Staff Writer

 The human rights record of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, in a meeting in Geneva that will be webcast live. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic is one of 14 States to be reviewed by the UPR Working Group during its upcoming session from 28 April to […]

 The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) voiced concerns on Thursday about the disconnect between local government's strategic plans and the reality of service delivery in communities. The committee received a briefing on the South African Local Government Association’s (SALGA) strategic plan (2022-2027) and the 2024/25 second and third-quarter financial and non-financial performance reports. Departments present these plans and reports to parliamentary committees to ensure accountability, transparency […]

 The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources, Mr Mpho Modise, acknowledges that the Department of Agriculture has set aside R1.7 billion to support 6000 farmers nationally to create 3000 jobs. Mr Modise apologises for the incorrect figures that are in the media statement that was issued on behalf of the committee on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. “Upon further examination of the funding allocation, we […]

 The Tunisian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release lawyer Ahmed Souab and drop all charges against him, as they stem solely from his exercise of his right to freedom of expression and his professional duties as a lawyer, Amnesty International said today. Souab, a lawyer and former judge, was arrested on 21 April 2025, by the anti-terrorism brigade following comments he made criticizing the “conspiracy case” trial during a press […]

 Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale today inaugurated the Independent Investigative Committee on Tissue and Organ Transplant Services at Afya House, Nairobi, pursuant to Gazette Notice No. 78 dated 23rd April 2025 The committee, chaired by Prof. Elizabeth Bukusi, has been established in response to public concern over serious allegations of malpractice and ethical violations in organ transplant procedures at Mediheal Group of Hospitals. “This is a moment of reckoning. We are not just […]

 The Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo has opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with Uganda set on securing trade and investment potential of around USD 5 billion over the next five years. A high powered delegation led by the Finance Minister Hon. Matia Kasaija, comprises Energy Minister Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Agriculture Minister in charge of Animal Husbandry, Hon Bright Rwamirama, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Amb Betty O. Bigombe, […]

 Federico Petersen, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Golar LNG, will join the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris to discuss scaling LNG in Africa, overcoming infrastructure challenges and attracting investment. With Africa rapidly expanding its gas infrastructure, Petersen’s insights are expected to showcase how innovative LNG solutions can support sustainable energy growth across the continent. As a global leader in floating LNG (FLNG) solutions, Golar LNG […]

 On 24th April 2025, the High Commission received Ambassador Maj. Gen. WA Ibuge, Commandant of the Tanzania  National Defence College (NDC). The visit of  Ambassador Maj. Gen. WA Ibuge and his delegation seeks to further strengthen the excellent existing cooperation between Tanzania and Nigeria National Defence Colleges.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria.    

  An MSF nurse was shot dead in his home in Masisi, North Kivu province, DRC, the second staff member to be killed in the town in two months. Civilians and aid workers are victims of and witnesses to the horrific levels of violence in the province. MSF reminds warring parties that civilians, their property and aid workers are protected, and calls for relevant authorities to hold parties accountable. On […]