Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) strengthening Southern African Development Community’s (SADC’s) capacity to adopt the Generic ePhyto National System (GeNS) ePhyto Solution

Source: APO

SADC Member States have strengthened their capacity to implement the International Plant Protection Convention’s (IPPC) Generic ePhyto National System (GeNS) following a hands‑on training under the European Union (EU)-funded Support Towards the Operationalisation of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (STOSAR II) Project.

The week‑long workshop held in Johannesburg, equipped plant health officials with the skills, tools and national plans needed to roll out the ePhyto system – a digital platform for issuing and receiving electronic phytosanitary certificates. This training marks a major milestone in the region’s journey towards harmonised, paperless trade in plants and plant products.

In her remarks, the STOSAR Project Coordinator Elma Zanamwe, commended the commitment of the participating countries, saying, “The move towards digital transformation of plant health certification through ePhyto, will not only foster regional collaboration but is a reflection of the technical readiness and a shared commitment to secure, efficient, and eco-friendly trade facilitation. The EU-funded STOSAR II Project is proud to support SADC countries in taking this important step.”

The IPPC’s ePhyto Solution, including its GeNS platform, allows countries to electronically produce, send and receive phytosanitary certificates-essential for demonstrating that internationally traded plants and plant products are free from pests and diseases. Traditionally, countries relied on paper-based phytosanitary certificates, a process that could be slow, prone to errors, and vulnerable to document fraud. The lack of digital systems often led to delays at borders, higher administrative costs, and reduced competitiveness for exporters.

The adoption of ePhyto streamlines these processes, reduces trade barriers, and improves market access by aligning national procedures with international standards.

“This training is a step towards modernising our plant health systems and enabling smooth trade within and beyond the region,” said Esaiah Tjelele, SADC Secretariat Plant Health Officer. “By building the technical capacity of Member States to implement ePhyto, we are contributing to a harmonised and efficient trading environment.”

Over the course of the training, participants engaged in practical exercises, including:

  • Setting up the ePhyto GeNS system for their respective national plant protection organizations.
  • Simulating real transactions to understand the full certification process.
  • Drafting country specific national action plans to ensure readiness for full implementation.

These training outcomes are expected to reduce delays and costs in plant product trade; minimise the risk of pest introduction through strengthened phytosanitary controls; facilitate compliance with international trade standards, opening doors to new markets.

The training also provided a platform for knowledge sharing among Member States, fostering a community of practice that will help sustain and expand the use of ePhyto in the region.

With national capacities strengthened and practical tools in place, SADC countries are now better positioned to advance plant health, promote safe and efficient trade, and move closer to a harmonised regional trading system. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa.

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Temporary road closures for parts of the North West

Source: Government of South Africa

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has advised road users of the temporary Stop/Go road closures, due to Blasting on National Road R52, Section 3, from Koster (km 0.0) to N4 Rustenburg (km 38.70). 

The closures are necessary to facilitate the road improvement works and are in place only during the day.
“We advise road users to plan their trips accordingly during these essential road upgrades. SANRAL remains committed to improving the safety and quality of our national roads. 

“Road users are requested to please adhere to the traffic accommodation signage and the flag persons advanced warnings when applicable. It is not only for your own safety but also for the persons working at the closures and the construction workers within the work zones,” SANRAL’s Provincial Head for the North West Mirriam Ramoba said.

The closure details are as follows:
•    Date: 21 – 22 August 2025
•    Location: km 6.5 – km 7.2
•    Time: Between 12:00 and 16:00
•    Duration: Stop/Go traffic management will be in operation, leading to potential delays of up to 30 minutes during peak hours.
•    Closure Lengths: The closure lengths may vary but should not exceed 5 km unless required for safety reasons.

SANRAL has apologised for any inconvenience caused during this time. –SAnews.gov.za

Government congratulates Mpho Lakaje, winner in the SADC Media Awards

Source: Government of South Africa

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Government congratulates Mpho Lakaje, who has been named the South African winner in the Radio category as announced during the SADC Summit held in Madagascar, Antananarivo, on Sunday.

Lakaje won the Radio Category with his entry titled: “Should drought stricken African countries resort to wildlife for food”? 

The entry highlighted the worsening drought situation in the SADC region which necessitated some SADC Member States to put in place adaptive and mitigation measures to address the situation, including slaughtering wild animals to feed affected people.

