Staff Writer

 On 22 February 2025, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa held a Lantern Festival themed activity at the famous Boeremark in Pretoria to promote traditional Chinese culture. Minister Li Zhigang attended the event. A number of exhibition areas were set up on the spot. Locals were invited to taste tangyuan, the traditional Chinese delicacy. They received Chinese culture themed books and souvenirs, watched Chinese martial arts and dance performances, and learned about […]

 The EU welcomes the meeting between Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and former presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane on 23 March as a positive step towards reconciliation in Mozambique. The EU encourages all political actors in Mozambique to continue to engage in a meaningful dialogue that leads to restoring trust in public institutions and brings about urgent reforms that meet the aspirations of the Mozambican people: democratic governance, respect for human rights, […]

 The Republic of Congo is expected to more than double natural gas production by 2027 according to an outlook by commodity company S&P Global Commodity Insights – technical partner of the Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF). This production increase will be driven primarily by Chinese developer Wing Wah’s Banga Kayo and energy major Eni’s Marine XII FLNG developments. The outlook was announced by Lucinda Valerie Ross, Senior Technical Research Analyst at S&P […]

 As country gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Police Force (UPF) is seeking Shs157 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year budget to cater for recruitment of probation police constables (PPCs). Uganda is slated to hold general elections in January 2026 and the Under Secretary, of the force, Aggrey Wunyi said that if law and order is to be upheld in the during the election period, 10,000 constables […]

 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today Monday the 24 th of March 2025, hosted the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), H.E Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan and his delegation at State House Entebbe.  President Museveni and his guests discussed matters of mutual interest between Uganda and the UAE as well as regional and international issues. Members of the delegation included among others the […]

  Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV and/ […]

 Radio Miraya, the broadcaster run by the United Nations Mission in #SouthSudan (UNMISS) has devoted, listening fans across the country. When a crew from the station spent a few days in Torit and Magwi, they were enthusiastically received. “I’m proud of Radio Miraya because they give us a lot of information. Whenever something important happens in the country or in our state, Miraya will let us know. They even released […]

 His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Hellenic Republic, Constantine Tassoulas, on his country's National Day. In this message, HM the King expresses His warmest congratulations to Mr. Tassoulas, and His sincere wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Greek people. The Sovereign takes this opportunity to commend the distinguished relations uniting the two countries, reaffirming His keenness to work […]

 In response to the recent cholera epidemic in Zambia, the European Union has allocated additional EUR 150,000 in emergency humanitarian aid. The support aims to assist the country in mitigating the impact of the outbreak, which poses a risk to over 1.9 million people. The EU funding will bolster the efforts of the Zambia Red Cross Society in providing much-needed relief, including clean water, healthcare, sanitation and hygiene. The intervention will also […]