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 Anchored in the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, which aims at boosting smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport sectors and to strengthen health, education and research systems across the world, and aligned with Botswana’s digital transformation priorities, this new programme illustrates the solid partnership between the EU and Botswana.  The launch event tomorrow, 6 May will highlight the achievements of the EU-Botswana digital partnership to date, while outlining the […]

 Ghana’s Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, will participate as a speaker at the highly anticipated 2025 edition of African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies, scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. As Ghana continues to unlock billion-dollar opportunities across oil, gas and renewables, Minister Jinapor’s participation will spotlight the country’s bold reforms and strategic projects that are positioning […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Sultan of the Indian Bohra Community, Sultan Dr. Mufaddal Saifuddin, accompanied by his sons Prince Ja’far El-Sadiq Imadduddin, Prince Taha Najmuddin, and Prince Husain Burhanuddin. Also present was the Sultan’s representative in Egypt, Mr. Mufaddal Mohammad. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi extended a warm welcome to Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin as a cherished guest of Egypt. The President underscored the […]

 H.E. Caroline Vicini, outgoing Ambassador of Sweden to Seychelles, paid a farewell visit to Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy, on Monday 5th May 2025. During their meeting, Minister Radegonde expressed gratitude for Sweden’ support to improve regional maritime security through its participation in EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA, a mission that continues to play a critical role in countering piracy in the Indian […]

 Commodity security is a cornerstone of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga has said, calling for renewed leadership, innovation, and alignment in the management of Health Products and Technologies (HPTs). Speaking during a strategic meeting with the Directorate of Health Products and Technologies, the Principal Secretary emphasized the urgency of building resilient systems to secure access to essential medical products. “Health Products and […]

 Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, arrived in Juba, Republic of South Sudan, this morning. He had a constructive engagement with H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the State House this afternoon. During his visit, he also held discussions with H.E. Amb. Monday Simaya Kumba, Minister of Foreign Affairs&International Cooperation,&senior members of the Cabinet. The high-level consultations focused on supporting the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution […]

 Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Investment Promotion, will address global investors at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris next week. As a keynote speaker, Minister Ncube will present Zimbabwe’s energy investment outlook, economic reform agenda and efforts to mobilize private capital across the power, hydrocarbons and renewable energy value chains. Zimbabwe is targeting rapid energy sector expansion to meet rising industrial and […]

 Midwives play a critical role in South Sudan, facilitating antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and postnatal care for mothers and newborns to prevent death and promote a healthy future for both mothers and children. This is especially important as the country reports one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally, with 692 maternal deaths for every 100 000 live births. For newborns, the burden is equally severe, with about 40 deaths […]

 Angola, like many countries in the region, continues to face growing threats to public health, including the ongoing cholera outbreak affecting several provinces. In response, the Ministry of Health has taken concrete measures to enhance the country’s capacity to prepare for and coordinate responses to public health emergencies.  A central part of this effort is the establishment of Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (PHEOCs), specialized coordination hubs housed within the […]