“A total of 29 entries were submitted for regional adjudication for this prestigious competition, with South Africa contributing four entries across all award categories,” said Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong.

Lakaje’s achievement, which he did in collaboration with BBC Radio Africa is not only a personal triumph but also a reflection of South Africa’s enduring commitment to journalistic excellence.

Lakaje is currently freelancing for various media houses which includes the BBC Radio Africa and eNCA. 

“His storytelling has amplified African voices, bridged cultural divides and illuminated the shared aspirations of the people of the region,” Morolong said.

The SADC Media Awards remain a vital platform for recognising media practitioners who contribute to regional integration. 

They celebrate the power of the media to inform, educate and inspire unity across diverse nations. 

By honouring such work, the Awards reaffirm the role of journalists in strengthening common identity and fostering socio-economic cooperation within the SADC community. – SAnews.gov.za

Township innovators learn how to access dtic support, incentives

Source: Government of South Africa

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the Innovation Hub, is hosting an innovation workshop at the eKasi Labs Sebokeng, at the Vaal University of Technology Science Park.

This is part of its mandate to support South African innovators from idea, development of prototypes, protection of intellectual property and commercialisation.

The workshop aims to identify and unearth innovative solutions available in the care of the Innovation Hub. 

The Innovation Hub, a science and technology park based in Gauteng, focuses on driving innovation and economic development. It is a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) and acts as the province’s innovation agency. 

The Innovation Hub aims to foster a culture of innovation, support entrepreneurs, and promote the growth of knowledge-intensive businesses.

According to the Acting Chief Director of Innovation and Technology at the dtic, Takalani Ramuthaga, innovation has a direct link to economic growth and development, and there is a direct correlation between innovative countries and industrialised countries.

Against this backdrop, Ramuthaga says, engaging with township innovators has the potential to stimulate local economic activity and growth within the township. 

A total of eight workshops have been scheduled in Gauteng townships where the Innovation Hub has its eKasi Labs programme infrastructure. 

This will enable township entrepreneurs to access information on innovation support instruments as well as other incentives of the dtic.

“Apart from information dissemination, the workshop is aimed at identifying gaps that the innovation support programmes should effectively bridge between the markets and local communities, including innovation in townships and rural areas that policies and strategies may not have addressed adequately,” Ramuthaga said.

She said valuable knowledge exists in townships and rural areas where there is mainly no infrastructure and services. 

“People innovate for survival and develop valuable knowledge,” she said.

To add value to such knowledge, Ramuthaga said government’s intervention is needed in the form of funding, exposure and forming linkages with the existing instruments. 

To this end, these workshops are aimed at identifying and unearthing innovative solutions.

“These engagements with innovators are also aimed at unearthing technologies from underdeveloped communities and townships, as well as creating networking platforms for technology development and commercialisation. 

“They will also create awareness of valuable knowledge and skills that exist in the township and identify innovation that can be supported through other existing innovation instruments of the dtic, as well as other role players,” Ramuthaga said. – SAnews.gov.za

Over 113 new houses for KZN flood victims

Source: Government of South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has confirmed that over 113 new houses will be built within the next four months to provide permanent shelter for families displaced by the 2022 and 2025 floods.

The announcement was made by Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli during the recent Operation Siyahlola Oversight Programme, which monitors service delivery and infrastructure projects across the province.

Ntuli said the initiative forms part of KwaZulu-Natal’s accelerated disaster recovery plan, which aims to ensure that by 2027, every flood victim in the province will be accommodated in a safe, permanent, and fully serviced home.

The Premier highlighted that the houses will be built to high-quality, disaster-resilient standards, and will include special adaptations for people with disabilities, ensuring inclusivity, accessibility, and long-term comfort.

“These 113 houses represent a promise in action. Our designs are disaster-resilient and inclusive, catering even for people with disabilities. Rebuilding after disaster must mean building better and building for all,” Ntuli said.

Long-term housing plan

The Provincial Government, through the Department of Human Settlements, has made significant progress in fast-tracking the resettlement of flood victims, ensuring that affected families are moved from temporary shelters into safe, permanent housing.

According to the department, a total of 113 top structures will be completed between July and December 2025, supported by an additional R149 million allocations to prepare 692 serviced sites for further housing development.

A further R261 million has been ring-fenced from the Human Settlements Development Grant (HSDG) in the 2026/27 financial year for the construction of more top structures, while R25 million from capital balances will be used to complete 108 houses by October 2025.

