Staff Writer

  The Government of Grenada has formally proposed the establishment of a trilateral oil and gas coordination commission involving Venezuela and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, as part of efforts to delimit maritime boundaries and develop its nascent offshore hydrocarbon industry. For Grenada – which is seeking to ramp up exploration activities alongside its resource-rich neighbors – the mandate is to define clear maritime zones for leasing and exploration and […]

  The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency  Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a proclamation declaring Wednesday, October 29, 2025 as “National Youth Day” and it is to be observed throughout the Republic as a working holiday. According to a Foreign Ministry release, the proclamation calls on all international organizations, ministries and agencies concerned, public corporations, and citizens of Liberia to join the Ministry of Youth and […]

  The two recipients of the 2025 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics, under the Development Solutions Achievement category, delivered lectures on ‎their award-winning projects at the IsDB Headquarters in Jeddah on 22 October 2025. In separate presentations, Mr. Afdhal Aliasar, team leader of the Medikids project, and Mr. Salah El Sadi, Founder&CEO of Blue Filter, discussed their prize-winning projects and highlighted the ways in […]

  The World Bank today released the Sixth Edition of its annual Liberia Economic Update, titled “From Stabilization to Inclusion – Pathways to Resilient Growth and Productive Jobs.” The report, focusing on Liberia’s recent economic developments, analyzes the status of the private sector and how it can be strengthened to deliver productive jobs. The report highlights the importance of unlocking employment potential which requires enabling firm growth, expanding production capacity, […]

  Back Contact (BC) solar technology is emerging as the cornerstone of the next industrial phase for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects by combining record-setting efficiency with lower production costs. By 2030, PV is expected to account for more than 70% of new renewable energy capacity, making it the single largest renewable power source worldwide. By 2050, cumulative installations could reach 18,200GW, meeting nearly half of global electricity demand. However, the […]

  Parliament has approved government’s proposal to borrow funds to strengthen cancer care in Uganda through the establishment of regional oncology centres in Mbale and Arua. The resolution authorises government to borrow up to €9.4 million from UniCredit Bank Austria for the construction and equipping of the Mbale Oncology Centre, and US$36.5 million from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for the construction of the Arua Oncology Centre and procurement of […]

  The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, signed the Barcelona Declaration on Tuberculosis (TB), marking South Africa’s formal commitment to a renewed global parliamentary movement to eradicate TB within a generation. The declaration was co-signed by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, during a special signing ceremony held in Parliament yesterday. In her address at the ceremony, the Speaker reaffirmed Parliament’s leadership role in championing the […]

  The Foreign Affairs Department hosted the Prize and Certificate Ceremony for the 2025 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secondary School Essay Competition, celebrating the creativity and insight of young Seychellois writers. This year’s competition focused on the theme “How can innovation enhance SADC industrialisation and sustainable economic growth and development?”, encouraging students to reflect on the role of innovation in shaping the region’s future. The ceremony was attended by […]

  President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Paris, France, to participate in the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum. The two-day event, which officially opens today, 29th October 2025, is a high-profile gathering that brings together government leaders, international organisations, civil society, experts, and businesses to discuss and foster new alliances to address conflicts, climate change, harness AI and technological advancement, and other global challenges. This year’s event […]