Tajikistan: Meeting with the Governor of the Aswan region of Egypt
On November 7, 2023, during a working visit to the Aswan region, the Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Zarobiddin Kosimi, met with the Governor of the region, Ashraf Atiya. At the meeting, a conversation was held on the current state and prospects of relations of friendship and cooperation […]
HIV interventions should address the needs of older persons: World Health Organization (WHO)
Seventy-three (73) year old Brenda Mareva** was diagnosed with HIV in 2009 and commenced treatment same year. With ageing, she suffered a stroke in 2004 and was also initiated on hypertensive medication. In 2005, she was diagnosed of Parkinson’s disease, a brain condition that causes problems with movement, mental health, sleep, pain and other health […]
Seychelles: Appointment of the New Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation
The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Mr Geffy Zialor as the Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC). Mr Zialor started his career with SPTC in November 2019, as a Technical Advisor. He has held several senior positions within the Company. Mr Zialor has over 24 […]
Aiding Flood Victims: Collaborative Efforts Bring Relief to Kenyan Communities
Several counties are grappling with the devastating impact of above-average rains, leading to widespread flooding. In response to this crisis, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with WHO Kenya and county authorities, alongside various collaborating organizations, is actively conducting swift needs assessments and delivering essential aid to the affected communities. In proactive preparation for such […]
Seychelles: Appointment of the Board of Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority
The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the Board of the Seychelles Communications Regulatory Authority, this is in accordance with Section 148 (1) and Section 148 (5) of the Communications Act, 2023. The Authority is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the Communications Act 2023 and assumes the regulatory function […]
Uganda: Be remembered by impact on society not possessions – Speaker Among
The Speaker, Anita Among has appealed to Ugandans to mind about the legacy they will leave behind when they die, other than focusing on individual achievements and possessions. The Speaker said a lasting legacy should not solely be defined by one’s achievements or possessions but by the positive impact they have on others and the […]
Governments plan to produce double the fossil fuels in 2030 than the 1.5°C warming limit allows
A major new report published today finds that governments plan to produce around 110% more fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C, and 69% more than would be consistent with 2°C. This comes despite 151 national governments having pledged to achieve net-zero emissions and the latest forecasts which suggest global coal, oil, and gas demand will peak this […]
Local Production and Equitable Distribution of Drugs Will Speed Up Efforts to Eliminate Malaria
A Kenyan pharmaceutical company, Universal Corporation Limited, has become the first manufacturer in Africa to receive World Health Organization (WHO) approval to produce a lifesaving malaria drug. The antimalarial drug, sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine plus amodiaquine (Spaq), is frequently used to prevent seasonal malaria in children during months of peak transmission periods such as rainy seasons. Previously, demand […]
Is this a Permanent Solution to Power Problems in many African Countries
Karpowership, operates floating power plants, supplies electricity to eight African countries including Ghana, Senegal, Mozambique, and Côte d’Ivoire. The company has in recent months cut off electricity in Freetown and Bissau, the capitals of Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau, after authorities failed to pay bills reportedly totalling $40 million and $15 million respectively. The company’s […]
The War between Israel and Hamas has Exposed Divisions in South Africa
South African sympathy for the Palestinian fight for an independent state goes back to the days of late anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. He famously said in 1997, three years after he became the country’s first democratically elected president after decades of struggle against white-minority rule: “We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without […]
