Staff Writer

 The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba, HE Mr Bruno Rodriquez Parrilla, on 10 March 2025 for Bilateral Talks in Pretoria. The Working Visit will provide an opportunity for the two Ministers to strengthen South Africa-Cuba strategic bilateral relations and cooperation programmes. The Ministers will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual concern. Cuba […]

 Civilians sheltering in the vast Zamzam displacement camp in Sudan’s North Darfur region are now “nearly impossible” to reach, the UN’s top aid official in the country warned on Thursday. “I am deeply worried about reports of destruction of homes and livelihoods in North Darfur,” said Clementine Nkweta-Salami, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan. “Civilians continue to pay the price. Access to Zamzam camp is nearly impossible, just when people […]

 Eritrean nationals in the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia have conducted various public diplomacy activities. Mr. Negasi Kasa, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the European Union and Benelux countries, held seminars for nationals in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, the Netherlands. His discussions focused on educational progress in Eritrea and the role of the Eritrean Diaspora in national affairs. Highlighting that the Eritrean people and its Defense Forces are actively engaged in national development programs […]

 Dr. Habte Hailemelekot, a maternity expert at the Southern Region Referral Hospital, has called for coordinated efforts—particularly from the public and members of the National Union of Eritrean Women—to eradicate harmful practices that negatively impact women’s health. Dr. Habte made this appeal during a program organized by the National Union of Eritrean Women branch in the Southern Region a visit to fistula patients at the hospital in connection with International […]

 Serving as the inaugural edition, this year’s Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025, scheduled for March 25-26 in Brazzaville, underscores the Republic of Congo’s growing role in Africa’s energy landscape. Under the leadership of Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, Minister of Hydrocarbons for Congo, the country has affirmed its commitment to maximizing its energy potential and streamlining licensing and regulatory processes, leading to a series of recent acquisitions and project developments. Gain Insights […]

 As part of a strategy to spur energy investment and socioeconomic development, the Republic of Congo has initiated a number of strategies to drive resource monetization, project development and local capacity building. As such, the nation has attracted a wave of international companies across its energy value chain, leading to a series of recent acquisitions and project developments in the country. In light of Congo’s favorable legislative and fiscal landscape, […]

 Geoff Thompson, renowned sports leader and community advocate, has returned to the University of East London (UEL) after a seven-year absence, following his controversial removal as Chair of the University and subsequent eviction of the Dame Mary Glen Haig Sport for Development for Peace Office from the University Campus. Geoff brought with him a powerful message of empowerment and action to the One Newham Conference. His return marks a significant […]

 The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) signed a Master Murabaha Agreement to strengthen trade finance support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the private sector in Bangladesh.  The agreement will enable ITFC to provide trade financing facilities against Letters of Credit (LCs) issued by Mutual Trust Bank, enhancing the bank’s capacity to […]

 In a move to enhance digital security on the African continent, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa. This landmark agreement is set to drive collaborative efforts aimed at expanding cybersecurity capabilities throughout Africa. The partnership focuses on building essential cybersecurity skills via training programs, including those offered by the Kaspersky Academy (https://apo-opa.co/41r6HzS) — an international educational venture established in 2010 with a mission […]