Month: August 2025

  In a message released ahead of the Day, Mr. Guterres honoured the “extraordinary” contributions of people of African descent across every sphere of human endeavour. The Secretary-General also recognised the “long shadows” of slavery and colonialism, which include systemic racism, unequal economies and societies, and the digital divide (between those who are able to benefit from digital technology, and those who don’t have access). Mr. Guterres hailed the Global Digital Compact – adopted […]

  Agriculture and Irrigation are key pillars for enhancing food and water security and supporting sustainable economic development efforts. 144.8 billion EGP in total targeted investments for the agriculture and irrigation sectors in the FY 2025/2026 plan. Continue expanding agricultural land reclamation programs, improving crop yield per feddan, and increasing water use efficiency. The Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation reviewed the targets for the agriculture and irrigation […]

  Kenya Engineer Magazine (www.KenyaEngineer.co.ke), the definitive publication for engineers, industrial professionals, and technology leaders, is excited to announce that the September–October 2025 issue (Vol. 53, Issue 5) is now in circulation. This issue focuses on Infrastructure — a sector at the heart of Kenya’s economic transformation. From mega transport projects and energy developments to smart city solutions, we unpack the technologies, policies, and strategies shaping the region’s future. Inside the September–October 2025 Issue: […]

  The UAE expressed its solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt following a train derailment in Matrouh Governorate, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Egypt over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a […]

  As part of UNOWAS continued engagement, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Ms. Barrie Freeman, concluded today a two-day visit to Liberia to support the launching of the National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, and Security (PAN/JPS). Anchored in United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 and its subsequent resolutions 2419 and 2535, Liberia’s NAP/YPS is a strategic framework to guide and unify collective […]

  The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the United Nations’ new Roadmap for Libya, presented to the UN Security Council by Hanna Tetteh, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on August 21, 2025. The Roadmap aims to put an end to the Libyan crisis through a political process based on the unification […]

  Djibouti has hailed the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) for its critical role in stabilising Somalia. During a visit to Djiboutian forces in Beletweyne, northwest of Mogadishu, Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister Abdoulkader Omar reaffirmed his country’s commitment to Somalia’s peace support process. The minister, leading a high-level delegation on a maiden visit to Somalia, was accompanied by AUSSOM Deputy Head of Mission, Ambassador Mouktar Osman […]

  On the afternoon of August 30, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Tianjin Guest House with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, who was in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025. President Xi noted that Egypt was the first Arab and African country to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, and China-Egypt relations are now at their best in history. Next year marks the […]

  On September 1, 2025, Sidi Ould Tah will officially take office as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), succeeding Akinwumi Adesina. Elected on May 29, 2025, with 76.18% of the vote, Sidi Ould Tah thus becomes the first Mauritanian to hold this strategic position for the continent’s economic development. Africa24 will provide a full coverage of this historic ceremony and the related events surrounding the inauguration of the […]