Month: January 2025

 President Cyril Ramaphosa commends the Matric Class of 2024 on multiple unprecedented achievements that bear testimony to learners’ personal commitment and advances in the basic education sector. In 2024, 615 429 learners passed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, surpassing the pass rate at any other time in the country’s history. The national pass rate for the National Senior Certificate increased from 82.9% in 2023 to 87.3% last year. Nearly […]

 “I live with my six children, one of whom has a disability,” said 40-year-old Zeteny, from the Anôsy region in Madagascar’s Grand Sud region. “I look after my disabled son full-time, and my 14-year-old daughter had to leave school to work and support us.”  Years of successive droughts have wrought havoc on already fragile livelihoods for millions of people in the Grand Sud, leaving many with few options when trying […]

 A new Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy aims to boost the country’s innovation rankings and drive sustainable growth. It’s an ambitious strategy focusing on top national priorities such as human capital, research, local innovation, and more. Ethiopia has finalized its Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy Implementation Strategy, marking a critical step in empowering the country’s home-grown economy and innovation efforts. Approved in 2022 by the Council of Ministers, the […]

 Principal Secretary for the State Department of Medical Services led a senior management meeting to lay the foundation for a productive and transformative year in healthcare delivery.  The meeting provided an essential opportunity to reflect on the successes of 2024, address ongoing challenges, and define strategic priorities for 2025 that align with the country’s healthcare objectives.  Key discussions focused on reviewing the past year’s performance to identify areas for improvement, […]

 In October 2023, the spillage of the Akosombo Dam caused catastrophic flooding in some districts of the Eastern, Volta, and Greater Accra regions, displacing thousands of people and leaving a trail of destruction. For many, the flood was more than a physical disaster—it was a profound emotional shock. Families woke up to find their homes submerged, their belongings destroyed, and their lives turned upside down. The loss of homes, livelihood, […]

 An Eritrean delegation led by Mr. Biniam Berhe, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Ethiopia and Eritrea’s Permanent Representative at the African Union and Economic Commission of Africa, participated in the Extraordinary Summit of African leaders. This joint meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Agriculture was held in preparation for the Extraordinary African Union Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Program, convened in Kampala, […]

 His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has this evening arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Abu Dhabi, to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), a global platform that addresses the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. Receiving the […]