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Source: UN News | Jul 20, 2025

Doha agreement brings Democratic Republic (DR) Congo government and M23 rebels a step closer to peace

The Declaration of Principles comes less than a month after a peace agreement signed by Congo and Rwanda, long accused by the Congolese government of supporting the M23

An agreement signed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) has been hailed by the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (MONUSCO) as “an important step toward sustainable peace. In a statement released on 19 July, MONUSCO said that the Declaration of Principles, signed…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Jul 20, 2025

President El-Sisi Meets United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Commander

President El-Sisi underscored the utmost importance of the Nile River issue as a matter of national security for Egypt

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael E. Kurilla, in the presence of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr, as well as U.S. Ambassador in Cairo, Herro Mustafa Garg. The…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Jul 20, 2025

President El-Sisi Meets Secretary-General of the League of Arab States

The meeting also touched on the latest developments in Syria and Libya, in addition to the situation in Sudan and the ongoing efforts to restore security and stability there

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the meeting addressed the latest developments pertinent to Arab crises and issues, mainly the situation in Gaza Strip and the West Bank, as…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO), Botswana | Jul 20, 2025

National training drive boosts cervical cancer prevention efforts in Botswana

The programme focused on equipping six doctors and a group of nurses with advanced clinical skills, particularly in managing cases that require more than basic procedures such as thermal ablation or cryotherapy

In a continued effort to reduce the burden of cervical cancer, the Ministry of Health, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other key partners has launched a national training initiative aimed at strengthening the capacity of both doctors and nurses in the screening and treatment of pre-cancerous cervical…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia | Jul 20, 2025

Government (Gov’t) Announces Dedication of Decentralized Passport Centers in Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties

The decentralization initiative is a major step toward making passport services more accessible to citizens across the country, especially in remote regions

The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pleased to announce the official dedication of newly decentralized Passport Application Centers in Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties. The dedication ceremonies are scheduled to take place early next week as part of the national calendar of events in celebration…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | Jul 20, 2025

Bridging Africa’s financing gaps through better planning

The session explored how African countries are applying future-oriented planning methods to address persistent financing challenges and accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063

With just five years left to meet global and continental development targets, African governments are shifting the way they plan and finance national priorities. The focus is turning toward long-term, integrated planning that links policy ambition with realistic budgeting and resource strategies. This evolving approach was the focus of a…

Source: State House Uganda | Jul 20, 2025

President Museveni Calls for Household Census in Kampala to Refine Parish Development Model (PDM) Budgeting

The President emphasized the need for a data-driven approach to planning and budgeting for the PDM program, highlighting that the uniform allocation of UGX 100 million per parish annually is insufficient for urban centers with dense populations

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed local authorities in Kampala's five divisions to establish accurate data on the number of households within their jurisdictions to help in the equitable allocation of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM). The call was made on Saturday, July 19, 2025, during his visit…

Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Jul 20, 2025

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Welcomes Declaration of Principles Between Democratic Republic (DR) Congo and Congo River Alliance, Commends Qatar’s Mediation Efforts

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, commended the efforts of the State of Qatar in facilitating the dialogue that led to the declaration, which marks a significant step toward national reconciliation and the promotion of stability in eastern DRC

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance – March 23 Movement, which took place in Doha. His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, commended…

Source: Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) | Jul 20, 2025

Standard & Poor (S&P) Reaffirms Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit’s (ICIEC) AA- Financial Strength and Issuer Credit Rating with Stable Outlook

S&P expects ICIEC to continue expanding its business operations while maintaining robust levels of capital adequacy, exceptional liquidity buffers, and steadily increasing profitability

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, has marked another significant milestone with the reaffirmation of its "AA-" long-term issuer credit and financial strength rating by Standard & Poor's (S&P), with a…

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Source: African Energy Chamber | Jul 20, 2025

International Energy Forum (IEF) Secretary General Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Forecasts Global Energy Growth

IEF Secretary General Jassim Alshirawi will speak at this year’s African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference

Jassim Alshirawi, Secretary General of intergovernmental organization the International Energy Forum (IEF), has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference as a speaker. As the world’s largest gathering of energy ministers, the IEF accounts for more than 90% of global oil and gas supply, and as…

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