Month: December 2024

 This Christmas and Boxing Day, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio celebrated on Bonthe Island, engaging in a variety of activities that reflect their family tradition and aim to strengthen community ties while embracing the festive spirit. On Christmas Day, the First Family joined parishioners at the renowned St. Patrick’s Church for a heartfelt service filled with worship and prayer. During this special gathering, […]

 The London-based New African magazine (www.NewAfricanMagazine.com) today released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024.  The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world over the past year. One of New African’s readers likened the Most Influential Africans feature to a ‘large family get-together, where we come together at the end […]

 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General takes note of the announcement of the Constitutional Council of Mozambique regarding the outcome of the general elections held on 9 October. He continues to follow developments closely. The Secretary-General is concerned about the post-election violence, which has resulted in loss of lives, and the destruction of public and private property. He urges all political […]

 President Wavel Ramkalawan presided over the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs' annual awards ceremony, hosted at Savoy Resort yesterday evening. The ceremony celebrated exemplary employees who demonstrated exceptional service throughout the year, from various essential departments, including burial services, security, district administration, and secretariat. Underscoring the administration's commitment to excellence in public service delivery. Awards were presented across three tiers - bronze, silver, and gold medals, with the […]

 Several weeks ago, UNICEF, one of the UN’s leading agencies, released its State of the World’s Children report. Published every year since 1980, the report helps to “monitor the trends that are shaping and reshaping the lives of children and young people [worldwide],” and it serves as an important tool in advocating for children and young people everywhere. Notably, while Africa has made important gains for children in recent decades, […]

 The Ministry of Agriculture organized a national conference on 24 December in Asmara under the theme “Working Together to Ensure Food Safety.” The event was attended by over 160 representatives from institutions actively involved in food safety initiatives. Speaking at the conference, Mr. Tekleab Misgina, Director General of Regulatory Services at the Ministry of Agriculture, highlighted the shared responsibilities among Government institutions in ensuring food safety. He emphasized their commitment […]

 The United States is concerned by the December 23 announcement by the Mozambican Constitutional Council regarding the October 9 national elections. Civil society organizations, political parties, the media, and international observers, including those from the United States, cited significant irregularities in the tabulation process, as well as concern about the lack of transparency throughout the election period. The United States calls on all stakeholders to refrain from violence and engage […]

 His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, has conferred the Zayed the Second Medal on Her Excellency Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, President of the Indigenous Women and Peoples Association of Chad, in recognition of her prominent contributions to the success of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which was hosted in the UAE last year. His Excellency Rashid Saeed […]