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  Government can now borrow up to US$99.6 million to finance the proposed Resilient Livestock Value Chain Project (ReLiV) in 55 districts. The loan, approved by Parliament, will be borrowed from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, presented the loan request during plenary sitting on Tuesday, 09 September 2025 chaired by Speaker Anita Among. […]

  The Kingdom of Morocco has strongly condemned Israel's heinous aggression and denounced the violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly State of Qatar. The Kingdom of Morocco reiterates its full solidarity with the State of Qatar against anything liable to jeopardize its security, its territorial integrity, and the peace of its citizens and residents. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]

   An assessment meeting on the progress of educational activities for the 2024/2025 academic year was conducted in Keren sub-zone, Anseba Region. The meeting was attended by supervisors, unit heads, directors, and other stakeholders. Indicating that encouraging progress has been achieved as a result of integrated efforts, Mr. Yosief Okbamicael, head of the education office in the sub-zone, said notable improvements are being registered in the national examinations. Mr. Kiflai […]

  Political leaders in the local government sphere are set for a pay rise beginning in the 2026/27 financial year following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni. The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, announced the development while presenting a statement before Parliament on Tuesday, 09 September 2025, in response to a petition by the Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) and the Urban Authorities Association of Uganda (UAAU) on […]

  The Arab Republic of Egypt expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the aggression carried out by the Israeli occupation forces today against the State of Qatar. The attack targeted a meeting of Palestinian leaders in the Qatari capital, Doha, to discuss means to reach a ceasefire agreement. The attack is a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of respect for the sovereignty of states and their […]

  His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, on the occasion of his country's national day. In this message, the Sovereign extends His warmest congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness to President Rahmon, and for continued progress and prosperity to the brotherly people of Tajikistan. "I should like to take this opportunity to […]

  Political leaders in the local government sphere are set for a pay rise beginning in the 2026/27 financial year following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni. The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, announced the development while presenting a statement before Parliament on Tuesday, 09 September 2025, in response to a petition by the Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) and the Urban Authorities Association of Uganda (UAAU) on […]

  From 8–10 September 2025, the Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2) is bringing together over 100 speakers, accelerating Africa’s resilient and green development. Guided by Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want and rooted in multilateralism, the Summit is highlighting Africa-led climate solutions and re-greening landscapes across the continent to address climate impacts and promote sustainable development. AU-IBAR is actively participating, reflecting its mandate of promoting sustainable management of animal resources […]

  The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation welcomes the apparent collaboration between the Department of Water and Sanitation and the Department of Cooperative Governance in providing support to struggling municipalities but raised concerns that the tangible impact is negligible. The alignment of interventions was a resolution made at the Water Indaba. The committee today held an interaction with both departments and the South African Local Government Association on municipal […]