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Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Media Statement: Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) Alarmed Following Oversight Visit to Two Eastern Cape Municipalities

The site is poorly maintained, frequently vandalised and is vulnerable to organised crime

At 8 pm on Friday, 28 March 2025, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) concluded its week-long oversight visit to the Eastern Cape’s OR Tambo District Municipality and Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality where it noted with alarm the state of most of the projects it visited at both municipalities.…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Barentu Assistant Nursing School Graduates Students

The graduates, who are members of the 34th and 35th rounds of national service, received both theoretical and practical training over the course of 18 months

Barentu Assistant Nursing School graduated 82 students from its certificate program on 29 March. The graduates, who are members of the 34th and 35th rounds of national service, received both theoretical and practical training over the course of 18 months. Mr. Thomas Zerimariam, Director of the school, congratulated the graduates…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Parliament Wishes All Muslims a Blessed Eid Al-Fitr

Ramadan is a sacred month characterised by fasting, prayer, charity, and reaching out to the poor and vulnerable

The Presiding Officers of Parliament, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, wish the Muslim community a peaceful and reflective Eid al-Fitr as they celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan in…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: President Ramaphosa wishes the Muslim community a joyous Eid-ul-Fitr

This year Eid-ul-Fitr is being observed during Human Rights Month

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the Muslim community well as they prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadaan. President Ramaphosa said: “This year Eid-ul-Fitr is being observed during Human Rights Month - when we pay tribute to our constitutional order that guarantees rights and…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland |

Minister Tavio to visit Zambia and attend Least Developed Countries (LDC) Future Forum

The third LDC Future Forum will address LDCs' resilience by exploring climate-smart agriculture, water management, renewable energy, circular economy and sustainable industrial processes

Finland, Zambia and the United Nations will organise the Least Developed Countries Future Forum (LDC Future Forum) in Lusaka on 1–3 April. The Forum will seek innovative solutions to enhance the resilience of LDCs. The Finnish delegation will be led by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio. In…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Media Statement: Committee on Women, Youth and Persons With Disabilities Wraps Its KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Oversight Visit

The committee evaluated the implementation of the Sanitary Dignity Programme, which the province has touted as a best practice model

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has today wrapped its week-long oversight visit to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province where it assessed critical government programmes that included gender equality, youth development, gender-based violence (GBV), and the inclusion of children with disabilities in the education system. The committee chose…

State House Sierra Leone
Source: State House Sierra Leone |

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio, Join Muslims Nationwide to Celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr, Appeal for National Harmony

The occasion brought together thousands of Muslims who had observed the month-long fast to express gratitude and praise to Allah for His blessings

His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, and senior government officials joined Muslims across Sierra Leone and the world to celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr, marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. The occasion brought together thousands of Muslims who had observed the month-long fast to…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Eid Al-Fetir Al-Mubarek Celebrated Nationwide

Salat prayer, led by Sheik Salem Ibrahim Almukhtar, Mufti of Eritrea and Chairman of the Higher Assembly of Eritrean Iftae and Islamic Affairs, was conducted at Bahti Meskerem Square in the capital

Eid Al-Fetir Al-Mubarek was colorfully celebrated nationwide today, 30 March. Salat prayer, led by Sheik Salem Ibrahim Almukhtar, Mufti of Eritrea and Chairman of the Higher Assembly of Eritrean Iftae and Islamic Affairs, was conducted at Bahti Meskerem Square in the capital. The event was attended by senior Government and…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Uganda
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Ambassador Zhang Lizhong Attends the Launch Ceremony of Rice Aid Distribution

The Ugandan side will ensure that the food aid is distributed promptly to hunger-affected households, vulnerable individuals, victims of wildfires, and schools

On March 26 in Kampala, the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda H.E Zhang Lizhong, Ugandan Prime Minister’s Special Representative Hon. State Minister for Karamoja Affairs and WFP Uganda Country Director attended the launch ceremony together for the rice distribution donated by China to Uganda. Counselor Wang Jianxun and senior officials from…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Kenya
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Ambassador Guo Haiyan meets with His Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Musalia Mudavadi

H.E. Mudavadi stressed that Kenya and China are eager to build on the spirit of collaboration as both sides tackle shared regional and global challenges

On 28th March, Ambassador Guo Haiyan met with H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. Amb. Guo said that China and Kenya are reliable friends and partners, and firmly support each other on core interests and issues of major concern. Amb. Guo…

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