Month: April 2025

 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today received H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the newly elected Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, at State House Entebbe. During a meeting, President Museveni extended his heartfelt congratulations and reaffirmed Uganda’s continued support to the African Union’s vision and mission. H.E Youssouf, a seasoned diplomat from Djibouti, was elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission in February 2025. He succeeded H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat of […]

 Across the globe, effective public service stands as the cornerstone of sustainable governance and development. From Europe to Asia, the drive to professionalise public administration has transformed nations by ensuring citizens receive timely, efficient and equitable services. In Africa—where rapid urbanisation, economic transformation and social inclusion remain at the forefront of developmental agendas—public service reform is not merely an administrative necessity but a bold vision for achieving resilient, empowered communities. […]

 The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned by reports of clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in Opposition in Morobo and Yei counties, Central Equatoria State, which have led to civilian displacement and casualties. The Mission calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and restoration of calm, given already fragile political and security conditions in the country.  UNMISS appeals to […]

 The human rights record of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, in a meeting in Geneva that will be webcast live. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic is one of 14 States to be reviewed by the UPR Working Group during its upcoming session from 28 April to […]

 The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) voiced concerns on Thursday about the disconnect between local government's strategic plans and the reality of service delivery in communities. The committee received a briefing on the South African Local Government Association’s (SALGA) strategic plan (2022-2027) and the 2024/25 second and third-quarter financial and non-financial performance reports. Departments present these plans and reports to parliamentary committees to ensure accountability, transparency […]

 The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources, Mr Mpho Modise, acknowledges that the Department of Agriculture has set aside R1.7 billion to support 6000 farmers nationally to create 3000 jobs. Mr Modise apologises for the incorrect figures that are in the media statement that was issued on behalf of the committee on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. “Upon further examination of the funding allocation, we […]

 The Tunisian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release lawyer Ahmed Souab and drop all charges against him, as they stem solely from his exercise of his right to freedom of expression and his professional duties as a lawyer, Amnesty International said today. Souab, a lawyer and former judge, was arrested on 21 April 2025, by the anti-terrorism brigade following comments he made criticizing the “conspiracy case” trial during a press […]

 Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale today inaugurated the Independent Investigative Committee on Tissue and Organ Transplant Services at Afya House, Nairobi, pursuant to Gazette Notice No. 78 dated 23rd April 2025 The committee, chaired by Prof. Elizabeth Bukusi, has been established in response to public concern over serious allegations of malpractice and ethical violations in organ transplant procedures at Mediheal Group of Hospitals. “This is a moment of reckoning. We are not just […]

 The Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo has opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with Uganda set on securing trade and investment potential of around USD 5 billion over the next five years. A high powered delegation led by the Finance Minister Hon. Matia Kasaija, comprises Energy Minister Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Agriculture Minister in charge of Animal Husbandry, Hon Bright Rwamirama, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Amb Betty O. Bigombe, […]