Staff Writer

 The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has today wrapped its week-long oversight visit to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province where it assessed critical government programmes that included gender equality, youth development, gender-based violence (GBV), and the inclusion of children with disabilities in the education system. The committee chose KZN province for the March oversight due to the challenges that the province experiences. The challenges that include high rate […]

 Finland, Zambia and the United Nations will organise the Least Developed Countries Future Forum (LDC Future Forum) in Lusaka on 1–3 April. The Forum will seek innovative solutions to enhance the resilience of LDCs. The Finnish delegation will be led by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio. In addition to attending the Forum, Minister Tavio will have several bilateral meetings, including with the President of Zambia, the Deputy […]

 Eid Al-Fetir Al-Mubarek was colorfully celebrated nationwide today, 30 March. Salat prayer, led by Sheik Salem Ibrahim Almukhtar, Mufti of Eritrea and Chairman of the Higher Assembly of Eritrean Iftae and Islamic Affairs, was conducted at Bahti Meskerem Square in the capital. The event was attended by senior Government and PFDJ officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps, as well as a number of the faithful. On the occasion, Sheik Salem Ibrahim Almukhtar […]

 On March 26 in Kampala, the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda H.E Zhang Lizhong, Ugandan Prime Minister’s Special Representative Hon. State Minister for Karamoja Affairs and WFP Uganda Country Director attended the launch ceremony together for the rice distribution donated by China to Uganda. Counselor Wang Jianxun and senior officials from Office of the Prime Ministeralso participated. At the ceremony, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong stated that for responding Ugandan government’s request, China […]

 On 28th March, Ambassador Guo Haiyan met with H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. Amb. Guo said that China and Kenya are reliable friends and partners, and firmly support each other on core interests and issues of major concern. Amb. Guo stressed that living in a changing and turbulent world, China is willing to work with Kenya, under the guidance of […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President Abbas offered his greetings to President El-Sisi on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, asking Allah the Almighty to bring goodness and blessings to Egypt, Palestine as well as the Arab and Islamic nations. President El-Sisi expressed his appreciation for the greetings, praying to Allah the Almighty to […]

 The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan, were guests of honour at the Independent School's A-Level Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2024. The event took place on Saturday at the Eden Bleu Hotel. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the academic journey of the graduating students, celebrating their hard work, dedication, and achievements. Ms. Justine Madeleine was awarded […]

 The Deputy Speaker,Thomas Tayebwa has urged students using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in inventing projects and programmes to focus its usage on academics saying its dangers are imminent. Tayebwa made this call while opening the 15th Higher Education Institutions Exhibition on AI at Mbarara District headquarters in Kamukuzi Division. He said there are already glaring cases of AI misuse that should guide students while developing projects and programmes as witnessed during the Mbarara exhibition. “In […]

  IMF staff conclude visit to Lomé to discuss macroeconomic policies in the context of the second review of the Extended Credit Facility supported program. Togo's growth performance remains robust, and inflation is moderating. The authorities have affirmed their commitment to continue advancing policies aimed at strengthening fiscal revenue, making growth more inclusive, and enhancing governance. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Hans Weisfeld, visited Lomé during […]