Source: British High Commission - Yaounde |

Cameroon’s hidden green treasures unveiled in a book

The vulnerability of Cameroon’s rich plant biodiversity, with over 850 endangered species is highlighted in the book “Important Plant Areas of Cameroon”

In a powerful moment for conservation, the book “Important Plant Areas of Cameroon” was officially launched on 18 June during UK - Cameroon Climate Week. This groundbreaking publication reveals a stunning yet sobering reality: over 850 endangered plant species are spread across 49 critical biodiversity hotspots in Cameroon. Co-authored by experts from…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) |

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Completes the Second Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangements with the Republic of Madagascar

The current account deficit widened to 5.4 percent of GDP in 2024, due to continued weak performance in some mining subsectors; it is expected to widen further (to 6.1 percent of GDP) this year, amidst challenging prospects in the textile industry and the vanilla sector

The IMF Executive Board completed the Second Reviews under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangement for the Republic of Madagascar, allowing for an immediate disbursement of SDR 77.392 million (about US$107 million). Madagascar’s performance under the ECF and RSF has been satisfactory.…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Select Committee on Public Infrastructure Welcomes the Department’s Bold Reform Agenda for Infrastructure and Job Creation

At the centre of this renewed vision is the repositioning of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) from a temporary job relief measure to a structured, skills-based employment pipeline

The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in the Presidency has welcomed the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s strategic and annual performance plans for the 2025/26 financial year. The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Rikus Badenhorst, described the plans as a clear and credible turning point for infrastructure-led…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) |

Protecting Libyan lives: Mine Action partners unite to address the threats of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in Libya

The meeting, co-organized by the Libyan Mine Action Centre (LibMAC) and the Mine Action Programme, was joined by UNICEF, and representatives from the League of Arab States, Ghana, Italy, and the United Kingdom

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) hosted yesterday a meeting for the Mine Action implementing partners, bringing together 22 participants, including national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The meeting, co-organized by the Libyan Mine Action Centre (LibMAC) and the Mine Action Programme, was joined by UNICEF, and representatives…

Source: State House Sierra Leone |

National Revenue Authority Board Pays Courtesy Call on Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, Updates on Revenue Mobilization Efforts

The visit reaffirmed the NRA’s commitment to supporting national development through consistent and improved revenue generation

His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio today received members of the Board of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) at State House, where the delegation briefed him on the authority’s ongoing activities and performance. Board Chairman Mr. Kabineh Kallon, in his opening remarks, expressed gratitude to President Bio for granting them…

Source: Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of South Africa |

Minister Blade Nzimande receives Cuban Ambassador to South Africa for a courtesy visit

In April this year, Minister Nzimande undertook a comprehensive visit to Cuba, whose key outcome was the signing of a Statement of Intent to renew the existing science, technology, and innovation agreement

Yesterday, 2 July, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, received Her Excellency, Mrs. Esther Armenteros, Cuban Ambassador to South Africa for a courtesy visit. Over the past three decades, South Africa’s collaboration with Cuba evolved significantly in critical areas of human development such as public health,…

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Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Parliaments Take Centre Stage in Africa’s Peace and Security Agenda

The upcoming Extraordinary General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), scheduled for 19 to 20 July in Kampala, is expected to consolidate these efforts

As Africa contends with escalating insecurity, unconstitutional transitions, and protracted conflicts, parliamentary leaders are increasingly stepping into central roles in peace building and conflict resolution across the continent. The upcoming Extraordinary General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), scheduled for 19 to 20 July…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the passing of former Deputy President David Mabuza

Further announcements will be made in due course on memorial arrangements and the honours with which the country will pay its final respects to the former Deputy President

I have learned with deep sadness of the passing of former Deputy President and former Premier of Mpumalanga, David Dabede Mabuza. Deputy President Mabuza passed away today, Thursday, 3 July 2025, at a hospital following a short illness. He was 64 years of age. On behalf of Government and the nation,…

Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Morocco: His Majesty (HM) the King Congratulates Belarus' President on National Day

The Sovereign conveys to President Lukashenko His warmest congratulations, along with His best wishes for good health and happiness, and for further progress and prosperity to the people of Belarus

His Majesty King Mohammed VI addressed a message of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, on the occasion of his country’s national day. In this message, the Sovereign conveys to President Lukashenko His warmest congratulations, along with His best wishes for good health and happiness,…

Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Guatemala Considers Autonomy Initiative as 'Only Serious, Credible and Realistic Basis’ for Resolving Moroccan Sahara Regional Dispute

This position was conveyed by Guatemala's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Ramiro Martinez Alvarado, during a press briefing

The Republic of Guatemala affirmed on Thursday that the autonomy initiative put forward by Morocco in 2007 is “the only serious, credible and realistic basis to move towards a lasting agreement for a definitive settlement of this artificial conflict, in full respect of the Kingdom’s territorial integrity and its national…

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