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  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 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 […]

  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 […]

  The Republic of Congo is expected to more than double natural gas production by 2027 according to an outlook by commodity company S&P Global Commodity Insights – technical partner of the Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF). This production increase will be driven primarily by Chinese developer Wing Wah’s Banga Kayo and energy major Eni’s Marine XII FLNG developments. The outlook was announced by Lucinda Valerie Ross, Senior Technical Research Analyst at […]

  As country gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Uganda Police Force (UPF) is seeking Shs157 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year budget to cater for recruitment of probation police constables (PPCs). Uganda is slated to hold general elections in January 2026 and the Under Secretary, of the force, Aggrey Wunyi said that if law and order is to be upheld in the during the election period, 10,000 […]

  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today Monday the 24 th of March 2025, hosted the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), H.E Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan and his delegation at State House Entebbe.  President Museveni and his guests discussed matters of mutual interest between Uganda and the UAE as well as regional and international issues. Members of the delegation included among others […]