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This week Premier Alan Winde visited the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) base in Bishop Lavis to show his appreciation to officers for the hard work they do to help keep communities safe throughout the year. Launched in 2020, LEAP is currently operational in 13 murder hotspot areas in Cape Town and has been a resounding success. In Bishop Lavis alone, between November 2023 and January 2024: 97 arrests were […]

Following a successful completion of his tour of duty, the Force Commander (FC) ECOMIG, Col OA Kane handed over command to his successor Col Boubacar Toure in a colorful Change of Command parade held at the Forecourt of the Force Headquarters at Bakau on Wednesday 10 January 2024. The parade symbolized the end of Col OA Kane’s tenure as FC and the beginning of Col Boubacar Toure’s era as FC […]

The new justice and accountability programme launched together with the Ministry of Justice and Justice sector actors reflects the shared commitment to advancing justice, reconciliation and human rights, laying a strong foundation for sustainable development and unity.  The Ministry of Justice, EU Delegation to Rwanda and some key actors in the Justice sector have launched a new programme called the Justice and Accountability Programme (JAP). This programme aims at ‘Empowering Rwanda's Justice and Reconciliation […]

“TRT World Citizen Awards,” which is among TRT's (www.TRT.net.tr) most significant social responsibility initiatives and was launched in 2017 with the principle of “Inspiring Positive Change,” found its recipients at the ceremony held last night. Awarded in five different categories to individuals who have made significant contributions to their societies on a global scale, the “TRT World Citizen Awards” contribute to sharing the stories of these individuals with the world […]

As the fourth industrial revolution continues to unfold, demand for skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines has skyrocketed. At this year’s edition of the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (https://apo-opa.co/4bfrD0T) – taking place in Dubai on February 27 – a dedicated panel will showcase the scientists, engineers and tech leaders making waves in STEM professions and underscore the value of diversity in thought and perspective when it comes […]

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a multilateral credit and political risk insurer and a member of the IsDB Group and the African Development Bank, have signed a strategic risk sharing engagement aimed at fostering sustainable development in Côte d’Ivoire. In this landmark collaboration, ICIEC has provided an insurance capacity of EUR 194 million, backstopping the EUR 400 million Partial Credit Guarantee (PCG) […]

Concerns on the increasing public debt burden continue to dominate debate and this time, Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Committee on National Economy to make an assessment on the country’s public debt and report back to Parliament.   Tayebwa made the directive during the debate on the National Budget Framework Paper for financial years, 2024/2025 - 2028/2029 (NBFP) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024. According to the Minister of […]

On Monday in Nampula, the U.S. Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) signed an agreement to promote market-based farming in the Nacala Corridor.  Local farmers are the backbone of the region’s workforce, so the agreement promises new opportunities to boost incomes for farmers and small business owners. The agreement merges USAID’s $25.5 million Feed the Future […]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita and his counterpart from Panama, Ms. Janaina Tewaney Mencomo proceeded, on Januray, 30, 2024 to the signing of a Joint Declaration, following their bilateral meeting by videoconference. In this Joint Declaration, the Republic of Panama and the Kingdom of Morocco reiterated their will to consolidate their excellent bilateral relations, which have experienced significant development in recent years. […]