Month: June 2025

 President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing in South Africa of His Excellency Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu of the Republic of Zambia. Aged 68, President Lungu passed away on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in a Pretoria hospital where he had been receiving treatment for a number of weeks. On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to President Lungu’s […]

 This morning, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi performed Eid prayer at Egypt’s Islamic Cultural Center (Masjid Misr) in the New Administrative Capital. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the President was received at the mosque by Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly; Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, His Eminence Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb; Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr; Minister of Endowments, Dr. […]

 This sixth edition of the European Film Festival Mauritius, organised from 3 to 30 May 2025 to mark Europe Day and the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, featured films from seven EU Member States, various film genres as well as a ‘clin d’oeil’ to Mauritius-Europe collaboration in cinema. Freedom, resilience, solidarity and exchange were the key words of the Festival that has gathered 500 spectators in 5 locations of the island. Each screening […]

 The Indiana Pacers defeated Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-110, in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals (www.NBA.com). Pascal Siakam (Cameroon) led the Pacers with 19 points and 10 rebounds while Tyrese Haliburton finished with 14 points (2 3PM), 10 rebounds, and 6 assists in the victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander totaled 38 points (3 3PM), 5 rebounds, and 3 steals for the Thunder in the loss. The Indiana Pacers lead the best-of-seven […]

 "Peacekeeping today means more than protecting civilians from conflict. It means standing with communities to tackle health risks, improving living conditions, and showing we care."  This simple message from the Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s field office in Wau, Sam Korutaro Muhumure, captured the essence of the commitment of peacekeepers and the impact of their work on those they serve.  He was speaking during a new […]

 Her Excellency Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, today paid a courtesy visit to the the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She was received by Her Excellency Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The Deputy Chairperson warmly welcomed President Pirc Musar. Their discussions focused on strengthening Africa-Europe cooperation, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms, and shared priorities in new […]

 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa hailed here on Thursday the Royal Initiatives, and expressed admiration for the leadership and strong commitment of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in favor of peace, stability and development in Africa. In a joint Communiqué issued following his meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Mr. Nasser Bourita, Okudzeto Ablakwa hailed the leadership […]

 By Adrian Strydom, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Oil and Gas Alliance (www.SAOGA.org.za). Africa is at a turning point in its energy journey. As cities expand and industries grow, the demand for electricity is rising fast. By 2040, Africa will need nearly 1,200 gigawatts of power, yet 600 million (http://apo-opa.co/45H0Lq6) people still lack electricity, holding back development, healthcare, and education. This creates a major challenge: How can Africa expand […]