“The 692 houses are scheduled for completion by December 2026, with beneficiaries expected to move in from December 2026 to January 2027. Working in partnership with affected municipalities, the provincial government will also embark on intensive social facilitation programmes to engage communities that resist the resettlement of flood victims or other developments in their areas.

“All Temporary Emergency Accommodations (TEAs) are planned to close by January 2027, as 837 houses will be completed by December 2026 and 375 flood victims temporarily accommodated at Montclair Lodge and Cornubia TRUs, while their permanent homes, targeted for completion by June 2027, are being built,” Ntuli said.

In addition, the Premier said seven parcels of rezoned land under the eThekwini Metro will be utilised for normal housing projects to address the municipality’s broader housing backlog.

Warning against unlawful resale of government houses

Meanwhile, Ntuli has issued a stern warning against the unlawful resale of government houses or unlawful accommodation of non-beneficiaries.

“Such actions will not be tolerated, and the Department of Human Settlements, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, will take strict legal action against offenders to protect the integrity of the resettlement programme and ensure that the rightful beneficiaries are accommodated,” Ntuli said.

KwaZulu-Natal was hit by catastrophic floods in April 2022, which claimed more than 400 lives, destroyed infrastructure, and left thousands homeless. The 2025 floods compounded the crisis, displacing even more families, many of whom remain in temporary accommodation.

The Premier has expressed gratitude to all government officials, municipal teams, engineers, and construction workers for their role in fast-tracking recovery efforts.

He also commended the communities that have embraced the relocation of flood victims and allowed these critical developments to proceed in their areas.

“Their cooperation has made it possible for the province to move forward with urgency and unity in restoring dignity to those who have lost so much. This housing and resettlement programme marks one of the most ambitious post-disaster recovery initiatives in KwaZulu-Natal’s history, reaffirming government’s commitment to rebuilding communities, restoring dignity, and ensuring no flood victim is left behind,” Ntuli said. – SAnews.gov.za

Employment and Labour invites written submissions for 2026 National Minimum Wage adjustment

Source: Government of South Africa

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission is inviting all interested parties or stakeholders to make written submission for possible adjustments to the NMW for 2026.

“NMW Commission will publish its annual report and recommendations concerning possible adjustment to the National Minimum Wage to the Minister of Employment and Labour later in 2025, in accordance with Section 6(2) of the NMW Act, No. 9 of 2018.

“NMW Chairperson Imraan Valodia encourages interested parties to have their say in the possible adjustment,” the department said in a statement on Tuesday. 

The National Minimum Wage is the lowest remuneration rate that employers are obligated and legally permitted to pay their employees for each ordinary hour worked. 

It is illegal for employers to pay their employees less than the minimum threshold. The NMW was first introduced for implementation in South Africa in 2019.

The minimum wage is currently fixed at R28.79 for each ordinary hour worked. The current rate was announced in February 2025 by Minister of the Department of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth.

The Commission is responsible for annually reviewing and recommending adjustments to the National Minimum Wage. It also investigates and reports annually to the Minister on the impact of the NMW on the economy, collective bargaining, and income differentials, making this information available to the public.

Representations should reach the directorate: Employment Standards, Department of Employment and Labour, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 or be sent to nmwreview@labour.gov.za by 18 September 2025. 

In addition to making representations on the NMW, the Commission is appealing to interested parties to complete a survey questionnaire on the link: https://forms.office.com/r/jXFtcZag90?origin=1prLink and the link can also be accessed on the Department of Employment and Labour’s website and social media pages. – SAnews.gov.za 

DSTI Deputy Minister launches SA’s first AI teaching robot

Source: Government of South Africa

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, says that South Africa’s first artificial intelligence (AI) robot will enhance education in the country by enabling learners to reach their full potential.  

Gina was speaking in Durban on Tuesday at the launch of IRIS, the AI-powered, first-of-its-kind robot in South Africa, designed to redefine learning experiences in the country. 

According to the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), it can master all subjects from Grade R to tertiary level, in 11 of the country’s official languages.

Gina said this will not only be used to teach children at school, but it will also inspire them to become familiar with technology, especially in rural areas. 

IRIS is the brainchild of BSG Technologies, founded by Thandoh Gumede, who hails from the rural area of KwaMnqobokazi in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal. 

The idea to build IRIS came while teaching maths and physical science at a local school, during which she experienced several challenges.

