Month: September 2024

 The funding from Japan will enable WFP to provide food commodity vouchers, redeemable at selected retailers, to 27,000 people adversely affected by drought, of which 16,000 reside in the Kunene Region and 11,000 in the Ohangwena Region. “We are grateful for the timely contribution from the Government of Japan which enhances our ability to meet the nutritional needs of vulnerable people including pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children,” said […]

 Serving as the premier African energy project showcase outside of the continent, the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris serves as a crucial platform for global investors. Last year’s forum provided opportunities for in-depth engagement through two days of discussions with industry leaders and policymakers, with attendees accessing technical presentations, business-to-business matchmaking services, networking receptions and dedicated country and regional spotlights. Ahead of the event’s 2025 edition taking […]

 Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Ronald Lamola, successfully concluded a productive Working Visit to Washington, D. C. During his visit, he engaged with key stakeholders, including the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa, the Congressional Black Caucus, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and various bipartisan think tanks. Minister Lamola emphasised the importance of the dynamic and evolving relationship between South Africa and the United States. He expressed optimism […]

 The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has urged Parliament to support more investment in last mile electricity connections to support Uganda’s value addition agenda. “Electricity is very critical and the limitations on distribution is a common phenomenon in the entire country, where we have the national grid passing through our constituencies but with short-stretch distribution lines,” Nankabirwa said. Nankabirwa said this in response to concerns raised […]

 As Libya seeks partners for rebuilding its critical infrastructure and supporting economic recovery, international companies, particularly from Europe and the Middle East, are invited to participate in the country’s reconstruction efforts through public-private partnerships and direct investment. The Libya-Italy Roundtable and VIP Networking Evening – taking place in Rome on September 23 – will showcase the country’s current infrastructure drive and associated investment opportunities, as well as highlight the potential […]

 Thirty-two military and police officers from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Wednesday completed training on mainstreaming women’s rights and promoting gender equality in peace support operations. Organized jointly by ATMIS’ Protection, Human Rights, and Gender (PHRG) Cluster and the African Union Compliance Framework (AUCF), the four-day training for Gender Focal Point and Female Engagement officers was to enhance their skills in effective gender mainstreaming and contributing […]

 The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, held official bilateral discussions with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on Tuesday. During the meeting, President Ramkalawan expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome extended to the Seychelles delegation and commended the strong diplomatic ties between the two island nations, which have spanned over four decades. Despite the geographic distance, he noted, the enduring relations between Seychelles and Cuba is rooted […]