Staff Writer

  The Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program signed the Membership Agreement with the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, officially welcoming the country as a new Member. The signing ceremony took place in Abuja on the sidelines of the 5th AATB Board of Governors Meeting, hosted by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Agreement was signed between Eng. Nasser Al-Thekair, GM Trade&Business Development at the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), […]

  The United Arab Emirates announced today the allocation of USD 15 million to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in support of its humanitarian response for Sudan and neighboring countries, during the UNHCR Pledging Conference for the 2026 Global Appeal. The contribution reinforces the UAE’s continued commitment to supporting populations affected by conflict and instability. His Excellency Jamal Al Musharakh, UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations […]

  The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the following new Members on the Board of the Seychelles Islands Development Company Ltd (IDC): Mrs. Sherin Francis Mr. Michael Nalletamby Mr. Patrick Labalche Mr. Rodney Quatre Mr. Francis Lebon Their appointment is in accordance with Section 58 (1) (d) and Section 58 (1) (e) of the Public Enterprises Act, 2023, respectively. Their appointment is effective from 1st December 2025, […]

  A new study by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is exploring how mobile phone messaging can improve tuberculosis (TB) treatment adherence in Ethiopia and Liberia, two of the continent’s most affected countries. The research is supported by a US$100,000 grant from the World Bank and is running from 17 November to 12 December 2025. It is being carried out in partnership with the Ministries […]

  The Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program and the Federal Republic of Nigeria formalized a partnership with the signing of the AATB Membership Agreement, officially welcoming Nigeria as the Program’s newest member country. The signing ceremony took place in Abuja on the sidelines of the 5th AATB Board of Governors Meeting, hosted by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Membership Agreement was signed by Eng. Adeeb Y. Al Aama, […]

  The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has welcomed the Central Energy Fund’s (CEF) marked improvement in financial performance for the 2024/25 financial year, following the entity’s briefing to the committee on Tuesday on its annual report. The CEF Group reported a net profit of R553 million for the year under review, representing a 194% turnaround from the previous financial year’s R552 million loss. The improvement is attributed […]

  President Dr. Patrick Herminie’s high-level working visit to Assomption Island on Monday 1st December, 2025, culminated in significant commitments to advancing sustainable development, strengthening environmental protections, and enhancing security measures on the island. The visit highlighted the government’s strategic approach to balancing infrastructure development with environmental preservation. During the visit, the President announced the formation of a dedicated Commission of Inquiry, established on 28th November, 2025, to investigate potential breaches of […]

  The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) deliberately killed civilians, took hostages, pillaged and destroyed mosques, schools, and health clinics during a large-scale attack in April on Zamzam, the largest camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in North Darfur State, Amnesty International said in a new report published today. These violations must be investigated as war crimes under international law. The report, “A refuge destroyed: RSF violations in Darfur’s Zamzam camp for […]

  The National Assembly yesterday moved to strengthen executive oversight by adopting several amendments to the Rules of the National Assembly, including the establishment of a Committee on the Presidency. By giving the green light to this committee, the NA will, for the first time, have a dedicated, rule-based structure for scrutinising the Presidency’s operations and budget. The decision to establish the committee follows extensive research and several calls for […]