Month: May 2025

 Eastern and Southern Africa are at a pivotal moment to transform their food systems into engines of economic growth, and development. With a rapidly growing population, urbanization, and shifting dietary preferences, the region is experiencing a surge in demand for safe, nutritious, and accessible food. At the same time, challenges like climate change, land degradation, and supply chain inefficiencies are forcing a rethinking of how food is produced, processed, and […]

 The National Confederation of Eritrean Workers organized a series of activities in connection with International Workers Day under the theme “Productivity through Conscious Participation.” The activities included general knowledge, literature, and photo competitions among government workers. These focused on themes such as labor and productivity, the history of the Eritrean labor movement and global labor struggles, the political and revolutionary history of Eritrea, and general global awareness. Awards were presented […]

 International Workers Day was observed at the Expo Compound under the theme “Productivity through Conscious Participation.” The event was attended by Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, members of the diplomatic community, representatives of UN offices in Eritrea, and other invited guests. Mr. Kibreab Kidane, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers, stated that global labor conditions are changing due to technological advancements, climate change, migration, war, and […]

 More than 500 civilians have been killed in North Darfur state, Sudan, over the past three weeks, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Thursday.  “The horror unfolding in Sudan knows no bounds,” Volker Türk said in a statement calling for an end to the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and former ally the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now in its third year. He noted that three days […]

 An anthrax outbreak is compounding the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), driving up humanitarian needs and further limiting access to basic services. The escalating crisis is also widening critical gaps in healthcare and protection, amid a broader surge in infectious diseases. And with nearly seven million people forcibly displaced by violence since advances by M23 rebels earlier this year, the DRC is facing one […]

 Dr. Patrick Nomo has resumed his role as Chief Director of the Ministry of Finance, two years after his transfer to the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation. At a staff gathering to bid farewell to outgoing Chief Director Ms. Eva Mends and welcome Dr. Nomo, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson commended Ms. Mends for her distinguished service.  He highlighted her leadership in navigating the economic crisis, securing […]

 The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (www.IsDBInstitute.org) is delighted to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent for the Institute’s groundbreaking solution, the Smart Voucher System. The Patent number 12282916 was granted on 22 April 2025. The Smart Voucher System is a blockchain-based solution designed to allow regulatory authorities to authorize selected service providers (e.g., privatized enterprises, schools, and hospitals) to provide goods or […]