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 The ECOWAS President represented by HE Ambassador Abdel- Fatau Musah (PhD), Commis-sioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security at the Panel discussion on ‘’Contemporary Security Challenges in Africa” at the African Defense Ministers’ Conference held on 15 Octo-ber 2024 at Adwa Memorial Museum in Addis-Ababa. Organized and hosted by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the conference was opened by the Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh. The main objective of […]

 The ECOWAS Peace Fund convened a Technical Committee meeting on Wednesday 16th October, 2024 in Abuja, capital of the Federal republic of Nigeria, to evaluate project proposals submitted for potential funding. The committee, comprising representatives from the Office of the President of ECOWAS Commission and various Directorates including Peacekeeping and Regional Security, Political Affairs, Education and Science, Humanitarian and Social Affairs, Legal Affairs, Budget and Treasury, Financial Reporting and Grants, […]

 The International Health Regulations (IHR), the legally binding set of rules providing a framework to prevent the spread of public health events across borders, have a long and illustrious history that goes back over 170 years. Under its Country Cooperation Strategy 2023-2026, WHO Mauritius is committed to scaling up IHR capacity and public health emergency preparedness . As part of this priority, it recently organized a weeklong interactive training on IHR […]

 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filippo Grandi Excellencies Honorable Guests Ladies and Gentlemen, Being the last of a long line of speakers bears a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The challenge is that I am speaking when all has been said. However, the opportunity lies in synthesizing and building upon the messages of the preceding speakers, a benefit that far outweighs the challenges. Let me now build […]

  Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical Societies provided out of total 2080 Scholarships, 830 Scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Obesity and Weight Management to doctors from 52 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 2080 scholarships in total have been provided by Merck Foundation to doctors from 52 countries […]

 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes with concern the mischaracterisation of its engagements with the Taipei Liaison Office (TLO). South Africa’s democratic Government severed political and diplomatic ties with Taiwan in 1997. This is consistent with resolution 2758 of the United Nations General Assembly, which is widely adhered to by the international community. Relocating what will be rebranded as Trade Offices both in Taipei and in Johannesburg, […]

 Responding to reports that police in Mozambique’s Nampula city fired at and detained supporters of opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane at a rally following disputed national elections, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farise, said:  “Regardless of who wins the election, Mozambican police must respect people’s right to peaceful assembly. Shooting live bullets at a peaceful political rally and arbitrarily detaining opposition supporters is a […]

 Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), in partnership with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, is excited to announce the upcoming forum, Impactful Investing for Inclusive Growth, taking place on 23 October 2024 in Johannesburg. This half-day event will focus on driving inclusive development in South Africa, addressing the critical challenges of digital, financial, and spatial inclusion.  Bringing together key stakeholders, the forum will feature prominent speakers […]

 President Wavel Ramkalawan paid a visit to the Public Service Bureau (PSB) at National House this morning, where he was warmly welcomed by Chief Secretary Mrs. Shella Mohideen. During his visit, the President toured various departments of the Bureau and engaged with staff members to gain insight into their daily operations. The tour offered the President a unique opportunity to observe the work environment firsthand, visiting sections such as Finance, […]