Month: February 2025

 In recent days, the security situation around the city of Uvira, in South Kivu province of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has rapidly deteriorated, reaching a critical point on 15 February. Residents describe scenes of looting, increased violence, and clashes within the city between the Congolese army (FARDC) and the Wazalendo fighters. Medical facilities have not been spared from gunfire, impacting patient care. Staff from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) who were present at the onset […]

 H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, met with Noor bint Ali Al-Khalifa, Minister of Sustainable Development and CEO of the Economic Development Board of Bahrain, during the Egyptian-Bahraini Government Committee's activities for commercial, economic, scientific, and technological cooperation. The meeting focused on areas of joint cooperation in light of the priorities of both countries and enhancing joint efforts to achieve sustainable development. H.E. […]

 A delegation of seven Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from the Committee on Development will visit Tanzania from 24-26 February. The visit aims to assess the impact of European Union (EU) investments in Tanzania and the effectiveness of the Global Gateway initiative, which supports infrastructure and development projects worldwide. Led by Committee chair Barry Andrews, the delegation will visit projects focused on water and sanitation, economic development and port […]

 H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in the Egyptian-Bahraini Governmental Committee meeting on trade, economic, scientific, and technical cooperation, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Ahmed Kouchok, Minister of Finance, and Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and Economy in Bahrain, with the participation of Eng. Hassan Al-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign […]

 His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio has been honored with two prestigious continental awards in recognition of his transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing gender equality, girl-child education, and human capital development in Sierra Leone. The African HeForShe Champion of the Year 2024 and the Presidential African Intelligence Award 2024 were presented to President Bio by Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda, former President of Malawi and founder of the […]

 It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news of the passing of our colleague, Jerry Muhindo Kavali, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He died today from the gunshot wound he suffered while at the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) base in Masisi town, North Kivu, during clashes between the VDP/Wazalendo and the M23/AFC on 20 February. On 21 February, we managed to transfer Jerry to Goma for treatment in a hospital […]

 He made the remarks yesterday while presiding over the First National Workshop of the National Assembly of Imams and Duats of Uganda, held in conjunction with the Kampala District Council for Imams Development Forum in Bukandula, Gomba District. The event, themed: “Enhance Peace Campaign, Security, and Development”, brought together religious and community leaders to discuss key development initiatives. Mr. Byaruhanga expressed gratitude to the organizers and emphasized the government’s support […]