Month: July 2025

 At an activity assessment meeting held on 7 and 8 July, the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Southern Region called for enhanced organizational capacity, particularly among young women. According to the report presented at the meeting, 65% of the programs planned for 2025 have been completed. In addition, 118 women have been elected as area administrators and managing directors, and 850 women as village coordinators. Encouraging awareness-raising […]

 Three dams have been constructed in Mai-Mne sub-zone, Southern Region, at a cost of over 20 million Nakfa. The construction was carried out through a joint effort by the Southern Region administration and members of the Defense Forces. The dams, with capacities of 250,000, 85,000, and 75,000 cubic meters respectively, are expected to make a significant contribution to the provision of water for both the population and livestock in the […]

 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) launched the second edition of Foundations and Evolution of Structured Trade Finance, a landmark publication on a specialised field of trade finance shaped by decades of real-world application. Authored by Professor Benedict O. Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank and a pivotal figure in the development of Structured Trade Finance (STF), the book provides a practical, step-by-step guide to structuring trade […]

 According to the World Bank's April 2025 Burkina Faso Economic Update, the country's economy grew by 4.9% in 2024 compared to 3.0% in 2023. Real per capita GDP growth also increased from 0.7% to 2.5% over the same period. This acceleration is attributed mainly to the performance of services and agriculture, supported by an improved security situation, favorable weather conditions, and increased government support to the agriculture sector. However, inflation increased […]

 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend best wishes as the people of South Sudan mark their country’s independence day on July 9.   We reaffirm the friendship between the people of our two countries, which began decades before South Sudan’s independence in 2011.  We look forward to continuing to work together to ensure a more peaceful and prosperous future that benefits the people of […]

 Mineral-rich African countries are accelerating the rollout of refineries and processing facilities to strengthen local beneficiation, reduce raw material exports and retain more mineral value within national economies. Amid this wave of value-added industrialization, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders - will highlight the continent’s downstream mining sector and connect African stakeholders with global investors to unlock new opportunities. Under the theme From […]

 From 29 June to 4 July 2025, Zimbabwe conducted its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) to assess the country’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats under the International Health Regulations (2005). The JEE, coordinated by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) with support from WHO and partners, marks a critical milestone in strengthening Zimbabwe’s public health emergency preparedness and response systems. The JEE is […]

 Noting increased reports of continued military build-up in and around Tripoli, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly urges all parties to refrain from using force, particularly in densely populated areas, and to avoid any actions or political rhetoric that could trigger escalation or lead to renewed clashes.   As reiterated in the Security Council press statement on 17 May, UNSMIL reminds all political and security actors of […]