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  The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) strongly condemns Sunday’s attack on its soldiers by Al Shabaab militants in Buurane village, Mahaday district of Hirshabelle State. The AU troops were clearing a landing area for a helicopter when they came under attack. The brave soldiers responded effectively repelling the attackers and eliminating one militant. “The cowardly act of using roadside bombs will not deter our resolve […]

By: Envaalde Matheus The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has called on the government to urgently initiate bilateral talks with the United States or use SACU channels to negotiate a review of rising tariffs. The call comes amid growing concerns that unilateral tariff increases threaten Namibia’s access to key US markets. Officials warn that the move undermines World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and contradicts the spirit of AGOA […]

  Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has today, 08 April 2025, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, convened a meeting of the Water Task Team, comprised of the Ministers responsible for the Departments of Water and Sanitation, COGTA, Finance, Human Settlements, Public Works and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Police, Electricity as well as Land Reform and Rural Development. The meeting took place following a successful Water and Sanitation two-day Indaba hosted by […]

  HE Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya Abdullah Al Lafi met today with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya Dr. Khaled Mohammed bin Zabin Al Dosari. During the meeting, the two sides discussed cooperation relations between the two countries. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar.     The post Vice President of Libyan […]

  His Excellency Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State and UAE G20 Sherpa, and His Excellency Mahash Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa and UAE Sous Sherpa, participated in the second G20 Sherpa Meeting, which was held virtually from 3 – 4 April. The meeting brought together representatives from invited countries and international organizations to assess the progress achieved across various G20 Sherpa Working Groups and to outline the […]

  Lawmakers have raised concerns over the quality of lawyer, saying the increasing number of graduates in the profession are having a negative impact. Soroti Municipality Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Anna Adeke said that the high number of students pursuing the law degree calls for tightened regulations on the profession by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. “How are you [Minister] managing the influx of law graduates? Is the quality of advocates still […]

  Ireland’s Minister for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has announced €1 million contribution to support the World Health Organization (WHO)-led efforts to tackle the outbreak of the Sudan virus disease (SVD) as part of the UN Uganda Emergency Appeal. This will be used to support surveillance, infection prevention and control, and risk communication for communities. This collaboration will help to strengthen the government national response capacity and […]

  In a formal ceremony held today at State House, President Wavel Ramkalawan presided over the swearing-in of Mrs. Natasha Burian as Judge of the Supreme Court of Seychelles following the recommendation of the Constitutional Appointments Authority. Justice Burian took the Oaths of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath in the presence of distinguished officials including Vice-President Ahmed Afif, Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Roger Mancienne, President of the Court […]

  The Anti-Corruption Commission officially presented its annual report for the year 2024 to President Wavel Ramkalawan during a formal meeting held at State House this morning. The report was submitted in compliance with Section 81 of the Anti-Corruption Act, 2016. Commissioner Mrs. May De Silva, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Mr. Henry Bastienne, personally delivered the document to President Ramkalawan, who also serves as the Minister of Public Administration. During […]