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[[{"value":"The South African Government wishes to convey its condolences to the families of the victims as well as the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the attack on the consular section building of its Embassy in Damascus, the Syrian Arab Republic. The South African Government views any attack on a diplomatic or consular establishment as a flagrant violation of international law that offers protection to diplomatic […]

[[{"value":"Zambia’s crippling drought, the worst its seen in at least 20 years, is leading to widespread food shortages with some children forced to survive on a single daily meal of boiled waterlily roots, nuts and wild fruits, said Save the Children. Seven out of 10 provinces in Zambia have been impacted by the intense drought, with the El Niño induced dry spell killing crops and drying up water sources. The […]

[[{"value":"The alumni of the University of Ghana Association in Liberia paid a courtesy call on the Head of Mission, H.E. Kingsford Amoako, at the Chancery on 3rd April, 2024. The alumni executives were led by the President, Daniel Blamo Nah, and Vice President, Uomah Witherspoon. The rest included the Legal Adviser, Treasurer and Chaplain to the alumni. The group indicated that it had formed a strong bond with the Mission, […]

[[{"value":"By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org). On Feb. 6, 2024, the Anglo-French oil and gas company Perenco announced that it had appointed a new CEO to replace the incumbent Benoît de la Fouchardière, who has served in this capacity for the last eight years. In a press release, London-headquartered Perenco noted that de la Fouchardière would be replaced by Armel Simondin, the general manager of the company’s […]

[[{"value":"UN experts* today expressed grave concern about the confirmation of the death sentences against seven individuals by Egypt’s highest court on 24 January 2024, in the so-called "Helwan Brigade” counter-terrorism case. Their executions would constitute arbitrary killings in violation of the right to life as a result of unfair trials and other human rights violations, they said. “Capital punishment may only be carried out after a legal process that guarantees all […]

[[{"value":"A multidisciplinary team of experts appointed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), World Health Organization (WHO) and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) conducted a comprehensive imPACT Review in Comoros at the end of 2023 to advise the Ministry of Health on cancer control needs and priorities. All aspects of the cancer control continuum were reviewed, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care. Findings from the mission are […]

[[{"value":"President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the Judicial Matters Amendment Act, 2023. The Judicial Matters Amendment Bills aim to amend numerous Acts which are administered by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and are intended to address mostly practical and technical changes in various pieces of legislation.  Some of the notable amendments include amongst others: •    Amendments which provide for the powers, duties and functions of the Chief Master, […]

[[{"value":"The Constitutional Court of Uganda has today struck down certain sections of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023. “The Constitutional Court of Uganda made a judgment today to strike down certain sections of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023. Evidence shows that criminalizing populations most at risk of HIV, such as the LGBTQ+ communities, obstructs access to life-saving health and HIV services, which undermines public health and the overall HIV response in the country,” said […]

[[{"value":"Hermione’s business ACASEN works with ITC’s Alliances for Action to promote ‘made in Senegal’ cashew products. She’s part of a trend that’s moving Africa away from exporting only raw commodities. A wave of finished products touting the catch phrase ‘made in Africa’ is on the rise, as the world recognizes that the continent has so much more to offer than raw commodities. From roasted coffee and chocolate to fashion and […]