His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has received a technical team from the K-Rice Belt Initiative of South Korea, who updated him on the outcome of their visit and plans to increase rice production, improve food security and ultimately reduce reliance on rice imports. Led by Jae-Hyeon Ryu, the team comprising agricultural experts, told the President about their pre-feasibility study and assessment of potential sites in the country, adding […]

The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, sent a message of congratulations to President of the Republic of India, H.E. Smt Droupadi Murmu, on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day of India. In his message, President Ramkalawan, stated: “This year commemorates an important anniversary since the constitution of the Republic of India came into force. India’s phenomenal progress over the past seven decades is a testament […]

HM King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the Governor-General of Australia, Mr. David Hurley, on the occasion of the National Day of his country. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His warmest congratulations to Hurley and extends His best wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Australian people. "I am deeply satisfied with the relations based on close friendship, fruitful cooperation and mutual esteem between […]

On the occasion of the 75th Republic Day of India, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, sent a message of congratulations to Prime Minister of the Republic of India, H.E. Sri Narendra Modi. In his message, President Ramkalawan, stated: “This historic day is a celebration of India’s journey as a Republic and serves as a powerful reminder of the core values of democracy that is the […]

HM King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of India, Mrs. Droupadi Murmu, on the occasion of the national day of her country. On this occasion, the Sovereign extends warm congratulations to Droupadi Murmu, and wishes for further progress and prosperity for the Indian people. "I should like to take this opportunity to say how keen I am to continue working with you to […]

Mali's junta announced yesterday the end of a 2015 peace agreement with armed separatist groups. Should fighting intensify, it’s critical that the warring parties abide by international humanitarian law—the laws of war—and protect civilians against dangers arising from military operations. In a statement read on national television, Col. Abdoulaye Maïga, spokesperson for the Malian military government, ascertained the “absolute inapplicability” of the peace agreement due to other signatories’ “change of posture,” the commission […]

Imeldah Chulu lives near Matero level 1 hospital in Lusaka District, Zambia. The hospital houses one of the six community-based cholera treatment units in the district, adding to the two bigger cholera treatment centres at the National Heroes Stadium and Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital.  One of Chulu’s male relatives recently fell ill after purchasing food and drink from a shop near his home. He was rushed to a nearby […]

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) in Yaoundé signed a EUR200 million financing facility to support the Government of Cameroon in the implementation of its National Development Strategy. Dr. George Elombi, Executive Vice-President, Governance, Legal and Corporate Services, signed the facility agreement on behalf of Afreximbank while Louis Paul Motaze, Minister of Finance, signed for the Government of Cameroon during a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance. […]

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has in line with government’s robust industrialization agenda, commissioned the Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited, on Thursday, 26th January, 2024 in Tema. The operationalisation of the two million barrels per annum refinery is a pivotal step towards securing Ghana’s collective energy future, and represents yet another important demonstration of the co-operation between the public and private sectors, one of which has enabled […]