Month: March 2025

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, attended the 41st Cultural Symposium. The symposium, organized by the armed forces, marked celebrations of Martyrs' and Veterans' Day. It was held under the title "Noble People”, at Al-Manara International Conference Center, in New Cairo.  The symposium was attended by senior state officials, armed forces commanders and police, as well as the families […]

 The Ministry of Water and Environment has come under scrutiny by the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) for failing to seek parliamentary approval for an additional expenditure of Shs25.3 billion in the Strategic Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project. Appearing before the committee chaired by Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi on Tuesday, 11 March 2024, ministry officials led by Permanent Secretary Alfred Okot failed to justify why they did not process a […]

 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today called on H.E. Mr. Dharambeer Gokhool, President of the Republic of Mauritius, at the State House. 2. The two leaders exchanged views on deepening the special and close bilateral ties between India and Mauritius. In this context, they recalled the shared history between the two countries and the existence of strong people-to-people linkages. Prime Minister noted that it was an honour for him to […]

 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration aimed at promoting economic resilience, enhancing financial governance, and driving sustainable growth across the West African region. A high-level delegation from WAIFEM, led by the Director General, Dr. Baba Yusuf Musa, paid a courtesy visit to the ECOWAS Commission and was warmly received […]

 The UK and Kenya have joined forces to hold a three-day workshop for Kenyan officials to improve regulations that underpin the running of businesses in Kenya. The event, held in the East-African economic hub of Nairobi, aims to address challenges faced by business while operating in Kenya and targets both homegrown and those looking to establish themselves in the country. It will also provide Kenyan officials with the tools to […]

 The 15th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa (www.Orange.com) and the Middle East will open for submissions on Monday, March 11, 2025. Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint have until May 18, 2025, to submit their project on the website (https://apo-opa.co/3XHnehU). Since 2011, the OSVP prize has been rewarding innovative start-up projects that use and develop new technologies to make a positive impact in Africa and the […]

 The 50th anniversary of the ‘Black Sunday’ massacre, perpetrated against innocent residents of Akordet by the Ethiopian Derg regime, was commemorated on 9 March. The massacre, carried out under the motto “We Need the Eritrean Land and Not Its People” on Sunday, 9 March 1975, claimed the lives of 467 innocent Akordet residents, leaving 130 others injured. Speaking on the significance of commemorating the 50th anniversary, Mr. Isak Tium, Administrator […]

 Africa's copper industry is poised for growth in 2025, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia – the continent’s largest producers – leading market expansion. Both countries are investing in new production mines, mineral exploration campaigns and the modernization of existing facilities to increase output. Against this backdrop, the upcoming African Mining Week in Cape Town will highlight the latest industry trends, showcase lucrative opportunities and connect African […]