International Relations Committee Congratulates South Africa on its Re-Election to United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council
The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation today received a briefing from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on its election to serve on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2026–2028 term and the significance of work on the Council. The Human Rights Council comprises 47 UN member states. The […]
Eritrea: Commendable Maternity and Infant Health Care Provision
Pediatrician Dr. Bereket Gebremicael at Teseney Hospital stated that, as a result of integrated efforts to ensure maternal and infant health, the death rate related to childbirth has significantly declined. Dr. Bereket further noted that the increased number of pregnant women seeking pre- and post-natal care, regular vaccination programs, as well as sustainable awareness-raising initiatives […]
Committees Urge Higher Education Institutions to Comply with Immigration Laws When Employing Foreign Nationals
The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training today warned universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges not to misuse internationalisation as a reason for ignoring South Africa’s immigration and labour laws. The committee held a joint meeting with the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs to discuss the employment of foreign academics […]
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeepers assess evolving security situation in Eastern Equatoria during four-day patrol
In response to security concerns in Eastern Equatoria, a patrol of 60 uniformed and civilian peacekeepers made the challenging 280-kilometer-long journey by road from South Sudan’s capital, Juba, to Torit. Their four-day mission aimed to assess the situation and engage with affected communities following clashes in Narus in mid-January, which caused casualties and displacement of […]
Seychelles: Appointment of Advisor for Homeland Affairs
The Office of the President wishes to announce the appointment of Mr. Ted Barbe as Advisor for Homeland Affairs. Consequent to this appointment, the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Godfrey Hermitte will assume the role of Acting Commissioner of Police with immediate effect. The necessary processes are currently underway to appoint a new Commissioner of Police […]
Announcement of Winners of Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) eBook Reader Review Competition
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce the winners of the IsDBI eBook Reader App Review Competition, an initiative launched to gather user insights to support the enhancement of the Institute’s digital reading platform. The competition invited users of the IsDBI eBook Reader, across the iOS, Android, and cloud‑based versions, to […]
Japan funding enables World Food Programme (WFP) to provide food and nutrition assistance to displaced families in Rwanda
The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of over USD 666,000 (approximately RWF 970 million) from the Government of Japan to provide lifesaving food assistance to refugees, asylum seekers and returnees in Rwanda. The contribution was announced today at a ceremony in Kigali attended by Mr. Kazuya Nakajo, Ambassador of Japan to Rwanda, […]
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and FHI 360 Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Health Security and Advance Africa’s Health Sovereignty
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and FHI 360 today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing health security, workforce development, and resilient public health systems across Africa. The MoU establishes a structured framework of cooperation aligned with the Africa CDC Strategic Plan (2023–2027), the Africa Health […]
South Africa: Agriculture and Land Committees Engage Departments on Restructuring Progress
The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and the Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development held a joint meeting with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The portfolio committees were briefed on the outcome of the split of the former Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development […]
South Africa: Committee Lays Foundation to Safeguard Jobs in Television and Film Industry
The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition yesterday laid the foundation for safeguarding jobs and restoring confidence in South Africa’s film and television industry. Following extensive engagements with stakeholders and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) yesterday, the committee has reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating meaningful dialogue aimed at retaining existing jobs, […]
