Month: November 2024

 The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development today had a robust discussion with the Legal Practice Council (LPC) on disciplinary matters against legal professionals and other challenges. Committee Chairperson Mr Xola Nqola said the committee invited the LPC to Parliament because, as representatives of the public, committee Members have a specific interest in matters where vulnerable members of the public do not receive justice because of unscrupulous legal practitioners. […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan. The two sides held discussions with the participation of the delegations of the two countries. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El- Shennawy, said discussions reviewed the regional situation and efforts to coordinate positions regarding developments in the Palestinian territories. The two leaders stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza […]

 World Health Organization has convened a landmark African regional summit on self-care from November 27 to 29, 2024, in Ethiopia. This summit brings together policymakers, United Nations agencies, civil society organizations, donors, and implementing partners to advance self-care interventions aimed at improving access to quality sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services across WHO African region.  Self-care interventions for SRHR such as self-testing for pregnancy, self-administration of contraceptives, or […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, and his accompanying delegation. Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Deputy Prime for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Eng. Kamel El-Wazir, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Local Development Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of […]

 “We are now drilling.” Uganda’s energy minister recently confirmed at COP29 that the government was pressing ahead with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The 1,443-kilometer pipeline will connect oilfields in western Uganda with the port of Tanga in eastern Tanzania. Among one of the world’s largest fossil fuel projects currently under development, EACOP poses significant risks to human rights and the environment. Given the government’s unwavering support, the pipeline’s completion will now […]

 Indonesian Ambassador to Sudan Sunarko on Wednesday (11/27) visited and met with Iranian Ambassador to Sudan H.E. Hassan Shah Hosseini, at the Iranian Embassy in Port Sudan, Sudan. The meeting was intended to strengthen good relations and networking with Foreign Representatives and diplomatic circles based in Port Sudan, as well as to exchange views on the current situation and security of Sudan, as well as the regional and global situation, […]