The African Union Commission and Government of the Republic of Kenya signed a host- agreement ahead of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit to be held in Nairobi Kenya from 7 to 9 May 2024. The host agreement was signed by H.E Amb. Josefa Sacko on behalf of the African Union Commission and H.E […]
New World Bank Report Calls for Strengthening Resilience of Ghana’s Health System in Response to Climate Change
Download logo A new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s health system against the adverse effects of climate change. The report, titled Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) for Ghana, identifies gaps and risks to the country’s health sector, while recommending policy actions and providing valuable insights into […]
H.E. Beryl Rose Sisulu presented credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guatemala
Download logo The Ambassador of South Africa, representing the Government of South Africa, presented copies of her credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guatemala at the Official Residence of Guatemala. During this meeting, the two officials held fruitful discussions on issues of mutual interest and the strengthening of bilateral relations. […]
Press Release of the First Meeting of the Joint Committee Between the Libyan Side and European Union Integrated Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM)
On the 30th of April 2024, the first meeting of the Joint Committee was held between the Libyan side and the European Unioun Integrated Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the memorandum of understanding signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with the mission on […]
World Economic Forum Special Meeting: Africa Contributing to Shaping the Global Future Agenda
Download logo The World Economic Forum (WEF) convened a Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 28-29 April 2024. The two-day meeting hosted high-ranking figures, prime ministers and officials from across the Middle East as well as 1,000 global leaders from 92 countries to support […]
African Union establishes the Southern Africa Network of Traditional Leaders Drug Demand Reduction Network
Download logo In a ground breaking move, the African Union has established its first a sub-regional network of traditional leaders to be trained in scientific evidence-based methodologies for prevention, treatment and care of drug dependency to widen the reach of community interventions amid a growing challenge of substance use disorders on the continent especially among […]
Supporting Education and Social Well-Being in Nuwerus Community
Download logo The Department of Local Government, led by the Service Delivery Integration Directorate, has showcased its dedication to enhanced education and social well-being within the Nuwerus community. As part of the Citizen Interface Pilot Programme in Matzikama District Municipality Ward 8, running from April 24th to 26th, 2024, the department has focused its efforts […]
United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) Strengthens Partnerships with Côte d'Ivoire
Download logo U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael Woods, Command Senior Enlisted Leader visited Côte d’Ivoire April 28-29, 2024, to reinforce the longstanding partnership between the United States and the Ivoirian government. During his visit, General Langley engaged in high-level discussions with both military […]
All systems go for registered South African voters to cast ballots abroad
Download logo The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is confident that all systems are in place for the shipment of voting materials to enable South African citizens living abroad to cast their ballots. DIRCO and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) have met and agreed on logistics for the dispatching of election materials. Voting […]
Minister Simmers honours the Masakh’iSizwe bursars and Apprentice graduates
Download logo Minister Simmers honors the Masakh’Isizwe bursars and Apprentice programme graduates On Saturday 27 April, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers awarded 50 new Masakh’iSizwe(MiS) Bursars for the 2024 academic year and honoured 32 learners who have completed their 3 year Apprenticeship programme. The event honoured individuals who have been awarded a full-time MiS […]