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 Complacency regarding freedom of religion or belief is holding Zambia back from progressing this freedom further, for all, and on an equal basis throughout the country, a UN expert said today. “Zambians are rightly proud of their country, its openness and their alignment with Ubuntu, cordiality and connectedness,” the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Nazila Ghanea, said in a statement at the end of a 12-day visit to the […]

 President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Friday, 11 April 2025, hosted the leadership of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.   The meeting was the first engagement between Government and the leadership of the church since the start of the 7th Administration under the banner of the Government of National Unity.  The meeting presented an opportunity for the SACC to introduce its new and recently elected […]

 The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Ministries in the Presidency met yesterday to consider the negotiating mandates from the nine provincial legislatures on the Marine Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill [B10-2022]. The committee said it is pleased to receive the inputs and proposals from the provinces, which demonstrated the high level of public participation and engagement in the legislative process. The committee also appreciated the constructive […]

 For the past two years, war in Sudan has brutally impacted the lives of millions of civilians. It has dimmed the hopes of the revolution of 2018/19. Fragmentation has deepened along political and ethnic lines. Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity are in peril. The EU is concerned by the intentions expressed by the various actors to form governments unilaterally. A partition of the country must be prevented. The EU reiterates […]

 The African Union Commission (AUC), with support from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), CIMA Research Foundation, and Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through the Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning  System for Early Action (AMHEWAS) Programme is holding the 3rd coordination and co-production meeting for AMHEWAS products to enhance interoperability of situation rooms in Kampala, Uganda from 10th – 13th April 2025. The meeting is on the margins of the 22nd session […]

  The Mauritian economy continues to exhibit resilience with growth at 4.7 percent in 2024 and contained inflation. The growth outlook remains favorable, though risks are to the downside. Mauritius needs to recalibrate the macroeconomic policy mix to rebuild fiscal space. The monetary policy framework needs to be strengthened while continued monitoring of macro-financial risks is essential to maintain financial stability. Advancing key reforms to foster external competitiveness and private […]

 Sexual violence against children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached staggering proportions, with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reporting thousands of new cases in just two months – evidence that it’s being used as a systemic weapon of war and deliberate terror tactic. Spokesperson James Elder told reporters in Geneva via video link from Goma that children could account for up to 45 per cent of the nearly 10,000 […]

 The Seychelles Institute of Technology (SIT) commemorated its 20th Graduation Ceremony this afternoon, awarding certificates to more than 200 graduates across a broad spectrum of technical and vocational disciplines. The occasion was attended by His Excellency President Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, along with the Minister for Education, Dr. Justin Valentin, and other dignitaries. Graduates were conferred qualifications at Apprenticeship Certificate, Full-time Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and National […]

 David Tait, CEO of the World Gold Council, will participate at the upcoming Mining in Motion Summit - taking place on June 2-4, 2025, in Accra - as a keynote speaker. Representing the global trade body for the gold industry, Tait’s participation underscores Ghana’s growing influence in the global gold market. As Africa’s top gold producer and the world’s sixth-largest, Ghana plays an increasingly vital role in ensuring the stability […]