Month: March 2025

 On March 27, Ambassador Yin Chengwu attended the donation ceremony for the China-Liberia Paired-Hospital Cooperation Mechanism’s cardiology project and medical supplies to the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical Center. The event was attended by Dr. Catherine Cooper, Chief Medical Officer of the Liberian Ministry of Health, Dr. Linda Birch, Chief Executive Officer of the JFK Medical Center, Dr. Bian Fengming, Team Leader of the 17th Chinese Medical Aid Team and […]

 “All the dark clouds of a perfect storm have descended upon the people of the world’s newest country – and one of the poorest,” Mr. Guterres told reporters at UN Headquarters in New York. After finally gaining independence from neighbouring Sudan in July 2011, civil war broke out in South Sudan in December 2013 between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and opposition forces led by his rival Riek Machar, resulting […]

 On March 26, Ambassador Yin Chengwu met with Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Finance and Development Planning of Liberia. The two sides exchanged views on implementation of the strategic consensus of the heads of state of China and Liberia and the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit. The exchange was also focused on promoting the China-Liberia strategic partnership and enhancing pragmatic cooperation between the two countries.Distributed by APO Group on […]

 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and Zep-Re (PTA Reinsurance Company) today launched the Trans-Africa Bond Alliance (TABA), a transformative initiative, designed to bridge the insurance capacity gap and empower African contractors to secure more construction and procurement projects while boosting cross-border trade and enhancing the movement of goods and investment across Africa. By providing robust transit guarantee mechanisms, the joint venture between Afreximbank and Zep-Re is expected to reduce trade […]

 With only a few health facilities still functioning in Darfur, Sudan, pregnant women face harrowing journeys to seek care. Insecurity, checkpoints, and unaffordable or unavailable transportation force them to undertake day-long treks on foot or by donkey, often resulting in delivery complications, miscarriage or death. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) runs activities in 10 out of Sudan’s 18 states, and has been witnessing the grave toll that the war has taken on women and their health […]

 The Portfolio Committee on International Relations has successfully launched the people-centred oversight mechanism for international relations in Mpumalanga, North West and Gauteng provinces. The committee Chairperson, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, said the committee has completed the introduction and the first phase of involving the people at local, ward, district and provincial levels for their direct participation in matters related to international relations. He called on the Department of International Relations and […]

 The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and for Central Africa (UNOCA) organized a workshop on strengthening peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders and the proper management of transhumance from 26 to 27 February 2025 in Dakar. More than thirty participants from several countries in these two sub-regions, including members of civil society organizations, as well as representatives of the Economic Community of West African States […]

 Kenya is set to roll out whole blood automation technology as part of efforts to modernize its blood transfusion services and improve access to safe blood across the country. The announcement was made by the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai, during the Africa Technology Day hosted by Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies in Nairobi. Addressing delegates from across Africa and representatives from Terumo Corporation Japan, Mr. Kimtai […]

 Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale today, visited the Ministry of Health headquarters for a familiarization tour, where he held a brief meeting with outgoing CS Dr. Deborah Barasa. The visit follows the recent Cabinet reshuffle announced by H.E. President Dr. William Ruto on 26th March 2025, which saw Hon. Duale appointed to lead the health docket, while Dr. Barasa transitions to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry. Hon. Duale reaffirmed his […]