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Located in Wadi Otba Municipality in South Libya, Taqrouteen School has been around since 1970. Originally a simple brick building set up through community efforts, the school faced challenges over the years due to poor maintenance. With just four run-down and overcrowded classrooms, the learning environment was inadequate. The school's poor condition mirrored the broader challenges faced by its students, needing significant improvements in facilities and infrastructure. "Studying here used […]

The Government of Japan has contributed US$1,000,589 to UN WOMEN Sudan to respond to the urgent lifesaving needs of hundreds of thousands of IDP women and girls affected by the ongoing Sudan crisis.  “UN Women is grateful to the Government of Japan for standing with Sudanese women and girls during this difficult time in the history of the country,” said Adjaratou Ndiaye, UN Women Sudan Country representative.  It is estimated […]

On February 1, 2024, Ambassador Du Xiaohui met with Hon. Elias Mubanga, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises of Zambia. Ambassador Du said that in order to implement the consensus reached by the two Heads of China and Zambia during H.E. President Hichilema’s state visit to China, the two sides should take the opportunity of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zambia, and the Year of Business […]

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) officially establishing the Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF). The establishment of this fund forms part of South Africa’s mineral exploration strategy. The main objective of the fund is to enable eligible South African junior mining enterprises to access funding so they can conduct prospecting work; increase access to mine […]

As Israel advances towards Rafah, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) reiterates the urgent call for a sustained ceasefire. Military operations in Rafah will significantly disrupt aid transfers from Egypt and prevent aid agencies from delivering even the most basic services to the Palestinian people who were told by Israel they would be safe there. Living under relentless fear, anxiety, and stress, and lacking food, water and healthcare, Palestinians will have […]

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria commemorated the 76th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka with the members of the Sri Lankan community and other well-wishers at the High Commission premises on 04 February  2024. Approximately 200 Sri Lankans in South Africa, as well as in other accredited countries, including Botswana and Mozambique along with South African friends of Sri Lanka participated in the event. According to the […]

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated additional officials to positions in government affecting the Liberia Water&Sewer Corporation, the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA), the Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE), the Liberia Broadcasting Corporation, the National Oil Company of Liberia, Ministries of Information, Culture Affairs&Tourism; Commerce&Industry; State for Presidential Affairs, and the Office of the President.  The nominees are: 1. Mr. […]

The President of the Republic, H.E Joseph Nyuma Boakai has directed the General Auditing Commission (GAC) to conduct a comprehensive audit of three key government institutions, including the Central Bank of Liberia, the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Executive Protection Service (EPS). President Boakai, in a communication to the Auditor General of the GAC, requests that the audit covers the period between 2018 and 2023, and that it the […]

UNICEF and partners are responding to devastating flooding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the Congo River rising to levels not seen in more than 60 years. Eighteen out of DRC’s 26 provinces are affected following exceptionally heavy rainfall over the past couple of months, leaving more than 2 million people – nearly 60 per cent children – in need of assistance, according to OCHA estimates. Flood […]