Month: January 2025

 The 9th of January marked the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).  Our governments welcomed this historic agreement, including its provision for a referendum in which the people of what is today South Sudan would determine their own future.  The CPA was signed amidst great hope that the South Sudanese people would be able to enjoy peace, human rights, and a government responsive to their needs. Sadly, this […]

 The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Taye Atske Selassie has today arrived in Uganda to attend the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). The summit, taking place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, kicked off on 9th January, 2025 and it will end on 11th January, 2025. At Entebbe International Airport, President Selassie was received by the Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, […]

 The Ministry of Justice held its 2024 activity assessment meeting and outline of its 2025 plan of action on 9 January at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers Hall. The meeting was attended by heads of regional courts, judges, prosecutors, commanders and representatives of prisons and rehabilitation centers, and other relevant institutions. During the meeting, reports from the courts, the Office of the Attorney General, and the legal services department […]

 Côte d'Ivoire PME works on behalf of the State to promote entrepreneurship and the economic growth of Ivorian businesses. True to its mission of cultivating a flourishing innovation ecosystem, the institution organized a networking session for digital start-ups supported by the NTF V FastTrackTech project.  A springboard for Ivorian start-ups through B2B networking In Côte d’Ivoire, 96% of the economic fabric is made up of small businesses, which play a […]

 Rural communities in Zimbabwe have long grappled with the challenge of accessing reliable water sources, a problem exacerbated by the impacts of climate change. However, a new initiative led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe and USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), through the “Mitigating the Impact of Livestock Diseases in Zimbabwe” project, is working to alleviate this […]

 The Republic of Seychelles marked the commencement of its legal year with a traditional opening ceremony, graced by President Wavel Ramkalawan, First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, and Vice President Ahmed Afif. The annual event, held at the Supreme Court, showcased the nation’s enduring commitment to justice and the rule of law. The day began with an ecumenical service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, where members of the judiciary and legal fraternity united […]

 A campaign aimed at vaccinating over 300 000 people against cholera has commenced in the hotspot county of Rubkona, Unity State in a vital step to curb the ongoing outbreak, bringing the total number of counties where the vaccination campaign has been conducted nationwide to four. Rubkona County is one of the 31 hotspot areas experiencing cholera outbreak accounting for 50 percent of reported cases. The South Sudan Ministry of […]

 As part of the UAE’s continuous humanitarian efforts to support nations impacted by natural disasters, the UAE has dispatched 700 tonnes of urgent food supplies to the victims of floods that hit several areas in Somalia. The aid follows the directives of the UAE’s leadership to strengthen humanitarian endeavors and alleviate the suffering of the brotherly Somali people. The shipments included essential food packages to meet the needs of approximately […]

 On January 8th, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, exchanging views on China-Liberia relations. Ambassador Yin conveyed new year greetings from President Xi Jinping. Amb. Yin stated that China is willing to implement the outcomes of the meeting between the two heads of state and the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, so as to achieve greater development […]