The robot is equipped with software and a keyboard. It functions similarly to any AI tool that utilises deep machine learning, with a special feature of being multilingual. While tools like ChatGPT use text, IRIS uses voice to respond to prompts.    

With her digital innovation skills, Gumede has won several international awards and was crowned Miss Tech Universe 2024-2025 in Thailand. 

Here at home, she is already taking South Africa by storm and is fondly called “Mamaka IRIS”.  

As South Africa celebrates National Women’s Month, the Deputy Minister reminded the audience that science has no gender, no geographical specificity, and no look. 

“Women must lead in shaping the future of science, innovation and fields like AI. These are the skills that will drive tomorrow’s economy, and they require contributions from both men and women.”

The Deputy Minister stated that it was the mandate of the DSTI to support all emerging innovations and encouraged women and youth to take advantage of the department’s funding instruments, such as the Women in Technology and Innovation and the Grassroots Innovation programmes.  

She emphasised the importance of leveraging technologies such as AI within the African context, highlighting the need for the continent to drive innovation and become a primary consumer of its innovations.

Deputy Director-General for Curriculum Management and Delivery at the provincial Department of Education, Mbongiseni Mazibuko, said maximising the full benefits of AI will require everyone to be on the same wavelength of preparedness, and with innovations like IRIS, teachers must be equipped to harness these technologies.  

“Technology is not here to replace teachers, but rather innovations like IRIS will be part and parcel of the future of teaching and learning. We need to make our teachers ready for these technologies, and as a department, we embrace IRIS,” said Mazibuko.

Gumede plans to introduce IRIS to every classroom in South Africa by the end of October this year and stressed the importance of partnership with the private sector to help transform teaching and learning in the country.  

“IRIS does not belong to me. It belongs to everyone of us in South Africa, and that is the reason we need partnerships to be able to do that,” said Gumede, quelling the fear that AI will replace teachers in class.  

Rather, she believes that IRIS will enhance learning and teaching in South Africa and help to close the educational gaps in the country, particularly in Maths, science and technology. 

The launch featured a demonstration of IRIS answering complex questions from some of the learners attending. – SAnews.gov.za

Liberia: The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) Launches New Strategic Planning Process to support ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) Implementation

Source: APO – Report:

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The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has officially embarked on the development of its new five-year strategic plan, designed to align closely with the Government of Liberia’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.

Acting Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Anthony G. Myers, who also serves as Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs, said the plan will serve as a roadmap to strengthen the Ministry’s role as the steward of Liberia’s national development strategy.

“This new plan will build on the lessons of the 2019–2023 strategic framework, looking at what worked, what fell short, and what needs to be scaled up or reformed,” Minister Myers explained. “The overall goal of the MFDP for the next five years is to strengthen the capacity of our workforce so that we can effectively deliver on our core mandate.”

He emphasized that a refreshed approach is necessary due to the many changes in the Ministry’s functions and mandate since its merger with the Ministry of Planning & Economic Affairs in 2013.

 “A lot has changed administratively, legally, and regulatorily.

We now need a strategic perspective that allows us to better coordinate, facilitate, and implement the ARREST Agenda over the next five years,” he noted.

Earlier at the launch, Deputy Finance Minister for Administration, Hon. Bill McGill Jones, outlined the planning process and urged full participation from departmental heads and unit leaders.

“Sit with the core planning team and consultants, share your priorities, and ensure your voice is part of this process,” he said. “As a team, our focus must remain on improving the lives of all Liberians, addressing challenges such as poverty, unemployment, weak infrastructure, and limited access to quality education and healthcare.”

The new strategic plan will not only align with national priorities under the ARREST Agenda but also reinforce the MFDP’s central role in shaping inclusive growth and sustainable development across Liberia.

The launch brought together Deputy Ministers, Assistant Ministers, Directors, and Assistant Directors from across the Ministry, symbolizing a unified step toward a stronger and more responsive MFDP.

– on behalf of Ministry of Finance & Development Planning: Republic of Liberia.

Résolutions du Congrès de Union Catholique Africaine de la Presse (UCAP) sur « Équilibrer le progrès technologique et la préservation des valeurs humaines à l’ère de l’intelligence artificielle »

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

L’Union Catholique Africaine de la Presse (UCAP) a organisé son Congrès continental triennal à Accra, au Ghana, du 10 au 17 août 2025, réunissant plus de 100 journalistes catholiques, conférenciers, créateurs de contenu et autres praticiens des médias de plus de 20 pays, dont 19 pays africains. Le congrès a porté sur le thème “Équilibrer le progrès technologique et la préservation des valeurs humaines à l’ère de l’intelligence artificielle (IA)“.

