Month: September 2024

 His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to President of the Republic of Chile, Gabriel Boric Font, on the occasion of his country's National Day. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His sincere congratulations and wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Chilean people. HM the King reiterates the Kingdom's determination to consolidate relations of friendship and cooperation with the Republic of Chile, reaffirming His willingness to […]

 The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies is gravely concerned about the business rescue process at the South African Post Office (SAPO) following a presentation to the committee yesterday, 17 September 2024. The Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) appeared before the committee to provide an urgent update on mitigation strategies to avoid the so-called Day Zero scenario. Day Zero – set for 30 October 2024 – is understood to be […]

 Along the southern banks of the Congo River lies a group of villages in the Mpouya district. This is where Roch Boetou-Kadilamio, Disaster Management Coordinator for the Congolese Red Cross (CRC), noticed a woman displaying possible signs of mpox in early february.  “She was interacting with other community members as she waited for her turn to receive household items distributed by CRC to families displaced by recent floods,” Roch explains.  Many African […]

 Responding to reports that Lesotho Defence Forces (LDF) soldiers tortured at least four people and killed at least two others during the ongoing Operation Hard Fist to confiscate illegal firearms from gang members, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farise, said:  “These incidents are the latest in a series of grave allegations about the conduct of LDF soldiers. Torturing and unlawfully killing people can never […]

 The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development today commended the Office of the Public Protector (PPSA) for a comprehensive report on its systemic investigation into administrative deficiencies relating to gender-based violence (GBV) in the South African justice system. Committee Chairperson, Mr Xola Nqola, said the report’s quality is evident when members unilaterally commend the sterling work done across parties. The committee heard that the report focused on three key […]

 In recognition of the critical role that gender plays in the sustainability and success of small-scale fisheries, AU-IBAR, Mabuyi Development Planners, and he Blue Wild Coast Non-Profit Organization (South Africa) are hosting a two-day community workshop in East London, South Africa. The workshop, running from September 18-19, 2024, aims to develop a Gender Plan of Action for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in small-scale fisheries to support aquatic biodiversity conservation efforts […]

 ECOWAS is strengthening its social protection systems through a 5-day workshop in Abuja from 16th to 20th September 2024. The workshop, led by experts in collaboration with ILO, UNDP, UNICEF, and the African Union, aims to build a network of skilled social protection leaders across Africa. It follows a system-strengthening approach to enhance the design and efficiency of social systems. The workshop focuses on increasing the capacity of ECOWAS staff, […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke by phone with President of the Union of Comoros, HE Azali Assoumani, to inquire about his health following the assassination attempt he endured. President El-Sisi condemned the heinous attempt on President Assoumani's life, emphasizing Egypt's solidarity and full support for the security and stability of the Comoros. President Assoumani expressed his deep appreciation for this kind gesture, confirming that Egypt's supportive stance demonstrates the […]