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  On his personal behalf and on behalf of the people of Seychelles, His Excellency President Dr. Patrick Herminie would like to express his heartfelt condolences following the passing of football legend Mr. Rolly Baker, a true pioneer of Seychellois football. Mr. Rolly Baker was more than just a footballer; he was a trailblazer who helped lay the foundation for the beautiful game in Seychelles. As a proud member of […]

  President Dr. Patrick Herminie has submitted his proposed list of Cabinet Ministers to the National Assembly for approval, following his victory in the October 2025 presidential election. This submission represents a key step in the formation of the new Government. The National Assembly will now review and deliberate on the proposed nominations in accordance with constitutional procedures. The final composition of the Cabinet will be officially announced upon completion […]

  The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture successfully began its week-long oversight visit to the Eastern Cape yesterday by visiting farmer production support units, including Ncera Macadamia Nuts Farm in Ncera Village in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and Zanyokhwe Farmer Production Support Unit in Keiskamahoek in the Amahlathi Local Municipality, to assess the state of their operations. The committee heard that Ncera Macadamia Nuts Farm, which was launched in 2005 […]

  On the outskirts of Addis Ababa, 30-year-old Behailu Seboka, founder of Askema Engineering, manufactures brake pads from discarded slaughterhouse materials. What began as a university project now employs 268 people and serves 6,400 customers across Ethiopia. "With the right support, we can prove that the circular economy is not only good for the environment but also for business," he says. Askema Engineering, an exhibitor at the 2025 Annual Meeting […]

  The Senegal-UK Chamber of Commerce (SENUKCHAM) will participate as a Strategic Partner at the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 conference and exhibition, taking place from December 9-10 in Dakar. As the MSGBC region cements its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing energy frontiers, the Chamber’s involvement underscores the expanding role of UK engagement across West Africa’s energy and extractive industries. In partnership with the British Embassy in Dakar, […]

  Vestergaard Sàrl (www.Vestergaard.com), the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (University of Ghana), and the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Ghana Health Service announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost malaria control research and innovation in Ghana. This agreement is a milestone in advancing the country’s leadership and self-sufficiency for the region in health research and malaria elimination, reflecting a commitment to public–private […]

  Saudi authorities should immediately release 10 Nubian Egyptians who have been unjustly detained for over 5 years, Human Rights Watch said today. On September 6, 2025, the Specialized Criminal Court (SCC) in Riyadh reduced the sentences of the prisoners on appeal, yet all 10 remain unjustly detained. Saudi authorities arrested the 10 men in July 2020 and held them without charge or trial for over a year. The SCC initially sentenced the men to […]

  Gebeya Inc. (www.Gebeya.com), a platform technology company empowering Africans in the service economy , today announced the launch of Gebeya Dala, a revolutionary AI-powered app builder engineered specifically for the African context. Born from the need to overcome unique local barriers to tech creation, Gebeya Dala empowers anyone, from curious teenagers to aspiring entrepreneurs, to build their first digital product by simply describing it in their own language. The […]

  Cameroon’s post-election period has been marred with violence, with at least four people killed allegedly by security forces, dozens injured, and hundreds more arrested across the country since the October 12, 2025 presidential election, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately rein in their security forces, promptly and impartially investigate the excessive use of force, and release all those wrongfully held.  The Constitutional Council announced on October […]