Month: May 2025

 Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will undertake an official Working Visit to the Republic of France from 19 – 24 May 2025, for the South Africa-France Investment Conference. The Visit is aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries and, most importantly, mobilising investments in order to realise the country’s economic growth and transformation objectives. South Africa and France enjoy cordial relations underpinned by a robust bilateral cooperation programme in […]

 A delegation from the Kenya Health Care Federation (KHF), led by CEO Dr. Tim Theuri, today held talks with the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, to explore opportunities for collaboration in strengthening Kenya’s health system. The meeting focused on how the private sector can support the government in bridging critical gaps in logistics, funding, and health commodities. The delegation expressed readiness to partner with the […]

 A seminar focusing on the meaning of Independence and the sacrifices made to achieve and safeguard national sovereignty was conducted in Barentu. The event was organized by the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary. Brig. Gen. Eyob Fesehaye (Halibai), Commander of the Western Command of the Eritrean Defense Forces, emphasized that independence goes beyond mere words, carrying deep significance and an […]

 Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, today commended the ongoing efforts to strengthen health service delivery through the National Equipment Service Programme (NESP), a joint initiative of the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors. Dr. Oluga received a progress update from the NESP Implementation Committee, led by Dr. Isaac Kimani, detailing current interventions to equip public health facilities with modern medical technologies. The multi-agency team, comprising officers from […]

 World Museum Day was observed at the national level today at the National Museum of Eritrea under the theme “Museums and the Rapid Transformation of Society.” The occasion in which Ministers and other dignitaries attended was officially opened by Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports. The program featured displays portraying the history, culture, and the Eritrean people’s struggle for independence. The display included depictions of the armed struggle […]

 As part of efforts to strengthen the health sector under Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale today visited Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH) to assess progress in accelerating Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Hosted by the hospital’s Board of Directors, chaired by Sen. Kembi Gitura, Hon. Duale held a consultative meeting with the hospital’s senior management, where he received a briefing on key services […]

 On the margins of the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad, H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the AU Commission, held a productive meeting with H.E. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. They discussed strengthening AUC–Arab League strategic partnership in the areas of development,&diplomacy. The Chairperson briefed on the AU’s ongoing efforts to promote political dialogue in Sudan&Libya,&support to stabilisation in Somalia. They both underscored the importance of […]

 On the margins of the League of Arab States Summit in Baghdad, H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the AU Commission, met with H.E. @antonioguterres, Secretary-General of the @UN. They reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the AU&the UN, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in peace support operations,&coordinated engagement on the political process & preventive diplomacy.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).    

 The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice, Ms Jane Mananiso, welcomed the long-term sentence, of eight life terms, for convicted rapist Mr Moses Gqesha. Mr Gqesha’s charges included kidnapping, robbery with aggravating circumstances, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, theft, and multiple counts of rape to a gender-based violence activist, Ms Andisiwe Andy Kawa on 9 December 2010, at King's Beach in Summerstrand, Gqeberha. Mr […]