Month: February 2025

 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing humanitarian support to vulnerable communities in Member States affected by disasters. The Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, Dr. Sintiki TARFA-UGBE, gave the assurance on behalf of the President of the ECOWAS Commission and the Commissioner for Social Affairs and Human Development during the conclusion of a five-day technical mission by the ECOWAS delegation to […]

 The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women was this afternoon briefed by representatives of civil society organizations on the situation of women’s rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nepal, Belarus and Luxembourg, the reports of which the Committee will review this week. In relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, speakers raised concerns regarding gender-based violence and abuse of internally displaced women and girls in […]

 Three Tanzanian university students have been named winners of the European Union (EU) Youth Debate Contest, earning a fully sponsored trip to Poland, courtesy of the Embassy of Poland in Tanzania. Careen Ndika from the University of Dar es Salaam emerged as the overall best speaker, while Diana Shabani from Dar es Salaam Tumaini University and Kijafaraja Maduhu from the University of Dar es Salaam were named runners-up. The three […]

 The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan strongly condemns the recent attack on a young Seychellois by a group of people. This act of violence is deeply concerning and goes against the fundamental values of peace, respect, and harmony that define our Seychellois society. “Seychelles is a nation built on unity, tolerance, and respect for all, regardless of nationality or background. Such acts of aggression are unacceptable […]

 “I still see the knife, and the lady who held me down,” said Hawa’a Mohamed Kamil. Now 30, she was subjected to female genital mutilation at just six years old – an experience that left not only physical but also psychological scars. “I’m afraid of men, of everyone, of everything,” she told UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Female genital mutilation is internationally recognized as a human rights violation, […]

 His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences to the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, following the death of former German President and former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Horst Köhler. In this message, the Sovereign expressed His deep sorrow over the death of Köhler, highlighting that the Kingdom of Morocco honors the memory of the deceased, who also […]

 In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners today launched a first ever vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus, and at an unprecedented speed for a randomized vaccine trial in an emergency. The principal investigators from Makerere University and the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), with support from WHO and other partners, have worked tirelessly to get the […]

 The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students’ office in the Akordet sub-zone has reported that significant efforts are underway to enhance the overall capacity of youth in the sub-zone. According to the report, vocational training programs are being developed to equip young people with essential skills and knowledge, enabling them to improve their livelihoods and contribute to development initiatives. Mr. Yasin Mohammednur, head of the office branch, stated that […]

 The above OTM has opened on 30th January 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai-India. It is the prestigious Indo-Asia’s travel market show, leading Travel, Trade Show in India and Asia. The joint organizers of this show (Uganda High Commission New Delhi and Uganda airlines partnering with all relevant MDAs namely; Foreign Affairs, Tourism, Wild life and Antiquities, Uganda Tourism Board, Uganda Wildlife Authority and the Uganda Tour Operators), believe this event brings Destination Uganda […]