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Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia |

Ambassador Yin Chengwu Met with Liberian Minister of Agriculture Nuetah

The two sides exchanged views on implementing the strategic consensus reached during the meeting between the heads of state of China and Liberia

On October 8, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Hon. Dr. J.Alexander Nuetah, Minister of Agriculture of Liberia. The two sides exchanged views on implementing the strategic consensus reached during the meeting between the heads of state of China and Liberia, promoting the China-Liberia strategic partnership, and especially on…

United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Equatorial Guinea on Independence Day

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, dispatched similar messages to Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua, Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent separate messages of…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Media Statement: Committee on Agriculture Wraps Its Oversight Visit to Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) and Agricultural Research Council (ARC) With Success in Tshwane

The visit also provided the committee with an opportunity to interact with scientists, and researchers

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture has concluded its week-long oversight visit to Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) and Agricultural Research Council (ARC) with success in Tshwane. Both visits were aimed at assessing progress in the modernisation of a vaccine manufacturing plant by OBP and the construction of the foot and mouth…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Media Statement: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Committee Welcomes Temporary Joint Operation to Dispel Approximately 6,500 Illegal Miners

The committee will develop an oversight report with recommendations for adoption by the National Assembly

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has applauded a temporarily arranged joint operation that dispelled approximately 6 500 people who participate in illegal mining and illicit business activities at Van Ryan illegal mining site in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The joint operation between the South African Police Service (SAPS), the…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Media Statement: Public Works Committee Calls for Urgent Forensic Audit of Telkom Towers

The committee resolved to prioritise quarterly briefings from the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure and stakeholders on the progress achieved on the Telkom Towers project

The Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure is currently conducting oversight over the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI). The oversight includes engagements with the Property Trading Management Trading Entity including precinct development programmes and entities in the Public Works portfolio. One of the committee’s key issues were…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) alarmed by violent attacks in Juba County, calls for investigation and accountability

UNMISS has intensified patrols across Central Equatoria and is engaging with state and local authorities as well as community leaders to access the area and prevent further escalations

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is alarmed by reports of a series of violent clashes between armed actors in the greater Juba area of Central Equatoria state, resulting in the deaths of 24 people, including 19 civilians. These interconnected incidents allegedly involved attacks and counter attacks between…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Hosts Regional Workshop on African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP)

This initiative is part of ECOWAS’ efforts to advance regional energy security through regional infrastructure such as the AAGP

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has initiated a 4-day regional workshop to review and validate the Host Government Agreement (HGA) concerning the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project (AAGP). The event, held at Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, began on 8 October and is scheduled to conclude on 11…

African Energy Chamber

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African Energy Chamber Reaffirms Commitment to Host African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town Through 2030

As AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 continues to attract global attention, Cape Town remains the focal point for initiatives aimed at eradicating energy poverty across the continent by 2030

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – is proud to announce that the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference remains committed to hosting the African continent’s most successful energy event in Cape Town. AEW was established in 2021 under the…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Another Troubling Decision for Free Speech in Cameroon

Government Bans Media Debates On President’s Health

Media discussions in Cameroon about the health of its president, Paul Biya, 91, are now outlawed.  On October 9, the territorial administration minister, Paul Atanga Nji, issued a communique saying that the health of President Biya is a “security issue,” that any media debate on the state of the president is “formally forbidden,” and…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

United Nations (UN) Extends Democratic Republic (DR) Congo Experts’ Mandate Amid Increasing Abuses

But More Robust Rights Monitoring Needed

On October 11, the United Nations Human Rights Council extended the mandate of its team of international experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo for another year. This was crucial, given the country’s deepening human rights and humanitarian crises, and an intensifying government crackdown on opposition party members, journalists, activists, and other critics of…