Staff Writer

  As the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 unfolded, TECNO (www.TECNO-Mobile.com), Official Global Partner of the tournament, was actively extending the matchday experience beyond stadiums and screens through a series of Technology Carnival activations and offline watching parties that took place across multiple African countries. Launched alongside the tournament and running throughout the AFCON competition period until 18 January 2026, these activations were designed as immersive, […]

  H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, emphasized that Egypt’s participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos comes within the framework of its commitment to strengthening global dialogue on international economic issues, trade, and artificial intelligence. She noted that this participation takes place alongside government officials, decision-makers, and heads of global companies. This came during the Minister’s interview with CNBC Arabia. H.E. Dr. […]

  The Administration of the Southern Region recently conducted an annual assessment meeting on cultural and sports activities in region in Mendefera. During the meeting, heads of culture and sports branches from the region’s twelve sub-zones presented their annual activity reports. Extensive discussions followed, focusing on the achievements, strengths, and challenges encountered in the implementation of cultural and sports programs. Addressing the meeting, Mr. Abraham Yohannes, Director General of Culture […]

  In less than a decade, Senegal has reduced its maternal mortality rate by more than 50%, from 392 deaths per 100 000 live births in 2015 to 153 in 2023. Behind this progress, however, a more complex reality persisted: in many health facilities, women continued to experience childbirth marked by fear, lack of information and impersonal health care.  Tina, 32, a mother of three, remembers her first two deliveries as […]

  During a courtesy meeting at State House today, Tuesday 20th January, the President of the Republic Dr. Patrick Herminie engaged with representatives of the Rotary Club, a civil society organisation, on matters relating to road safety and awareness, public health, and the contribution of volunteer-based organisations to community development.  The meeting, spearheaded by District Governor Mr. Bernard Leong Son from Mauritius, provided an opportunity for the Rotary Club delegation to […]

  Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi heads to Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the activities of the World Economic Forum, which will be held from January 19 to 23, 2026, under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue". Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the forum's agenda includes a series of events with the participation of world leaders, heads of international and regional organizations, as well as representatives […]

  On January 20, 2026 the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Sergey Lukashevich received copies of credentials from the Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus concurrently, Fredrick Ibrahim Kibuta. During the meeting the main topics of the bilateral agenda were discussed, with an emphasis on the implementation of agreements reached during the visit of […]

  The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, has noted with grave concern and deep sadness the shooting incident earlier today outside the Booysens Magistrate’s Court, which resulted in the deaths of two people. Mr Nqola emphasised that safety and security in and around court facilities must be treated as an absolute priority. “Safety in and at our courts is non-negotiable. No member […]

  On January 20, commencing at 4:30 p.m., for approximately 40 minutes, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call from Mr. Patient KETU CIRIMWAMI, Chief of Staff to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Democratic Republic of the Congo. The overview of the courtesy call is as follows: At the outset, State Minister HORII welcomed Chief of Staff KETU CIRIMWAMI’s visit to Japan […]