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Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Feb 24, 2026

Uganda: Ministry officials in acting capacity for long concerns Members of Parliament (MP)

Hon. Gorreth Namugga alluded to the staffing levels across government entities that stand at an average of 35 per cent adding that, the high unemployment rate in the country is imposed by failure to fill available positions

Legislators on the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) have put the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to task over failure to appoint substantive officials in different administrative positions. In a meeting held on Monday, 23 February 2026, a team from the ministry led by the Deputy Permanent Secretary…

Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Feb 24, 2026

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Nigeria

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Nigeria over this heinous attack

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria, which resulted in dozens of deaths and the abduction of a number of women and children. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed that the UAE expresses its…

Source: African Energy Chamber | Feb 24, 2026

Africa, Venezuela Move to Formalize Global South Energy Cooperation

A working visit to Caracas by the African Energy Chamber this week aims to strengthen hydrocarbon collaboration, expand focus on gas and petrochemicals and advance technical training partnerships

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) this week advanced a structured program of cooperation with Venezuela during a high-level working visit aimed at aligning both regions on hydrocarbon development, trade expansion and capacity building. The visit opened with meetings with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela’s Vice Minister for Africa, Yuri…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa | Feb 24, 2026

Newly released 2025 scorecard unveils progress and setbacks on health and gender equality across Southern Africa

First developed in 2019, the scorecard serves as a social accountability tool and uses a "traffic light" system to track 20 indicators

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched its biennial scorecard, a critical tool that tracks progress on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across its 16 Member States. New data, including from demographic health surveys, shows great strides in improving the sexual and reproductive health of people across the…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Feb 24, 2026

President Ramaphosa welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines

President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positively to his call to support the process of returning the men home

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation. The South African government working closely with the Russian government has secured a safe return of the men. This…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Feb 24, 2026

Agriculture Committee Hears About Department’s Plans to Vaccinate South Africa’s Entire Cattle Herd

The committee is also considering conducting oversight visits to the Free State following reports that cases are on the rise in that province

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture today received an update from the Department of Agriculture on the vaccination of cattle against foot and mouth disease (FMD), following an outbreak across the country. The committee heard that the department is currently distributing a million vaccine doses to outbreak areas in the provinces,…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa | Feb 24, 2026

South Africa: Presidency statement on National Health Insurance Act (NHI) litigation

The Department of Health will continue in its constitutional responsibility to strengthen the health system and improve the quality of care

The litigation that has been initiated by various parties against the President and the Minister of Health has necessitated that President Cyril Ramaphosa following consultations with Minister Aaron Motsoaledi agree to delay the proclamation of any sections of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act until the Constitutional Court has handed…

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Source: VUKA Group | Feb 24, 2026

Converge Africa proudly announces Amazon South Africa as a Diamond partner

Converge Africa 2026 will take place from 4–6 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, welcoming commerce leaders, sellers, technology providers, and industry stakeholders from across South Africa and the continent

Converge Africa is proud to announce that Amazon South Africa has confirmed its role as a Diamond Partner of Converge Africa 2026, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating digital commerce adoption, marketplace growth, and seller enablement across South Africa. Converge Africa has become South Africa’s leading digital commerce and retail technology…

Source: State House Seychelles | Feb 24, 2026

President Dr Patrick Herminie Appointed Chancellor of the University of Seychelles

This new role comes at a pivotal time as UniSey expands its academic programmes, strengthens international collaborations, and enhances its research capacity in support of national transformation

The Office of the President announces that the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has been appointed Chancellor of the University of Seychelles (UniSey). This appointment reaffirms the strong partnership between the government and the University of Seychelles, underscoring the continued commitment to advancing higher education, research,…

Source: State House Seychelles | Feb 24, 2026

President Dr. Patrick Herminie is Seychelles Football Federation's (SFF) new Patron

The President will also support strategic engagement with regional and international football bodies, enhancing Seychelles’ visibility and cooperation within the global football community

The Office of the President is pleased to announce that the President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has accepted the role of Patron of the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF). In this capacity, the President will serve as the principal ceremonial figurehead of the Federation, lending the prestige and moral…

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