Download logo The U.S. Embassy today awarded approximately $103,000 (MWK 92 million) to nine organizations working in six districts across Malawi through the U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund, the Julia Taft Fund, and the Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Jeremey Neitzke presided over the signing ceremony saying: “These three programs are some […]
DRC-Uganda: Civilians must be protected during joint military operations
Download logo As the governments of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) launch a joint military operation against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, following recent attacks in Uganda attributed to this group, Amnesty International is calling on all parties to ensure the protection of civilians and adherence to international humanitarian law. […]
The African Energy Chamber welcomes the ruling for Shell to proceed with its seismic surveys of the Eastern Cape
The African Energy Chamber (EnergyChamber.org) lauds the South African High Court’s decision to allow multinational oil and gas company Shell to conduct seismic surveys offshore South Africa. Following an 11th hour attempt by environmentalists to halt plans by Shell to conduct seismic surveys along the eastern coast of South Africa, the court ruled in favor of […]
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis welcomes the foreign minister of the Kingdom of Morocco to Bern
Download logo On 3 December in Bern, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis welcomed Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates. This official visit marks the centenary of Switzerland's diplomatic presence in Morocco. Both sides signed a joint declaration, a memorandum of understanding on political consultations and a declaration on cooperation under the […]
UNMISS peacekeepers from South Korea begin repairing main road linking Bor and Pibor
South Korean engineers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have begun rehabilitating the road connecting Jonglei state with the neighboring Greater Pibor Administrative Area. The main aim of the project: To boost trade, enable communities to convene and connect with each other and build peace by enhancing regional integration. “I […]
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the UN calls for increased recognition of persons with disabilities
Download logo On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, calls for increased recognition of the rights of persons with disabilities under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. “Persons with disabilities of all age groups have been identified as a […]
Joint Standing Committee on Defence calls for accountability on 1 Military Hospital refurbishment programme
Download logo The Joint Standing Committee on Defence finds it completely unacceptable that the Department of Defence and Military Veterans has shown complete disregard and unwillingness to account for the 1 Military Hospital in Tshwane’s unending repair and maintenance programme. The committee scheduled a meeting with both the defence department and the Department of Public […]
Eastern African Standby Force (EASF) Director pays courtesy call on Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs
Download logo The Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave welcomed the Eastern African Standby Force (EASF) Director Brigadier General, Getachew Shiferaw, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy, on 1st December 2021. The EASF Director was on a working visit in Seychelles, meeting with various high government officials, including a courtesy call on the President […]
Minister Thoko Didiza welcomes opening of 100% black-owned winery by children of farm labourers
Download logo The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), welcomes the opening of a 100% black-owned winery by the children of farm labourer. Klein Goederust is the first and only 100% black-owned wine farm in Franschhoek. The 116-year-old Klein Goederust farm was solely acquired from the savings of many […]
IMF Staff Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on an Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with Zambia
Download logo The IMF team reached a staff-level agreement with the Zambian authorities on a new arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for 2022-2025 to help restore macroeconomic stability and provide the foundation for an inclusive economic recovery. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Allison Holland, Mission Chief for Zambia, conducted a […]