Download logo The Egyptian authorities must immediately lift the travel bans imposed against prominent human rights lawyers Nasser Amin and Hoda Abdelwahab in connection with criminal investigations into NGOs’ legitimate human rights work, Amnesty International said today. On 20 March 2024, after 13 years of investigations the authorities announced the closure of Case 173/2011, widely […]
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Tourism Training Institute Paves Way for Local Dominance
Download logo The Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (HTTI) in Jinja District has unveiled a comprehensive plan to equip hoteliers, tourism students and specialists with the skills needed to dominate the Uganda and East African markets. This revelation was made by Richard Kawere, the Principal of HTTI as he presented their plans to the Committee […]
H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation, Follows Up on the Progress of Work at the Ministry’s Office and Continues Meetings With Directors in Diverse Sectors
Download logo H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, toured several departments in the Ministry’s office to follow up on the progress of work, with the participation of Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim, Permanent Under Secretary of the Ministry. H.E. also continued her meetings with the directors of the Ministry and […]
Somalia: Olympian Sir Mo Farah ‘Heartbroken’ To See Escalating Impact of Climate Change on Children in His Homeland
Download logo ‘Will my child eat today? Will they even have any water?’ A mother’s plea to Farah; Olympic champion’s ‘awe’ at battles for survival after 43,000 deaths; Multimedia content can be downloaded here. On a journey back to his birthplace, Save the Children ambassador Sir Mo Farah said it was heartbreaking to witness the devastating impact climate change […]
Arbitrary detentions and impunity widespread in Libya, warns United Nations (UN’s) Türk
Download logo The desperate plight of migrants and refugees tortured, trafficked and sold “at scale” in Libya took centre stage at the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, where UN rights chief Volker Türk urged the international community to consider halting its agreement with the north African country on asylum seekers and migration. “Trafficking, torture, forced labour, extortion, […]
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) announce Ugandan Winner of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Ugandan winner of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023. Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2023 and “Diabetes and Hypertension” Awards 2023 from the rest of the Africa were also announced, in […]
United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of South Sudan on Independence Day
Download logo President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan on his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin […]
President Mourns Passing of Operation Vala Umgodi South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Troops
Download logo President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the deaths of four South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who passed away overnight on Friday, 05 July 2024, while on duty to combat illegal mining. As Commander-in-Chief of the SANDF, President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the families of the victims as well as […]
Leading Energy Companies Including Vitol, Africa Oil Corp, and ERHC Energy Inc will Gather in London for the Invest in African Energy Reception, Highlighting Growing Global Interest in African Oil and Gas Opportunities
Global energy companies including Vitol, Africa Oil Corp. and ERHC Energy Inc. will showcase Africa’s premier energy sector opportunities at the Invest in African Energy reception in London this week, organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org). The reception serves to catalyze investor interest in Africa’s energy prospects ahead of the African Energy Week: […]
Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Ghanaian President
Download logo Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor presented his credentials to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana at the Jubilee House, the seat of the country's presidency, in the capital Accra on Monday, 08 July 2024. Ambassador Mellejor also presented the Letter of Recall of former Ambassador Shirley Q. Ho-Vicario. During the […]