and the […]

 Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivered a message from President Isaias Afwerki to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Republic of Egypt on 8 August 2024. The message and subsequent discussions focused on enhancing bilateral ties and addressing international and regional issues of mutual importance. President El-Sisi, in turn, expressed his well-wishes to President Isaias Afwerki. The meeting was attended by Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign […]

 The Government of Rwanda and TradeMark Africa (TMA) (www.TradeMarkAfrica.com) will co-host the Trade Development Forum, bringing together Heads of State and Government Officials, Development Partners, Academicians, Multilateral Organisations and Private Sector from 14 TMA countries of implementation and beyond. Under the theme “Digital Trade”, this 2-day forum will take place in Kigali, Rwanda; from 2 December to 3 December 2024. The previous editions were held in Kenya in 2011, 2012, […]