Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal

President Ramaphosa has committed to strengthen the bilateral relationship between South Africa and Senegal in pursuit of a better and peaceful continent

President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the government and people of South Africa congratulated President-elect Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on his election as the President of the Republic of Senegal. The outcome of the election bears testimony to the resilient spirit of the Senegalese people who preferred the democratic…

Source: South African Government |

Western Cape Education wins national primary school track and field championships

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) supported the team of 195 athletes and 25 teachers by covering their transport, accommodation and meal costs

The Western Cape’s primary school athletes won the national track and field championships in Limpopo for the first time ever since the inception of the competition. The athletes competed on 25 and 26 March 2024 at the Oscar Mpetha Stadium at the University of Limpopo in Polokwane. The team took…

Source: UN News |

New $1.4 billion plan to support South Sudanese refugees

The regional refugee plan complements a humanitarian appeal launched earlier this year, aimed at reaching 5.9 million people in South Sudan

The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and partners on Thursday appealed for $1.4 billion this year to support more than two million South Sudanese refugees in five African countries and local communities hosting them.  Since the start of the conflict in South Sudan over 10 years ago, growing humanitarian needs compounded by dire…

Source: Government Offices of Sweden, Ministry for Foreign Affairs |

Sweden allocates SEK 120 million for Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine through World Food Programme (WFP)

The support has been allocated with immediate effect to WFP’s operations in the aforementioned countries

The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will be channelled through the World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian organisation dedicated to fighting hunger. “We are deeply concerned about the warnings of famine in several parts of the…

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

United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Chile, Guyana, Indonesia, Namibia, Serbia, Somalia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well as positive aspects

The UN Human Rights Committee today issued its findings on Chile, Guyana, Indonesia, Namibia, Serbia, Somalia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland after examining the seven States parties in its latest session. The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Covenant on…

Source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |

Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 44,000 people receive emergency food aid as violence in eastern provinces intensifies

At present, over 39,000 families have found refuge in Kanyabayonga, in Lubero territory in northern North Kivu province

As humanitarian needs continue to grow at an alarming rate, the resources available to respond to the crisis are in danger of running out very quickly. The escalation in fighting between the armed forces of the DRC and the March 23 Movement (M23) in the southern part of North Kivu…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Russia’s Pacific Fleet Frigate Arrives in Massawa

Senior government officials and military Commanders toured the naval frigate and received a briefing on the objectives of its tour and its history

The Russian Pacific Fleet frigate, Marshal Shaposhnikov, arrived today, 28 March, for a five-day port call in Massawa, commemorating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the Russian Federation and Eritrea. Upon its arrival at the Massawa port, the naval frigate was warmly welcomed by Eritrea’s Navy. The welcoming ceremony…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Government tables Shs58 trillion budget for 2024/2025

The new budget estimates indicate a rise by Shs5.64 trillion compared to the 2023/2024 budget that amounted to Shs52.7 trillion

Government has presented a Shs58.34 national budget for the 2024/2025 financial year, intended to focus on ‘full monetisation of the Ugandan economy through agriculture, industrialisation, expanding and broadening services, digital transformation and market access’. The Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, who presented the budget also…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Finance releases funds for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) casual labourers

Ssenyonyi raised the issue following another demonstration by labourers employed by KCCA over non-payment of their dues

The Ministry of Finance has released funds required to pay salary arrears for casual labourers employed by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), the Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, has said. Without giving figures, the Minister provided this assurance following concerns raised by the Leader of…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Shares the Abundance of Ramadan with the Nigerien People

Food packages containing essential food were delivered to 400 families in need, especially to disabled people, residing in Agadez

By benefiting the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided food support to the people of Agadez, also called as “Istanbuleva”, who have a unique affinity for Turkish culture and identity. Food packages containing essential food were delivered to 400 families in need, especially to disabled…