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  The Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons has announced it is working to improve the attractiveness of taxation in the hydrocarbons sector to fully realize the potential of the country’s hydrocarbons market. Speaking during the Technical Conference at the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) – From Resources to Revenue: Developing the Republic of Congo’s Gas Sector – Jean-Jacques Ikama, Director General of Oil Economy, Audit and Trading, Ministry of […]

  Legislators on the Parliamentary Forum on Antimicrobial Resistance have urged medical institutions to regularise Continuous Medical Education (CME) programmes to eliminate irrational use of antibiotic medicines. During a working visit to Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital to assess its response to the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Chairperson of the Forum, Hon. Charles Ayume said private clinics need continuous assessment. He noted that maternal units in some health […]

  On March 23, the inauguration ceremony of the Uganda-China Association forWomen and Kidswas held in Kampala. Ambassador Zhang Lizhong and his wife attended the event and delivered speeches. Minister Counselor Fan Xuecheng and representatives of the Chinese communities in Uganda participated. Ambassador Zhang highly commended the significance of the Association’s establishment. He emphasized that China and Uganda have achieved fruitful cooperation results under the frameworks of the Belt and […]

  On March 24, H.E. Amb. Guo Haiyan paid a courtesy call on Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya and Party Leader of the Orange Democratic Movement. Minister Counselor Zhou Zhencheng, Cabinet Secretary for The National Treasury and Economic Planning Hon. FCPA John Mbadi, were present at the meeting. The two sides exchanged views on carrying forward friendly traditions, strengthening practical cooperation, and promoting the continued steady growth of the […]

  On 22 February 2025, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa held a Lantern Festival themed activity at the famous Boeremark in Pretoria to promote traditional Chinese culture. Minister Li Zhigang attended the event. A number of exhibition areas were set up on the spot. Locals were invited to taste tangyuan, the traditional Chinese delicacy. They received Chinese culture themed books and souvenirs, watched Chinese martial arts and dance performances, and learned […]

  The EU welcomes the meeting between Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and former presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane on 23 March as a positive step towards reconciliation in Mozambique. The EU encourages all political actors in Mozambique to continue to engage in a meaningful dialogue that leads to restoring trust in public institutions and brings about urgent reforms that meet the aspirations of the Mozambican people: democratic governance, respect for human […]

  The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) launched a year-long celebration marking the 25th anniversary of their enduring and unique partnership, since the first Africa-Europe Summit on 3-4 April 2000 in Cairo. This milestone, aligned with the Africa Agenda 2063 and the Global Gateway Investment Package for Africa, underscores the powerful impact of two unions representing over 1.9 billion people and accounting for more than 40% of the UN’s membership. In the […]

  UN Tourism has presented its “Tourism Doing Business” guidelines, focused on the opportunities for international investors in Namibia’s burgeoning tourism sector “Tourism Doing Business Investing in Namibia” aims to attract potential investors and provides essential insights into the vibrant opportunities within Namibia’s tourism sector. The guidelines showcase Namibia’s unique cultural heritage, robust economy, and supportive business environment, highlighting areas of potential significant growth in the years ahead. Namibia: A […]

  The inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) officially opened with welcome and keynote addresses by key industry leaders operating in the Republic of Congo’s energy sector. With an ambition to double oil production to 500,000 barrels per day by 2027, and with the upcoming launch of a new Gas Master Plan, CEIF 2025 offers a platform for attendees to connect with leaders in Congo’s energy market. Speaking during the opening […]