Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Calls for More Funds for Child Disability Benefit

Aggrey Kibenge, Permanent Secretary at the Gender Ministry, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to disability inclusion, outlining plans for regular cash transfers to families as part of the benefit

Uganda is set to introduce a National Child Disability Benefit to support families raising children with disabilities. This was the focus of the National Child Benefit High-Level Dialogue Meeting organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in partnership with UNICEF and held at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel…

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Congo’s Minister of Hydrocarbons Confirms Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2026 at Gala Dinner

Additionally, leading African energy players, companies and projects have been recognized during the 2025 African Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) in the Republic of Congo

Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, the Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo, opened the Congo Energy & Investment Forum's (CEIF) Gala Dinner announcing the premier event will take place for a second edition in 2026. “We commend the excellent organization of CEIF and are pleased to confirm its second edition…

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Congo’s Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) Explores Regional Market Bond for Hydrocarbon Development

By leveraging the regional financial market, Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo aims to strengthen its production capacity and drive economic growth in the Republic of Congo

The Republic of Congo’s national oil company (NOC) Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) is seeking to raise $300 million through regional markets to finance hydrocarbon development. In December 2024, SNPC launched a public bond offering titled "SNPC 6.5% Net 2024-2029"  as part of an innovative financing strategy. The…

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    • Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 Ministerial Panel: Republic of Congo to Promote Onshore Acreage in Upcoming Bid Round
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Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 Ministerial Panel: Republic of Congo to Promote Onshore Acreage in Upcoming Bid Round

A ministerial panel at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum explored Congo’s strategy for regional collaboration, resource monetization and hydrocarbon development

The Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons announced that the upcoming 2025 licensing round will focus on onshore blocks in the country’s continental basin. The announcement was made on March 25 by Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo, during a ministerial panel discussion at the…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Toxic Stakeholder Relations at Central University of Technology Collapse Higher Education Oversight

CUT stakeholders unanimously decried the state of the institution during the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education’s oversight visit

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has suspended planned discussions with the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein due to a breakdown in trust among senior management, unions, the Institutional Forum (IF) and the Student Representative Council (SRC). The decision follows an oversight visit that exposed severe governance failures,…

Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) applauds Cameroon's inclusive approach to displacement and calls for increased global support

In February 2025, Cameroon introduced a national framework to issue identification documents, including residence permits and national disability cards

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, commends the Government of Cameroon for introducing a national framework to issue identity documents, including biometric identity cards to refugees. Cameroon is home to more than 1.4 million forcibly displaced people, including nearly 1 million internally displaced persons and 430,000 refugees. In addition to serving…

Source: The World Bank Group |

Strategic and Targeted Reforms Can Strengthen Morocco's Business Landscape: Report

The report underscores that with strategic reforms and a commitment to modernization, Morocco has the potential to significantly enhance its business environment, fostering economic growth and creating a more inclusive job market

The Moroccan economy demonstrated resilience and positive trends in 2024 despite facing significant challenges. Recent rainfall has alleviated drought conditions, contributing to a more favorable outlook for the agricultural sector. Overall growth is projected to increase to 3.6 percent in 2025, according to the World Bank's latest economic update for…

Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

United Nations (UN) experts urge immediate action to protect children against trafficking for recruitment and use in hostilities in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Humanitarian agencies have identified more than 1,100 unaccompanied and separated children in North and South Kivu

 UN human rights experts* today called for urgent measures to address grave violations against children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid escalating hostilities in North and South Kivu provinces. “The recent surge in violence has led to indiscriminate attacks on civilian populations, massacres and conflict-related sexual violence,…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Frustration and confusion as Tokiman East residents discuss status of South Sudan’s peace deal

Participants at the Tokiman East event identified tribalism, nepotism, political power struggles, poor governance and corruption as root causes of the country’s fragile situation

In Tokiman East on the outskirts of Juba, residents are frustrated by and worried about the lack of progress made to implement their countries peace agreement. “It is time for our leaders to set aside their pride and differences and work together to resolve current security and humanitarian crises to…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa: Deputy Minister Botes to host his Portuguese counterpart for Bilateral Consultations

The Working Visit will serve as an opportunity to review areas of bilateral cooperation, identify opportunities for further cooperation and address challenges impeding progress

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will host the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Portugal, Professor Nuno Sampaio, on Thursday, 27 March 2025, in Pretoria. The Working Visit will serve as an opportunity to review areas of bilateral cooperation, identify opportunities…