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The South Sudanese delegation also included heads of the Ministries of Health, Finance, Agriculture, and representatives of the business community. In his welcoming speech, Y.Ambrazevich noted the interest in reaching substantive agreements with South Sudan following this visit. The guests were briefed about the approaches of the Belarusian President to the development of equal friendly cooperation with Africa, promising areas of cooperation, including industrial, agricultural, and educational spheres. The discussion […]

The official squads for UAE 2024 Dubai have been revealed; Title favourites Brazil, Iran and Portugal named; A legend misses out for the first time since 2005. Superstars Catarino, Chiky, the Martins twins, Moslem Mesigar, Ozu Moreira and Rodrigo headline the official squads for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai™. The tournament will kick off on Thursday 15 February. FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai™: OFFICIAL […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a meeting with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, and Minister of Finance, Mohamed Maait. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the President was updated on developments in the economic situation, and measures undertaken by the government to control the prices of commodities and services in the market, reduce inflation and stabilize the macro economy. President El-Sisi instructed the government to urgently […]

On Wednesday, 7 February, a reconstructed solar-powered water supply system was inaugurated at Lainya Town, Central Equatoria State, by Honourable Friedrick Ladu - State Minister for Housing, water and physical infrastructure and Florence Gilette the head of delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Also present were Hon. Huda Laila - State Minister for Gender, Child and Social welfare, Hon. Latiyu Paul Abbas, State Minister for Insurance […]

The Ad Hoc Committee on the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill today continued with the second leg of the public hearings in the Western Cape. Today, approximately 170 members of the public attended the public hearings at the Belthorn Recreation Centre in Athlone. During their oral submissions, some residents asked that clear definitions be included, especially on national security, threat to national security, security competency test, and opportunity or potential […]

Medical facilities supported by teams from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have received huge influxes of war-wounded patients, as thousands of people flee the latest waves of armed clashes in North Kivu province, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With civilians and medical facilities caught in the crossfire, MSF urgently calls on all parties to the conflict to ensure the safety of patients, medical staff and health facilities, the protection of civilians, and […]

The United Nations on Wednesday urged countries not to forget millions of people caught up in the war between rival militaries in Sudan, as it called for $4.1 billion to help stave off famine and help those who have fled into neighbouring countries. “Half of Sudan’s population, 25 million people, needs humanitarian assistance,” Martin Griffiths, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, told journalists in Geneva. He emphasized that far too many of […]

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, called on the M23 to immediately cease its offensive in eastern DRC and to respect the Luanda Roadmap. He expressed his solidarity with the affected populations and reiterated MONUSCO's commitment to implementing its protection of civilian mandate. Mr. Lacroix visited the eastern part of the country which included stops in Goma, Beni and Bukavu, from February 02 to 05. During his field visit, Mr. […]

Joint media release by Premier Alan Winde and Mireille Wenger, Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities; National budget process causing budget cuts to health, education, social services and more. The impact of the nationally imposed budget cuts on healthcare provision, as outlined in an open letter signed by hundreds of health workers, academics, doctors, professors and clinicians this week, is simply devastating. The excellent work done day in and […]