Month: January 2025

 About 120,000 children have been forced from their homes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the start of the year as a wave of horrifying violence hits villages [1] with some children becoming separated from their parents and one town cut off, said Save the Children.   On Sunday, several bombs exploded in the town of Chebumba, killing at least two adults and wounding four children. The town of Minova in South Kivu, where […]

 On January 21, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong attended the Uganda-China Tourism and Cultural Symposium co-hosted by Uganda Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, and the Chinese Embassy in Uganda. Tom Butime, Uganda's Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Amb. H.E Oliver Wonekha, Uganda Ambassador to China, Dai Bin, president of China Tourism Research Institute and over 200 representatives from the tourism industry of the two countries attended the symposium. Ambassador zhang […]

 National plans to adapt to the escalating impacts of climate change are a necessity for every country. Whether developed or developing, countries worldwide are increasingly recognizing the threat posed by rising temperatures and extreme weather events and prioritizing climate resilience to safeguard lives, livelihoods and economies. Beyond immediate protection, these plans are essential for enabling sustainable, low-inflation growth in a rapidly changing world. The stakes are high: between 1970 and […]

 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing technical assistance to the Government of Zimbabwe in developing a National Agricultural and Livestock Census (NALC) Plan of Action. FAO is also supporting the Government to compile and update its national food balance sheet (FBS) while developing an agricultural and livestock census project document to allow for the Government to start mobilizing the required resources to undertake the […]

 Philippine Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau Paul Raymund P.  Cortes officially presented his letter of credence to President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco  Embaló, in a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Bissau. The presentation marks  the formal commencement of Ambassador Cortes’ diplomatic mission in Guinea-Bissau  and underscored the Philippines’ continued commitment to strengthening bilateral  relations with the West African nation.   Ambassador Cortes conveyed the warm greetings of Philippine President Ferdinand  Marcos Jr. […]

 The Security Council, under the presidency of Algeria, held an open debate meeting on “African-led and Development-focused Counter-terrorism: strengthening African Leadership and Implementation of Counter-terrorism initiatives.” The meeting provided UN Members with the opportunity to exchange views on supporting African-led counter-terrorism efforts by integrating socio-economic development and security measures. The meeting was opened and chaired by H.E. Ahmed Attaf, Minister of State of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community […]

 Philippine Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau Paul Raymund P.  Cortes met with His Excellency Carlos Pinto Pereira, Guinea-Bissau's Minister of Foreign  Affairs, International Cooperation, and Communities, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in  Bissau.   Ambassador Cortes underscored the Philippines' interest in deepening its ties with  Guinea-Bissau, particularly on key areas such as agriculture, food security, tourism, and  expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation. He shared that the Philippines is willing  to share its […]

 The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new National Tender Board and the Procurement Review Panel Mrs Audrey Nanon has been re-appointed as Chairperson of the National Tender Board. The other Board Members are:     Mr Jude Commettant - Member          Mr Shane Chang-Seng - Member          Mr Christopher Nicette - Member          Mr William Zarine […]