Month: September 2025

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the role of diplomacy in advancing national development as Uganda’s Heads of Mission gathered on the third day of the Annual Ambassadors’ Conference at Gulu University. Convened under the theme “Strengthening the Foreign Service’s Contribution to National Development”, the meeting has provided a platform for reviewing the performance of Missions abroad and aligning them with the country’s broader […]

  The final of the ECOMIG Inter-Agency Football Tournament was held on Saturday, 6th of September 2025, at the Mini Stadium in West Serekunda, The Gambia. After several weeks of intense competition, the ECOMIG team won the trophy, confirming its team spirit and resilience. The final rankings placed ECOMIG in first place, followed by the Gambian Armed Forces (GAF) in second place and the Gambian Police Force (GPF) in third place. […]

  His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, on the occasion of her country’s independence day. In this message, HM the King conveys His sincere congratulations to Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, along with His best wishes for further progress and prosperity for the Macedonian people. The Sovereign also took the opportunity to stress the Kingdom’s determination to strengthen […]

  International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on 8 September to highlight the importance of high literacy rates in society. The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is committed to creating an environment that supports readers and encourages a culture of reading across all ages. From story time to digital skills, public libraries across the Western Cape are opening doors to opportunity and lifelong learning. The […]

  The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in the Northern Cape Region welcomes Cabinet’s pronouncement of Ms. Karabelo Mojanaga as the Regional Executive Manager (REM) of SASSA in the Northern Cape. The appointment was confirmed by the Minister in the Presidency, Ms. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, during a media briefing on Friday, 5 September 2025, on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. In her new […]

  The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that targeted security posts in southern regions of the Republic of Mali, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of law enforcement personnel. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE’s strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and […]

  The Minister of Tourism of Tourism, Patricia de Lille on behalf of Deputy President Paul Mashatile, today joined the community of Overstrand in a clean-up initiative that highlights the importance of collective responsibility in building cleaner and healthier living spaces. The Department congratulates Overstrand Municipality on receiving first place in the Western Cape Municipal Waste Management Recognition Programme last month, awarded by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development […]

  The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting Member States in building resilience against climate shocks, protecting vulnerable populations, and reducing the risks associated with extreme weather events that are becoming increasingly frequent due to climate change. As part of its humanitarian Monitoring and Evaluation mission to Guinea Bissau, the ECOWAS delegation on 5th September, 2025, concluded its 5 day assessment mission with […]

  At the African Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal, thirteen African countries convened for the first-ever ministerial deep dive on livestock, co-hosted by ILRI, AU-IBAR, and GIZ. The session placed livestock firmly at the centre of Africa’s food systems agenda, recognizing its potential to transform food security, livelihoods, and economic growth.  With Africa hosting 85% of the world’s livestock keepers but producing just 2.6% of global milk, ministers acknowledged […]