Handling heavy machinery is not one of the first skills that comes to mind when we think of UN peacekeepers, but construction skills are an important component of the blue helmets’ competency toolkit.Operating an excavator, a bulldozer or a wheel loader did not come naturally to Chief Private Ryan Herdhika, an avid motorcyclist and soldier […]
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PIF (Public Investment Fund) Announced International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) as a Successful Bidder at the Voluntary Carbon Market Initiative Auction during the Future Investment Initiative Conference in Riyadh
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (https://www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, today was announced as a successful bidder at the Voluntary Carbon Market Initiative Auction on the First day of the 6th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (“FII”) in Riyadh. The Public Investment Fund (“PIF” or the “Fund”) […]
Audience avec les anciens membres du gouvernement de transition démocratique du Niger (1991-1993), conduits par l’ancien Premier Ministre Son Excellence Cheffou Amadou
Download logo Le Président de la République, Chef de l’Etat, SEM Mohamed Bazoum, a reçu vendredi en début de soirée 28 octobre 2022, les anciens membres du gouvernement de transition démocratique du Niger (1991-1993), conduits par l’ancien Premier Ministre SEM Cheffou Amadou. Ces personnalités étaient venues rendre une visite de courtoisie à SEM Mohamed Bazoum, […]
vivo Launches New V25 5G and V25e with High-Performance, Color Changing Glass and Enhanced Photography Features for Creative Original Expressions
vivo (https://www.vivo.com/) has unveiled the latest additions to its stylish V series range of devices: V25 5G and V25e, both phones follow-up on the V23 5G and V23e. With superior photography features, the two smartphones have been designed for users who express themselves through video and photography. The new V25 5G and V25e will give […]
Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Announced Members of the New Defence Forces Council
Download logo President Wavel Ramkalawan today announced and convened the first meeting of the Defence Forces Council, at State House. The new Council has been set up following the promotions and restructuring of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). The Council is chaired by the President of the Republic who is also Commander-in-Chief of the Armed […]
Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Formally Promotes Lieutenant Colonel Allain Pierre
Download logo The President of the Republic of Seychelles and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, officially promoted Lieutenant Colonel Allain Pierre this morning at State House. He earlier held the rank of Major. President Ramkalawan congratulated Lieutenant Colonel Allain Pierre on his promotion and wished him the best as he takes on the new responsibility. […]
South Africa: National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) on United States Threat Alert
Download logo The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) which comprises of various government departments as led by State Security Agency (SSA), South African Police Service (SAPS) and South African National Defence Force (SANDF) meets on a regular basis to assess the safety and security of the country. The NATJOINTS wishes to re-iterate that […]
Minister Senzo Mchunu Commits to Delivering Water to the People of South Africa
Download logo Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu reiterated the Ministry and department’s commitment towards the provision of water to the communities. This authoritative announcement was made during the launch of the Olifants Management Model Programme (OMM), today 27 October 2022 at Ga-Malekana Tribal Authority just outside Burgersfort in Limpopo. The programme is meant to […]
Millions Face Harm from Flooding Across West and Central Africa, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Warns
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is warning of surging needs for more than 3.4 million displaced people and their hosts in the face of recent destructive flooding in Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Cameroon. Nigeria is facing the worst floods in a decade. Hundreds of lives have been lost, over 1.3 million people have […]
World Health Organization (WHO) Donates Medical Kits to Aid Drought Response Efforts
Download logo The Ministry of Health in collaboration with other State Departments, County Governments and stakeholders has been responding to the drought situation through various initiatives such as: provision of technical support on drought response mechanisms, enhanced disease surveillance and response, support in management of Acute Malnutrition, provision of Food/Nutrition supplements and coordination of the […]