Staff Writer

  The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a six-month 1.0 continental preparedness and response plan against cholera under the leadership of H.E. President Hakainde Hichilema, the African Union Cholera Champion, in Lusaka, Zambia, on 26 August. President Hichilema has led the rallying call for African political leaders as key actors and champions of change. In June 2025, he rallied African Heads […]

  Having recently emerged as a major oil and gas producer in West Africa, Senegal’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines will participate as a Diamond Partner at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference - taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. The country’s Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines Birame Soulèye Diop is also speaking, underscoring the country’s commitment […]

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has today 29 August 2025 arrived in Harare, Zimbabwe, at the invitation of His Excellency Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, for a working visit to Zimbabwe and to participate, as a Guest of Honour, in the Official Opening of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show. The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show is an annual event organised by the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society to facilitate and promote […]

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the close-out report of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council (NACAC).  The National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council was set up in September 2022 to guide the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and, among other things, to advise on strengthening the state’s anti-corruption architecture.  The Council has therefore remained a vital element in the fight against corruption.  In reflecting on the end of the three-year term […]

  Somalia’s energy opportunities are expected to be a key feature of this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference, with Dahir Shire Mohamed, the country’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, and Abdulkadir Aden Mohamud, CEO of Chairman of the Somali Petroleum Authority, speaking. Their participation comes as Somalia targets new exploration and production frontiers, striving to identify, develop and unlock value from its underexplored hydrocarbon […]

  The African Union- Inter African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and CAB International (CABI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborative framework aimed at enhancing sanitary and phytosanitary systems, improving food safety and advancing animal health across Africa. CAB International, a global not-for-profit with over a century of expertise in agricultural and environmental solutions in 48 countries, 17 of which are African states, brings extensive […]

  In response to growing humanitarian needs following the Government of Djibouti’s directive on 3rd April 2025 of a one-month voluntary repatriation programme for irregular migrants, the European Union is providing €135,000 in humanitarian aid to support the urgent needs of those affected. The EU funding is supporting the efforts of the Djibouti Red Crescent Society (DRCS) in delivering much-needed relief, including emergency shelter, clean water, food, protection, health and sanitation […]

  President Wavel Ramkalawan today received the High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E Mr. Kartik Pandefor a farewell courtesy call at State House, marking the completion of his diplomatic tenure in Seychelles. During the meeting, President Ramkalawan conveyed his sincere appreciation to the High Commissioner for his dedicated service in strengthening the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Seychelles and India. He noted the significant progress achieved […]

  President Wavel Ramkalawan this afternoon chaired a follow-up meeting to review progress on the Airport Redevelopment Project.  The meeting follows an initial site visit and working session chaired by the President at the Seychelles International Airport on 31st July, during which the committee committed to reconvening one month later to assess developments and further expand on the proposals put forward. Also in attendance were Vice-President Ahmed Afif, the Minister […]