Staff Writer

 Ahead of the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) which is scheduled to decide on numerous draft resolutions between 4th and 7th July, among them a resolution to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea and another to end the mandate of the Special Rapporteur, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “The Special Rapporteur’s work in Eritrea is far from finished […]

 UN Women Executive Board’s visit to Zimbabwe from 4-10 May 2025 marked a pivotal moment in the country’s ongoing efforts to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment. The visit, led by H.E. Ms. Nicola Clase, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations and President of the UN Women Executive Board, provided an opportunity to showcase the impact of UN Women’s programming in the country while strengthening strategic partnerships […]

 Ghana rolled out the red carpet for His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini, signalling a strong mutual desire to deepen bilateral relations and promote the cause of African unity and trade. President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang officially welcomed the King and Queen at the presidency’s forecourt with a vibrant display of Ghanaian music and dance. Following the ceremonial reception, President Mahama […]

 The Ministry of Health has organized a training of trainers program to introduce a vaccination initiative aimed at controlling Hepatitis B, a virus that causes liver inflammation and is transmitted vertically from mother to child. Representatives from regional health branches, vaccination program heads, and partners are participating in the training. Mr. Tedros Yihdego, Head of the National Vaccination Program at the Ministry of Health, stated that the objective of the […]

 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation with Libya.[1] The Executive Board’s decision was taken on a lapse-of-time basis. Real GDP growth is estimated to have declined to around 2 percent in 2024 from 10 percent in 2023, driven by a contraction in the hydrocarbon sector. At the same time, non-hydrocarbon growth remained robust on the back of sustained government spending. Both the current […]

 Beneath the shade of oil palms, a quiet yet powerful revolution is underway. The Dukundane Cooperative, led by women (95% of its members), stands as a beacon of resilience and innovation, having transformed a once small-scale activity into a thriving semi-industrial enterprise. Founded in 2014 following women's leadership training under the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF), the cooperative initially brought together women crafting and selling brooms from palm fibers. […]

 His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, on the occasion of the anniversary of his accession to power. In this message, the Sovereign extends, on His own behalf and that of the Moroccan people, His warmest congratulations and sincere wishes for good health and long life to the Amir of the State […]

 Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi received  Azzedine el–Tayse, Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Foreign Minister expressed his appreciation for the Ambassador’s efforts in strengthening relations between the two brotherly countries and wished him success in his future endeavours. The meeting was attended by Sayyid Najeeb Albalushi, Head of the Protocol Department, and Sheikh Faisal Almarhoon, Head of the Arab Department. […]

 His Majesty King Mohammed VI addressed a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, on the occasion of his country's national day. In this message, the Sovereign extends His warmest congratulations to Musar, and His best wishes for further progress and prosperity to the Slovenian people. "I should like to take this opportunity to say how much I value the close relations rooted in […]