Staff Writer

 International Workers’ Day, 1 May, has been enthusiastically observed in Keren at the Anseba Region level on 28 April under the theme “Productivity by Conscious Participation.” Mr. Atobrhan Gebrat, Head of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers branch in the region, noted that without conscious and committed participation, productivity and development could not be realized. He called on workers to strengthen their participation and contribution at their workplaces, as they […]

 The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare branch in the Dige sub-zone conducted a seminar focused on protecting children’s rights and eliminating harmful practices, particularly female genital mutilation and underage marriages, which negatively impact the psychological and physical well-being of women and children. The seminar was attended by local administrators, village elders, and development partners. Participants received detailed briefings on the importance of upholding laws that safeguard the rights of […]

 International Workers Day was commemorated in Mendefera on 29 April at the Southern Region level. The event featured a parade by government employees and included various programs highlighting the contributions of workers. Mr. Tekeste Mihreteab, head of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers in the region, stated that International Workers Day is an occasion to remember and honor Eritrean workers who sacrificed their lives for their country. He urged workers […]

 On April 29, 2025, Ambassador Han Jing led the Embassy team to visit the Chilenje House 394, the former residence of Zambia’s founding President, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, joined by representatives from the Zambia National Heritage Conservation Committee. Embassy staff were impressed by the visit and saw it as a meaningful way to pay tribute to Dr. Kaunda on the occasion of the Kenneth Kaunda Day, as it refreshed memories on […]

 During the 11th session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11), UN Women hosted the Gender Forum bringing together key stakeholders to spotlight Africa’s progress on gender equality, identify enduring gaps, and foster collaboration for accelerated action. Grounded in the aspirations of SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the forum served as a platform for dialogue, innovation, and shared commitment to an inclusive and […]

 On April 29, Ambassador Yin Chengwu met with Hon. Magdalene E. Dagoseh, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Liberia. The two sides exchanged views on implementing the outcomes of the meeting between the two heads of state and the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), and further enhancing China-Liberia practical cooperation in the field of economy and trade.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the […]

 On April 29, Ambassador Yin Chengwu met with Hon. Cyrus Saygb, the Director General of Liberian National Fisheries&Aquaculture Authority. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening practical cooperation in the field of fisheries between China and Liberia. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia.    

 H.E. Damtien Tchintchibidja, Vice-President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, on April 29, 2025, in Accra, Ghana, said  that ECOWAS is considering the creation of a mentoring and apprenticeship network in West Africa to connect young people in the region with African entrepreneurs as part of Human Capital Development and youth underemployment. In the address by the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, read by Mr. Ruben […]

 In a powerful parallel session during the 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11), UN Women, alongside key stakeholders from governments, civil society, the private sector, and youth organizations, convened to reaffirm and reimagine commitments to Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5): Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.The parallel session called for integrated, inclusive, and gender-responsive approaches to accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goal 5 and […]