Télécharger le document : https://apo-opa.co/4fHFXSl

Cette rencontre a permis aux participants de débattre des défis éthiques et des opportunités offertes par l’intelligence artificielle (IA), et d’explorer les moyens par lesquels les journalistes catholiques peuvent sauvegarder la dignité et les valeurs humaines tout en embrassant l’innovation technologique.

À l’issue de ce congrès, les participants proposent les résolutions et recommandations suivantes.

  1. Résolution

1.1. Résolution 1 : Sur la sauvegarde de la dignité humaine à l’ère de l’intelligence artificielle

L’UCAP affirme la primauté de la dignité humaine sur le progrès technologique et engage les journalistes catholiques en Afrique à promouvoir des pratiques médiatiques qui défendent la vérité, l’intégrité et les relations humaines authentiques.

1.2. Résolution 2 : Sur l’utilisation éthique de l’intelligence artificielle dans les médias

L’UCAP appelle les institutions médiatiques africaines à établir des lignes directrices éthiques pour l’utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle en matière de journalisme, en veillant à ce que la technologie soit au service de la personne humaine et du bien commun, et en rejetant toute forme de manipulation, de désinformation ou de mésinformation.

1.3. Résolution 3 : Renforcer la formation et l’éducation aux médias

L’UCAP s’engage à améliorer la formation professionnelle des professionnels des médias en Afrique en intégrant des modules sur l’IA, l’alphabétisation numérique et l’enseignement social de l’Eglise dans les programmes de formation, ainsi que dans l’éducation aux médias.

1.4. Résolution 4 : Collaboration avec l’Eglise et la société civile

L’UCAP continuera à collaborer avec les conférences épiscopales, les universités, les décideurs politiques et la société civile pour développer des cadres qui équilibrent l’innovation technologique et la responsabilité morale.

1.5. Résolution 5 : Promouvoir une nouvelle éthique de la communication

Les membres de l’UCAP travaillent activement à la promotion d’une culture de paix, de réconciliation et de fraternité en donnant la parole aux sans-voix et en promouvant une communication qui sauvegarde la vérité, la liberté, la justice et la solidarité.

  1. Recommandations

2.1. Aux gouvernements et aux décideurs politiques :

Réglementer l’utilisation de l’IA pour éviter la déformation de la vérité, la manipulation des consciences et l’atteinte à la vie privée.

Investir dans des infrastructures numériques et des cadres éthiques qui protègent la dignité humaine tout en soutenant l’innovation.

2.2. Aux organisations médiatiques :

Adopter des politiques éditoriales qui garantissent que les outils d’IA ne remplacent pas le jugement, la conscience ou la responsabilité humaine.

Mettre en place des mécanismes de vérification des faits et promouvoir la transparence dans l’utilisation des contenus générés par l’IA.

2.3. Aux professionnels des médias catholiques :

S’engager dans une formation professionnelle continue en matière de technologie, d’éthique et de communication, inspirée par l’enseignement social de l’Eglise catholique.

Être des “missionnaires de la paix et de la réconciliation” en résistant à la désinformation et en promouvant l’intégrité dans le journalisme.

Vulgariser le document final du Synode sur la synodalité parmi les professionnels des médias et assurer sa bonne compréhension dans les différentes langues, selon les communautés et les pays.

2.4. À l’Église en Afrique :

Continuer à guider et à soutenir les communicateurs catholiques dans le discernement des défis éthiques posés par l’IA.

Encourager les diocèses et les institutions catholiques à investir dans l’éducation aux médias qui forme les journalistes à la vérité, à la responsabilité et au service du bien commun.

2.5. A l’UCAP en tant qu’Union :

Élaborer une charte continentale sur “l’IA et le journalisme éthique” qui servira de référence aux membres.

Organiser des ateliers, des programmes d’échange et des initiatives de recherche sur l’intersection de la foi, des médias et de l’intelligence artificielle.

Le Comité Exécutif de l’UCAP doit prendre en considération les points d’amendements discutés lors de l’Assemblée Générale concernant les Statuts, ainsi que promouvoir et aider les Section de l’UCAP, les Régions, et renforcer sa coopération avec SIGNIS à travers la gestion du Départment Journalisme de SIGNIS Afrique.

