Month: June 2025

 Nationals residing in various cities of Angola, the Netherlands, and Mombasa, Kenya, have enthusiastically celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The celebratory events in the Angolan cities of Luanda, Benguela, Lubango, Cabinda, Sumbe, Moçâmedes, and others featured cultural and artistic programs that strengthened the attachment of nationals to their homeland. The nationals also expressed readiness to strengthen their participation and contribution to […]

 On a quiet sunny day in the village of Kuajiena Payam in Jur River, community members gather under the shade of a Morula tree to reflect on peace, security, justice, and the path ahead during an open dialogue focused on accountability through the military court system.   This engagement was conducted under the project, Advancing Accountability for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Crimes in South Sudan: Achieving Impact […]

 HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received Wednesday a copy of credentials of HE Ambassador of the Republic of Niger Amadou Madougou. HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished HE the Ambassador success in his duties, assuring him of all support to advance bilateral relations to closer cooperation in various fields.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of […]

 President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of renowned photographer, cultural activist and jazz organiser Rashid Lombard, who has passed away at the age of 74. Mr Lombard was an Esteemed Member of the National Order of Ikhamanga (Silver), which he received in 2014 for his excellent contribution to arts and culture and his dedication to promoting jazz music that has put South Africa on the […]

 Zimbabwe is overhauling how it tracks gender equality, following national consensus on a unified monitoring and reporting framework to fix fragmented systems, outdated data, inconsistent and unharmonized indicators for gender equality and women’s empowerment. More than 60 participants gathered in Harare from 27 to 28 May 2025 to validate the Gender Monitoring and Reporting Framework (GMRF). Hosted by the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development with […]

 Oando PLC (www.OandoPLC.com), Africa’s leading integrated energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), posted robust Audited Full Year (FY) 2024 financial results with a 44% increase in revenue to N4.1trillion compared to N2.9 trillion in FY 2023. In the upstream, Oando’s production witnessed a 3% increase to 23,727 boepd; made up of crude oil production which increased by 27% to 7,558 bopd, […]

 Industry leaders at the Mining in Motion 2025 summit spotlighted Ghana’s ongoing efforts to formalize its artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector. Participants on an India Gold Metaverse-sponsored session – titled Case Studies in ASGM Formalization: Learning from Successes and Addressing Challenges – emphasized that formalization has the potential to catalyze sustainability, build stronger communities and drive long-term economic growth. “We need regulatory and legislative changes that support small-scale […]

 The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Annual Report, titled “Reaching New Frontiers.” The report captures a landmark year showcasing a period of transformative growth, expanded geographic reach, record trade finance approvals, and strengthened commitments to sustainable and inclusive development across its Member Countries.   In 2024, ITFC demonstrated agility and resilience […]

 Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has called for enhanced leadership and accountability in national referral hospitals, emphasizing the need for governance standards that reflect the vital roles these institutions play in delivering quality healthcare. Speaking during his visit to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the CS reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the facility’s mandate and addressing any service delivery challenges. This follows recent public conversations and media coverage highlighting […]