Month: January 2025

 Building resilience and accelerating a low-carbon transition are central to Cabo Verde’s sustainable development strategy, according to the newly launched Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR). As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in the Atlantic Ocean, Cabo Verde is particularly vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters, including droughts, floods, ocean warming, and sea level rise. These vulnerabilities are further compounded by economic challenges, such as heavy reliance on tourism, […]

 On tuesday 07 january 2025, the ecowas commission’s Department of Human Development and Social Affairs (HDSA), through the ECOW Gendre Develoment Center (EGDC), held a consultation meeting on the project to build a Hygienic Napkin and Nappy Manufacturing Unit, in the conference room of the Ministry of the Family and Solidarity of the Republic of Senegal. This important meeting was initiated by the Honourable Commissioner for HDSA of the ECOWAS […]

 The presidency is seeking Shs10 billion for procurement of new vehicles to replace an aging fleet. According to Immaculate Namara, an Assistant Commissioner in the Office of the President, there is need for increased funding to address critical challenges facing the State House. Appearing before the Committee on Presidential Affairs on Tuesday, 13 January 2025, Namara outlined the pressing need for Shs10 billion to ensure efficient transport and cater for […]

 President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Maputo today, 15 January 2025, to attend the inauguration of the President-Elect of the Republic of Moçambique, His Excellency Daniel Chapo, following the Presidential, Legislative and Provincial Elections which were held in Moçambique on 9 October 2024.  The inauguration of President-Elect Chapo provides an opportunity for all the people of Moçambique to work together towards peace, democracy and development.  President Ramaphosa is looking forward […]

 Motivation of health workers has been cited as a key factor in improving health service delivery in Uganda. Butaleja District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Florence Nebanda said that there is need to consider better renumeration packages for health care workers adding that the country is losing medical specialist through brain drain “Whenever we have challenges here [Uganda], we make referrals to Kenyan hospitals but when you get there, you […]

 The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt Gen Sam Okiding, has urged Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Defence Attachés and Advisors to act as committed advocates of Uganda’s interests in their respective countries of assignment. Representing the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Lt Gen Okiding spoke during the opening of a three-day annual retreat for Defence Attachés and Advisors at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters […]

 The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Extraordinary Summit, which took place at the Speke Resort in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9th to 11th, 2025, was a turning point in the continent's agricultural history. A major step for attaining sustainable agricultural growth, food security, and poverty reduction across the continent was adopted at the summit's conclusion, known as the Kampala Declaration. The event launched the CAADP 10-Year Strategy and Action […]