  1. Remerciements

Nous, Union Catholique Africaine de la Presse (UCAP), sommes très heureux d’adresser nos remerciements à la clôture de notre Congrès ici à GIMPA, Legon, Accra (Ghana).

Tout d’abord, nous remercions le Dieu tout-puissant, source de toute sagesse et de toute inspiration, qui a rendu ce rassemblement possible.

Nous exprimons notre profonde gratitude à Son Excellence l’Archevêque Julien Kaboré, pour avoir honoré cette occasion de votre présence et pour votre message profondément inspirant. Vos réflexions nous ont rappelé que si l’intelligence artificielle éblouit par sa rapidité et son innovation, seul le cœur humain – ouvert à Dieu, à la vérité et à l’amour – peut la guider correctement.

Nous remercions chaleureusement le président de la Conférence des évêques catholiques du Ghana, Mgr Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi. Vos paroles nous ont rappelé avec force que les médias ne sont pas simplement un outil technique, mais une réalité morale, chargée de la noble tâche de défendre la vérité, de favoriser l’unité et de protéger la dignité de chaque personne humaine.

Notre gratitude au Préfet du Dicastère pour la Communication, Cité du Vatican, Dr Paolo Ruffini, représenté par Mgr Janvier Marie Gustave Yameogo, pour votre message de solidarité à l’occasion de ce Congrès de l’UCAP.

Nous sommes très reconnaissants à nos distingués invités, partenaires et experts de divers domaines de leur présence et de leurs contributions. Vos points de vue nous aideront à relever les défis urgents à l’intersection de la technologie, de l’éthique et de la foi.

Nous remercions également le président de l’UCAP, M. Charles Ayetan, les coprésidents du comité de planification, Mme Victoria Lugey et M. Benedict Assorow, ainsi que les membres du comité de planification pour leur leadership et leur engagement. Grâce à vos conseils, ce congrès continue d’être un espace d’apprentissage, de discernement et de confraternité pour les journalistes catholiques de toute l’Afrique.

Enfin, à tous les participants – journalistes, conférenciers et amis de l’UCAP venus de toute l’Afrique et d’ailleurs – merci pour votre engagement en faveur de la vérité et au service de l’humanité. Votre présence ici est un témoignage que les médias catholiques et les praticiens catholiques des médias restent un phare, défendant la dignité humaine à l’ère numérique.

Alors que nous nous engageons dans ce dialogue et cette réflexion, puissions-nous être renforcés dans notre mission d’équilibrer le progrès technologique avec les valeurs intemporelles de l’Évangile, et d’être des artisans de la paix, de la vérité et de la réconciliation sur notre continent bien-aimé.

Encore une fois merci et que Dieu vous bénisse tous.

Les Participants au Congrès de l’UCAP,

Accra (Ghana), 17 août 2025.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Catholic Union of the Press (UCAP).

Contact :
Charles Ayetan
Président de l’UCAP
+228 9980 2198
+233 53 928 5744
ucap.official@gmail.com

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Confédération États du Sahel (AES) : le Premier ministre en visite d’amitiè au Mali

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Le Premier ministre, Son Excellence Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, est arrivé ce mardi 19 août 2025 à Bamako pour une visite d’amitié, à l’invitation de son homologue malien, le Général de Division Abdoulaye Maïga.

À sa descente d’avion, le Chef du Gouvernement burkinabè a été accueilli par son homologue malien, entouré de plusieurs membres du Gouvernement. Il effectue ce déplacement officiel en compagnie du ministre en charge de la Jeunesse et de l’Emploi, de la ministre déléguée au Budget ainsi que de membres de son cabinet.

‎Durant son séjour, le Premier ministre prendra part à la célébration du deuxième anniversaire de la Brigade Citoyenne du Mali, une organisation initiée par les autorités maliennes pour promouvoir le civisme, l’engagement patriotique et la cohésion sociale.

Le programme de la visite prévoit également une audience avec le Président de la Transition et Chef de l’État du Mali, le Général d’Armée Assimi Goïta, ainsi qu’une séance de travail entre les deux délégations.

‎Au-delà du renforcement des relations bilatérales entre Ouagadougou et Bamako, ce déplacement s’inscrit dans la dynamique de coopération et de solidarité impulsée au sein de la Confédération des États du Sahel (AES).

Distribué par APO Group pour Service d’Information du Gouvernement du Burkina Faso.