Month: February 2025

 The Regulatory Services Department of the Ministry of Agriculture reported significant progress in agricultural inspections conducted in 2024. Mr. Tekleab Misghina, Director General of Regulatory Services, stated that the department, through regional inspectors, has worked diligently to ensure the safety of animal and plant-based food products before they enter the market. Efforts were also made to maintain a proper food processing chain and prevent cross-contamination across 18 food and processing […]

 The Republic of Iraq reiterated, on Saturday, its constant position in support of the Kingdom of Morocco's territorial integrity, praising the international momentum in favor of the autonomy plan for the resolution of the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. This stance was expressed by Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, during a joint press briefing following his talks in Rabat with Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African […]

 The Republic of Iraq lauded, on Saturday, the sustained efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to support the Palestinian cause. During his talks in Rabat with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates MFA Nasser Bourita, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein commended the Sovereign's consistent efforts in defending the city of Al-Quds Asharif and preserving its cultural […]

 The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Iraq reaffirmed their determination to give a new impetus to bilateral ties. This position was expressed during talks in Rabat between Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates MFA Nasser Bourita, and Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, currently on a working visit to the Kingdom. Discussions focused on ways of raising bilateral relations to the […]

 The Government of South Africa has taken note of the latest executive order issued by President Trump. It is of great concern that the foundational premise of this order lacks factual accuracy and fails to recognise South Africa’s profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid. We are concerned by what seems to be a campaign of misinformation and propaganda aimed at misrepresenting our great nation. It is disappointing to […]

 Shri Anil Nautiyal (YOA: 2004), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of South Sudan. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India.    

 In a spirit of unity and hope, the Justice, Peace, and Development Commission (JPDC) of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (https://SECAM.org) wishes to express its profound concern for the ongoing conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). We are deeply troubled by the numerous losses of life, as well as the looting and destruction of property that have caused […]

 Equatorial Guinea is taking decisive steps to revitalize its upstream sector, with plans to launch a new licensing round in 2025 aimed at increasing exploration and production. With the global energy landscape evolving and production from mature fields declining, the promotion of new acreage is essential to ensuring long-term energy security and continued revenue generation for Equatorial Guinea. A successful licensing round will attract much-needed capital, bring in new technologies […]

 While the African continent boasts significant oil, gas and renewable energy resources, unlocking these opportunities requires substantial investment in infrastructure and long-term financing solutions. Development finance institutions (DFIs) and international investors are crucial in de-risking projects, mobilizing capital and turning ambitious energy initiatives into economic drivers that fuel industrialization and energy security, and will remain a key source of funding for Africa’s energy sector growth in 2025 and beyond. International […]