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  The partnership, originally announced at COP 26, aims to support South Africa to move away from coal and to accelerate its transition to a low emission, climate resilient economy.  The US contribution to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET), as set out in the JET Investment Plan, was $56m in grant funds and $1bn in commercial debt/equity from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).   While the withdrawal of […]

  Foreign Minister Osman Saleh gave a briefing yesterday morning, at the Foreign Ministry HQ in Asmara, to Resident Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic Corps and Heads of UN Agencies accredited to the country, on false accusations regarding:  i) Eritrea’s presumptive preparations for war against Ethiopia; ii) the Pretoria Agreement; and, iii) Ethiopia’s obsession for an outlet to the sea and subsequent diplomatic campaigns and attendant sabre-rattling. In his […]

  During the Finance Ministers’ Budget Speech, the Finance Minister made a clear commitment that National Treasury will conduct “ghost audits” to eliminate so-called “ghost” employees in public administration. The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration agrees that the existence of these public service ghost employees, or, if you will, Casper – the unfriendly public service ghost, creates wastage in the public service wage bill and should be investigated. […]

  The European Union (EU) and International Trade Centre (ITC) launched a unique competition to empower Eswatini’s artisans by providing game-changing support to small businesses. This collaboration, with a Toyota 2.8 GD6 vehicle as the grand prize, aimed at driving innovation, market expansion, and new opportunities. When Bafanabethu ‘Bethu’ Gina, Managing Director of Favourite Designs, entered the competition, he saw it as more than just an opportunity to win a […]

  The humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring countries has been deteriorating rapidly following the recent surge of the armed conflict. In eastern DRC, hundreds of thousands fled their homes, and tens of thousands have been crossing the borders into neighbouring Burundi, Uganda and Rwanda in search of safety.  With support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation […]

  Uganda demonstrated its commitment to fostering a competitive business environment and innovation by hosting a strategic forum at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) offices in Kololo. Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, the forum brought together ambassadors, high commissioners, and diplomats to explore ways to enhance Uganda’s business climate, promote innovation, and leverage diplomatic ties for economic growth. Under the theme “Strengthening Uganda’s […]

  ECDC Director Dr. Pamela Rendi-Wagner and H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention met at ECDC’s offices in Stockholm to discuss deepening collaboration between the two CDCs. The meeting was an opportunity for ECDC and Africa CDC to take stock of ongoing areas of cooperation and look ahead to future efforts to enhance African, European and global health security. Since 2021, […]

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia, is pleased to announce the launch of its Service Delivery Charter (SDC). This initiative aims to provide the public with comprehensive information about services offered at the Ministry, enhance the relationship between the Ministry, the citizens of Liberia, and the international community, and strengthen accountability within the Ministry’s operations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plays a crucial role in […]

  The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist assassination attempt on His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which resulted in several deaths and injuries to innocent people.  His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, affirmed the UAE’s strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and […]