The Minister for Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi has unveiled government plans to extend internet connectivity to all sub-counties through a loan acquired from the Exim Bank of China. Baryomunsi said that with the US$150 million, government will go beyond its ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs) and district headquarters) to connect all sub-counties to the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI). “This is vital for ensuring that all regions […]

 The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, today accepted the milestone in the island nation's preparations to host the prestigious tournament next May. At a ceremony held at State House, the President of Seychelles Football Federation, Mr. Elvis Chetty officially handed over the ball to President Ramkalawan. The gesture signifies FIFA's formal acknowledgment of Seychelles as the event's host nation. President Ramkalawan expressed his gratitude and pride, highlighting […]

 The Committee on Education and Sports has recommended that eligibility for registration as a teacher is a degree in education or a relevant degree, and a post graduate diploma in education for pre-primary, primary and secondary school teachers. The recommendation is contained in the report on the National Teacher’s Bill, 2023 that was presented by the Committee Chairperson, Hon. James Kubeketerya during the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 26 November 2024. […]

 The Deputy Minister Alvin Botes will co-chair the South Africa-Poland Political Consultations with his counterpart, HE Mr Andrzej Szejna, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, on 29 November 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. The consultations will provide an opportunity for the Deputy Minister and his counterpart to review the state of bilateral political relations with a view to consolidating and further enhancing diplomatic […]

 President William Ruto has called for the strengthening of African institutions to champion the African agenda. The President said African institutions have a deep understanding of the continent’s economy and the unique challenges it faces. He explained that they are, therefore, able to provide customised solutions, and cited the African Export-Import Bank as an example. “We see the value in growing African institutions that understand our landscape and our economies. […]

 The President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has confirmed that the Tumaini talks with hold-out groups in Nairobi, Kenya, are not intended to negotiate a new parallel deal or to replace or dismantle the existing Revitalized Peace Agreement. “Our collective vision, we the signatories to the 2018 peace agreement, is to bridge the gap, to understand the reservations of the hold-out groups, accommodate these reservations within the existing agreement, […]

 The first cargo flight carrying critical drugs and medical supplies has arrived in Blue Nile state, amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, the first humanitarian flight to the region since the conflict began 19 months ago, Save the Children said. The planeload of medical supplies and medicines including antibiotics such as amoxicillin, which is used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, landed at Damazine Airport on 25 November after government […]

 The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved grants worth €44.16 million to Chad  on 22 November 2024 to construct the roughly 50 km Kyabé-Mayo section of the road between Kyabé and Singako. a distance of 49.5 km, combined with the construction of a 55-metre bridge. The funding comprises a grant of €3.2 million from the African Development Fund, the Bank Group’s concessional funding window and another grant of […]

 World leaders adopted a bold, forward-looking declaration on Tuesday at a global forum to advance peace as war rages on, from Gaza and Lebanon to Sudan and Ukraine. Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and combatting hate speech and mis- and disinformation are part of the plan to bolster peace and mutual understanding as Heads of State and Government, including kings, presidents and prime ministers from Cabo Verde, Senegal […]