Download logo The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has called on current South African National Defence Force members to reconsider their resistance to the increase in their contributions to ensure that the Regular Force Medical Continuation Fund (RFMCF) remains viable and sustainable. The committee is concerned that the sustained low contribution model will have dire […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) upskills officers with result-based project and programme management course
Download logo In a bid to enhance capacity building of staff of the ECOWAS Commission, a Result-Based Project & Programme Management Course has been organized for Principal Programme Officers (PPOs) and Programme Officers (POs) drawn from all Departments of the Commission from 13th to 17th November 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria. The comprehensive agenda of the […]
South Africa: International Relations Committee Chairperson holds successful bilateral with Swedish ambassador
Download logo The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, has held a successful engagement with the Swedish Ambassador, Mr Håkan Juholt, as part of strengthening relations between South Africa and Sweden. The meeting was held at the behest of the Swedish Ambassador, who was accompanied by other Swedish […]
South Sudan: Peace concert in Malakal attracts huge crowd, galvanizes audience
Download logo In Malakal, peace begins with some 1,500 revellers from all walks of life uniting for a flamboyant concert sprinkled with healthy doses of updates on the implementation of South Sudan’s revitalized peace agreement, meant to culminate with free, fair, and credible elections in just over a year. “We are hoping for just and […]
South Africa: Police Committee Welcomes Drop in Some Crimes but Urges Police to Intensify Crime Fighting Efforts
Download logo The Portfolio Committee on Police has welcomed the second quarter crime statistics showing a reduction in various crimes, including murder, sexual offences and carjacking. The committee on Friday received a presentation on crime statistics for the last quarter (July to September) from the Ministry of Police and Senior Management of the South African […]
Five Reasons to Attend MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023
This November 21-22, MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 (https://apo-opa.co/3R3Lg3O) will kick off in Nouakchott under the theme, ‘Scaling Energy Opportunities in Africa’s New Frontier,’ serving as a focal point for discussions and insights into the region’s burgeoning energy sector. Organized in partnership with Mauritania’s Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Energy, Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures, […]
His Majesty the King Congratulates Pedro Sanchez on his Investiture as Spanish Prime Minister
Download logo HM King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to Pedro Sanchez, on the occasion of his investiture as Spanish Prime Minister. In this message, the Sovereign expresses to Sanchez His warmest congratulations and sincere wishes for total success in achieving the aspirations of the friendly Spanish people to greater progress and prosperity. His […]
European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Zimbabwe publishes its final report on the 2023 harmonised elections, including key recommendations
Download logo Today, the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Zimbabwe published its final report on the 23 August 2023 harmonised elections. This report offers a set of key recommendations to improve future electoral processes. EU EOM Chief Observer, Fabio Massimo Castaldo, underscored in the final report presentation: “While election day was largely […]
Eritrea: President Isaias Receives Credentials of Ambassadors
Download logo President Isaias Afwerki today received at the Denden Guest House the credentials of 19 Ambassadors. The Resident Ambassadors who submitted their credentials are: Mr. Gianlica Grippa of the European Union, Mr. Prakash Chand of the Republic of India, Mr. Jerome Cauchard of French Republic and Mr. Omar Idris of the Federal Republic of […]
Mauritanian President, Energy Minister and More to Deliver Opening Keynotes at Upcoming MSGBC Summit
The third edition of MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 (https://apo-opa.co/3sGXC8P) will open with a strong slate of speakers, including the President and Minister of Petroleum, Mines and Energy of Mauritania. Top government officials and industry leaders from the MSGBC region will speak at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 conference in Nouakchott on November […]