[[{"value":"First, the Prime Minister received the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Anna M. Pont, with whom she discussed the Government's priorities for the national education sector and the achievements of the United Nations System. "We had a very fruitful conversation about the kind of support that is desired and current developments in inclusive education and digital education, which are two areas, in particular, where the UN is providing technical support in […]

[[{"value":"Liberia's revered international cultural icon, Princess Fatu Gayflor, met with H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Tuesday, April 2nd, at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia. She paid a courtesy call to the President to congratulate him on his election and make it known that she fully supports his Government's agenda on culture and tourism.  During the meeting, Princess Fatu Gayflor made it clear that she is deeply concerned about the […]

[[{"value":"Network International (Network) (www.Network.global/), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has entered into a strategic partnership with leading fintech solutions provider, Souhoola, to enable merchants with the capability to offer ‘Buy-Now-Pay-Later’ (BNPL) payments at its networkpay point of sale terminals in Egypt. This collaboration marks a significant leap forward in enhancing access to finance for both banked and unbanked consumers in Egypt. […]

[[{"value":"President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill, the Agricultural Product Standards Amendment Bill, 2023 and the Correctional Services Amendment Act. National Veldfire Act The amended National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998, will amongst other key provisions;   Provide for the facilitation of the formation of fire protection associations by a municipality and a traditional council;  Compel a municipality, state-owned enterprise, public entity […]

[[{"value":"A delegation the United States Congress visited Mauritius March 26-27 to assess the implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).   The visit underscored the United States’ commitment to deepening the economic cooperation between our two countries and to support Mauritius’ continued utilization of AGOA benefits. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in Mauritius&Seychelles."}]]    

[[{"value":"The U.S. Embassy condemns the utter lack of transparency and due process in the March 30 arrest of former Juba mayor Kalisto Ladu by security personnel in South Sudan. His detention is yet another example of the South Sudanese transitional government’s failure to open civic and political space for its citizens.  We call on transitional government authorities to respect the rule of law and provide a public accounting of Mr. Ladu’s […]

[[{"value":"Responding to a decision by Uganda’s Constitutional Court to only revoke parts of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 (AHA), a law which prompted rising attacks against LGBTI people, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “We are dismayed that the Court has turned its back on its responsibility to fully uphold Uganda’s Constitution which protects the human rights of all people, including rights to equality and […]

[[{"value":"The Uganda National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is seeking an additional Shs23.7 billion to settle tax obligations for 120,000 tablet computers procured for the upcoming national population census scheduled for May this year. The tablet computers cost Shs132 billion.  With the Executive Director of UBOS, Chris Mukiza, at the forefront, alongside officials from the finance ministry, they appeared before the Committeeon Finance, Planning and Economic Development to present their Ministerial Policy […]

[[{"value":"Kenya and Ghana have signed seven agreements aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries. President William Ruto said the MoUs, including some signed by business associations from Kenya and Ghana, are aimed at facilitating trade and investment between the two nations. The goal, he said, is to expand opportunities for business, the private sector and peoples of the two nations. Other MoUs include cooperation in science and technology, […]