Staff Writer

  The Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Policy remains the cornerstone of government's approach to affirming African cultural values in the face of globalisation, strengthening the contribution of indigenous knowledge to social and economic development in South Africa, and interfacing IKS with other knowledge systems, said the Director-General of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Mlungisi Cele. Dr Cele was addressing indigenous knowledge holders, traditional leaders and government officials on 27 October […]

  State House is pleased to inform the public that President Dr. Patrick Herminie, who was sworn in as the 6th President of the Republic of Seychelles on 26 October 2025, has received widespread messages of congratulations from the international community. Warm wishes have been extended by Heads of State and Government, regional and international organizations, diplomatic partners, and members of the Seychellois diaspora across the globe. These messages reflect […]

  The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan expressed today grave alarm at escalating atrocities surrounding the fall of El Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), having gathered direct and harrowing testimonies from survivors that reveal systematic and ongoing attacks against civilians. Despite immense challenges in accessing information, initial investigations point to a deliberate pattern of ethnically targeted executions of unarmed civilians, assaults, sexual violence, widespread looting and destruction of […]

  We are alarmed by reports that several people have been killed during protests over the outcome of the 12 October presidential election. We call on the security forces to refrain from use of lethal force, and on the protesters to demonstrate peacefully. The authorities must fully abide by their obligations under international human rights law, and political leaders and their supporters must refrain from violence and hate speech. We […]

  On October 28, the 2nd Africa International Agricultural Expo (2025 AIAE) opened in Nairobi with the support of Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. The event brought together over 200 policymakers, innovators, farmers, investors, and trade facilitators, along with more than 160 exhibitors from Asia, Africa, and other parts of the world. Ambassador Guo Haiyan and Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh, Principal Secretary for Agriculture, addressed the audience at the Opening Ceremony. Ambassador Guo said that Africa is a land […]

  The Ministry of Health, through NASCOP, NSDCC, KRCS, county governments, partners and communities, is committed to ending new HIV infections in Kenya. Under the leadership of Dr Mulwa, Head of NASCOP, the team is driving the implementation of the HIV Prevention Operational Plan 2025/2026 a key framework supported by The Global Fund and other partners to strengthen HIV prevention efforts across the country. The plan underscores Kenya’s progressive approach […]

  Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga, on 29 October 2025, held a consultative meeting with the Principal Secretary for the National Treasury, Dr Chris Kiptoo, to deliberate on key priority areas aimed at accelerating the realisation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The discussions that took place at Treasury building centred on securing sustainable budgetary support for strategic health programmes designed to […]

  The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mr. Didier Dogley as the new Chairperson of the Board of the Islands Development Company (IDC), effective 29th October 2025. Mr. Dogley brings to the role over three decades of distinguished public service and leadership in the fields of environment, sustainable development, tourism, and climate resilience. His extensive career in Government and international engagement has equipped him with […]

  South Sudan faces a renewed slide into full-scale conflict unless urgent international action is taken, the UN-appointed independent investigative body examining human rights there warned on Wednesday. Addressing the UN General Assembly, the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan highlighted escalating armed clashes, political detentions, and widespread human rights violations, calling for coordinated efforts to safeguard civilians and uphold justice. “South Sudan’s political transition is falling apart,” Commissioner Barney Afako told the Assembly. “The […]