At long last, stakeholders of the Liberian Muslim community have resolved to work together for the success of this year’s Hajj Program, with an agreement of all Hajj and Umrah agencies to work under one accord. The unanimous decision was finally made on May 27, during a well-attended meeting of the parties and other stakeholders […]
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As the lead investment promotion agency in Namibia, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) aims to attract and retain sustainable investment for the private sector–led and inclusive economic growth for Namibia. For that reason, the NIPDB has coordinated the country’s participation in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2023, taking place from 8 May […]
After three weeks of fighting, envoys of Sudan’s rival generals are set to begin “pre-negotiation talks” on Saturday. Meanwhile, aid shipments have started arriving. DW has the latest. The US and Saudi Arabian governments have confirmed that direct talks between the warring Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will begin in the Saudi […]
Cape Town — South African government spokesperson Clayson Monyela has said on Twitter that eight South African nationals who are in the process of being evacuated from Sudan do not have the necessary travel documents and were refused entry into Egypt. Monyela assured that they were safe and that negotiations with Egypt is ongoing and […]
Cape Town — The UAE President and ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and 500 of his entourage, including government officials, caused a stir in South Africa last week when they landed their private planes at Bulembu Airport in Bisho – a military base decommissioned in the 1990s. Latest reports are that the […]
Cape Town — The Bulembu Airport near Bisho in the Eastern Cape, which was decomissioned in the 1990s, has had a U.S.$1 million (R20 million) makeover, paid for by the United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, News24 reports. The makeover includes the extension of the runway to accommodate their planes, along […]
Government has released K400 million for the repatriation of 50 Malawians facing work place abuse in Oman. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson John Kabaghe has confirmed that the repatriation processes of Malawians who are stuck in Oman has begun. Kabaghe said the government has this week K400 million allocated in the 2023-2024 national budget for […]
Once the hub of the short-lived and grandly named Ciskei International Airways, the Bulembu Airport near Qonce — despite a multi-million rand facelift in 2007 — had become a place where ‘airplanes did not land anymore’. But after a R20-million donation from the United Arab Emirates, the Eastern Cape government upgraded the facility and installed […]
A leaked document purporting to be the original version of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that Finance and Development Planning Minister, Samuel Tweah, committed Liberia to while on a visit to the UAE has contradicted the government’s pronouncement about a very lucrative carbon deal. The leaked document, which began circulating widely on social media last […]
A passenger plane preparing to take off from Sudan for Saudi Arabia caught fire on Saturday as deadly fighting between the army and paramilitaries broke out in Khartoum, the capital. The Kingdom’s flag carrier said the Airbus A330 bound for Saudi Arabia “was exposed to gunfire damage…with guests and crew on board” ahead of its […]
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Egypt Welcomes Prisoner Swap in Yemen
Egypt has lauded the prisoner swap that started between the Yemeni government and Houthi militias under the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday 15/04/2023 that the swap is an important and positive step to renew truce in Yemen and support efforts […]
The South African government has investigated the secretive extradition hearings and judgment. A clear picture of Dubai’s duplicity is emerging, say sources with first-hand knowledge of events. Senior counsel for the Gupta brothers were reportedly at the UAE court when the failed extradition judgment was handed down on 13 February, giving the fugitives a 37-day […]
Cape Town — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will not be extraditing the Gupta brothers to South Africa, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed today. The brothers were to face charges of money laundering and fraud and were implicated in the State Capture report, which revealed deep levels of corruption in the government of then-president Jacob […]
An urgent meeting has been requested between the South African and United Arab Emirates’ central authorities as well as the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola and his counterpart in the UAE – to get an update on the status of an extradition application pertaining to Atul Gupta and Rajesh Gupta. The brothers […]
Tunis/Tunisia — On the 47th anniversary of Land Day, Tunisia calls on the international community to assume its full role in protecting the rights of the Palestinian people against the “repressive” policies of the Zionist entity. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tunisia denounces the policy of “fait accompli” […]
Turkey and Seychelles are looking to develop cooperation in education, tourism and defence among others, said the newly accredited Turkish ambassador. Subutay Yüksel presented his credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan on Tuesday at State House. Speaking to reporters, Yüksel said that his discussions with the President touched on a number of topics and that he […]
Five young Iranian ladies who danced to Nigerian Afrobeat singer and rapper, Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema’s song ‘Calm Down’ have been allegedly arrested. The video of the five girls went viral on Tuesday for dancing to Rema’s hit song without headscarves. The Times of Israel reported that there are anxieties about their well-being […]
Uganda has donated mattresses, and blankets in a 13 tons aid supply to Turkey for relief to people who were affected by the devastating earthquake last month. According to information from the Turkish embassy, the 13 tons of “in kind aid” was collected by “Ugandan friends” on behalf of the Turkish people. “This morning we […]