Month: December 2024

 The 4th Tripartite Technical Boundary Committee(TTBC) meeting comprising South Sudan, Kenya and Uganda was held from 17th -19th December 2024, at the Golden Tulip Hotel, in Kampala. The purpose of the meeting was to track the agreed positions of the tripartite meetings of December 2019, September 2021 and December,2021; Revise the work-plans and budget for the establishment of the tri-junction and to agree on the commencement date for the re-affirmation […]

 At an activity assessment meeting held in Asmara on 19 and 20 December, Ms. Leul Gebreab, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, emphasized that program implementation should be aligned with the mission, objectives, and vision of the Ministry. According to reports presented at the meeting, in 2024, the Government disbursed over 144 million Nakfa to the families of martyrs. Additionally, over 6.6 million Nakfa, contributed by Diaspora nationals, was distributed […]

 Culled from remarks by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede CFR, Chairman, Access Holdings&Coronation Group (www.Coronation.ng) Gazelles. Camels. Elephants. In the language of venture capital, we have a full menagerie to describe a startup’s growth progression. However, in the past decade, the ultimate aspiration remains the unicorn: privately held companies valued at over $1 billion. Globally, there are approximately 1,200 unicorns across various industries, and while Africa’s list is smaller, it is growing. As of […]

 President Isaias Afwerki met with Ambassador Xue Bing, China’s Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, this morning at Adi Halo. The discussions focused on bilateral relations, regional issues of vital importance to Eritrea and neighboring countries, as well as interconnected international developments. They also addressed the implementation framework of development programs outlined at the China-Africa Summit. Ambassador Xue reiterated China’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Horn […]

 For over two decades, the US Government through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), has provided vital support to over 50 countries worldwide, helping them recover from the devastating impact of AIDS while enhancing the health and well-being of millions. PEPFAR has harnessed the collective strength and expertise of US government agencies, the private sector, and academia to provide assistance, innovation, and scientific and technical knowledge on an […]

 The United Arab Emirates has condemned the criminal car ramming attack at a market in the German town of Magdeburg, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of innocent people.  In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence targeting innocent people and aimed at undermining security […]

 His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, in a meeting attended by His Excellency Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, in Johannesburg. H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid […]

 Leonardo Santos Simão, highlighted upcoming presidential elections in Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau, and the adoption of constitutional reforms amid a strained political environment in Gambia. He also commended recent successful elections in Ghana and Senegal, noting the signing of a “Peace Pact” by all presidential candidates in Ghana and the smooth transfer of power following orderly concessions by political rivals.   In Senegal, electoral observer missions highlighted the transparency of the process […]