Transition to Muhoozi’s UPDF generation nearly complete Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Nineteen generals of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) retired from active service on August 20 in what is likely one of the army’s biggest senior-level retirements in recent years. It also marked the end of the Bush War generation that brought President…
Asmara, 22 August 2026 – Participants at the National Conference on Eritrean Agricultural Studies 2026 indicated that important research papers that could make a significant contribution to the development of the agricultural sector were presented at the conference. Eng. Timnit Girmay of the Eritrean Standards Institution said that the research papers presented could contribute significantly to…
Asmara, 21 August 2026 – At a conference held in Keren to review progress made in efforts to eradicate illiteracy over the past 10 years, the Ministry of Education developed a five-year strategic plan extending through 2030. At the national conference, conducted from 18 to 20 August, Mr. Gebrezgi Dimam, Director General of Adult Education and…
21 Aug 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s closing remarks at the fourth session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC), OR Tambo Building, Pretoria Your Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Honourable Ministers,High Commissioners,Senior officials,Distinguished Guests,Members of the Media, As we conclude this Fourth Session of the Bi-National Commission, I once again express my deep appreciation for the presence…
State House, Banjul, 21st August 2026: The public is hereby informed that His Excellency President Adama Barrow will proceed on a 15-working-day leave as part of his annual leave for 2026, effective from Monday, 24th August to 15th September 2026. The President will resume on Wednesday, 16th September 2026.
Addis Ababa, August 23, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopia has called for stronger BRICS cooperation in tourism, positioning the sector as a strategic driver of economic growth, sustainable development and people-to-people ties. At the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur, the Ethiopian delegation highlighted the country’s cultural heritage and natural attractions while promoting cooperation in sustainable tourism,…
MBABANE: Army Commander Moses Mashikilisane Fakudze allegedly wrote a letter to Defense and State Security Principal Secretary (PS) His Royal Highness Prince Sicalo pleading with him to convince His Majesty King Mswati to renew his expiring contract.The letter from Army Commander’s Office was addressed to the PS and it remains unclear if it has been…
MBABANE: Nanikie Mnisi, the Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Education and Training is registering students studying in the Mainland China and, facing expulsion amid escalating diplomatic tension between China and the tiny southern African Kingdom ruled by King Mswati, an absolute Monarch.But China has been warning Eswatini against violating the United Nations (UN)…
The Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the United Nations Lesotho , is concluding the five-day Capacity-Building Workshop on the National AI Strategy and Data Centre Blueprint. The final day focuses on developing Lesotho’s data centre implementation roadmap, setting priorities, strengthening partnerships and identifying the…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia and China agreed to expand bilateral trade beyond its current volume of US$167 billion, citing untapped economic potential between the two nations following their inaugural Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue (CSD) in Jakarta, Friday. Speaking following a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that both countries intend…
