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President El-Sisi Visits the Military Academy

Source: APO


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This morning, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi paid an inspection visit to the Egyptian Military Academy, at the State’s Strategic Command Headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. The President was received by Director of the Egyptian Military Academy, Lieutenant General Ashraf Zaher.

Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the President commenced his tour by performing dawn prayer with the Academy’s students, followed by a direct meeting with them. President El-Sisi expressed his profound appreciation for the Academy’s leadership, faculty, and students. The President emphasized that the Academy is not merely an institution for building the character of men, but has become a beacon for preparing both men and women, and for building a balanced Egyptian character, capable of facing the challenges of modern era in various state institutions. President El-Sisi commended the courses the Academy offers to civilian cadres, stressing the importance of its training and educational programs across various specializations.

Tackling domestic issues, the President confirmed that Egypt enjoys internal stability, affirming that the state’s policy of transparency and credibility has proven effective over the past ten years. President El-Sisi noted that Egypt has encountered significant security challenges for over a decade, yet the state has successfully overcome them and continues to make tangible progress despite the difficult regional situation. The President pointed out that the geopolitical circumstances, including the war in the Gaza Strip, have negatively impacted Suez Canal revenues. However, he added, the path of economic reform is ongoing. President El-Sisi called on the Egyptian people to persist in their solidarity and cooperation to surmount the difficulties and achieve the desired development. The President expressed strong interest in scientific progress, noting that social media are not inherently bad; but rather, their impact depends on how they are utilized. President El-Sisi stated that they can be a useful tool if employed properly, but can also be used to spread rumors and undermine morale, a challenge which the Egyptian people are facing with increasing awareness.

On foreign affairs, President El-Sisi stated that the Arab region has been experiencing exceptional circumstances since 2011, not just since the events of October 7, 2023. This, he added, proves the soundness of Egyptian policies based on balance, non-interference, and respect for state sovereignty. The President warned against attempts by media outlets to sow discord among Arab peoples. He underscored the strength of Egypt’s relations with its brotherly Arab states and the necessity of overcoming disagreements to preserve Arab unity. President El-Sisi affirmed that Arab security is an integrated whole to which Egypt is closely linked, and that any external interference is aimed at destabilizing Arab states.

Regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip, President El-Sisi noted that Egypt has made immense efforts since 2007 to avoid escalation, recognizing that the Palestinian people would pay the price in any confrontation. The President elaborated that the current destruction in Gaza is unprecedented, and that the Egyptian state continues efforts to stop the war, deliver humanitarian aid, and cooperate to secure the release of hostages and captives, despite the distortion and misinformation campaigns that target Egypt’s pivotal role.

President El-Sisi then attended the morning physical fitness line-up for the academy students and praised their high level of physical fitness and self-confidence, which was clearly reflected in their performance during the training. The President also shared breakfast with the Military Academy students and exchanged conversation with the students. In this context, the importance of dedication to training and academic achievement was emphasized, in addition to the need to be aware of the local events, regional crises, and international developments surrounding Egypt.

President El-Sisi concluded the inspection tour by wishing the Egyptian Military Academy students success and expressed gratitude to their families, in appreciation of their role in preparing a mindful and qualified generation to carry the nation’s message and continue its path toward a more secure and stable future.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

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SA to host water investment summit 

Source: Government of South Africa

Government is set to host the African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit, which aims to mobilise investments for climate-resilient water infrastructure and unlock shared prosperity across the continent.

Set for next week, the summit takes place during South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the first to be hosted on African soil, under the theme: ‘Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability’.

It aims to place Africa’s development challenges, especially water security, at the centre of the global agenda and to help address the continent’s US$30 billion annual water investment gap.

Taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 13 -15 August, the gathering will be held in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP), the AU-AIP High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).

READ | Africa to tackle water investment gap at summit

In a statement, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) noted that Africa’s water infrastructure remains underfunded, hindering economic development, social well-being and climate resilience.

While water and sanitation are foundational to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), advancing public health, food security, industrial growth, and climate adaptation, the department said inadequate governance, financing shortfalls and limited technical capacity continue to constrain progress across the continent.

“The summit is a direct response to these systemic challenges. The AU-AIP Africa Water Investment Summit is designed to be a transformative platform for mobilising political will and capital, and showcasing bankable climate-resilient water and sanitation projects from across the continent.

“These include infrastructure for water supply and irrigation, hydropower, sanitation services and cross-border water governance systems. A critical feature of the summit is its alignment with three strategic investment pathways, drawn from the ‘Africa’s Rising Investment Tide’ report, which was developed by the AU-AIP International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa.

“These include strengthening sector governance to unlock funding confidence, advancing domestic resource mobilisation to increase internal sustainability, and attracting global and continental finance to build partnerships and scale,” the department said.

The three-day gathering will include high-level political plenaries, high-level sessions on investment and innovation, project showcasing and investment matchmaking sessions, and youth water investment track sessions, among others.

The summit will also enable AU Member States to align on water investment priorities and strengthen coordination.

The opening session will be led by the South African Government, in its capacity as G20 Chair, and will feature speakers such as the former President of Tanzania and Alternate Co-Chair of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, Jakaya Kikwete and the Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Development: AUC, Moses Vilakati.

The expected outcomes of the summit include: 
•    A Summit Declaration on Water Investments to be endorsed by African Heads of State and aligned with South Africa’s G20 Presidency and the 2026 UN Water Conference.
•    Concrete multi-billion-dollar investment pledges from development banks, private financiers, bilateral donors, and philanthropic partners.
•    New partnerships and financing mechanisms to improve the long-term resilience and bankability of water investments.
•    The inauguration of the Global Outlook Council on Water Investments, a high-level advisory body to champion water as a global priority in forums such as the G20, Conference of the Parties (COP), and the United Nations.
•    Presentation of the 2025 Water Changemaker Awards, including the Presidential Changemaker Award, recognising exceptional leadership and innovation in water sector transformation.

Call to action

According to the department, the summit reinforces the importance of collective African action.

“With the admission of the African Union into the G20, there is a unique opportunity for AU Member States to speak with a unified voice and co-create a future where water is protected, valued and invested in as a catalyst for shared prosperity. 

“Through greater regional collaboration, knowledge exchange and cross-border financing, the continent can transform its water systems and build a resilient and inclusive future,” the department said. – SAnews.gov.za

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) de la Fondation Merck rend hommage aux champions des médias qui sensibilisent aux questions sociales et sanitaires : 125 gagnants de 36 pays ont été annoncés

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

  • CEO de la Fondation Merck a annoncé un appel à candidatures pour les Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias de la Fondation Merck 2025 en partenariat avec les Premières Dames Africaines – postulez dès maintenant à submit@merck-foundation.com

La Fondation Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, en partenariat avec les Premières Dames d’Afrique, a fièrement annoncé les Gagnants des Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias Africains de la Fondation Merck 2024 dans les catégories « Plus Qu’une Mère » et « Diabète et Hypertension ».

La cérémonie de remise des prix s’est déroulée virtuellement pour honorer et célébrer les contributions exceptionnelles de tous les gagnants professionnels des médias. Les gagnants ont été chaleureusement salués par la Sénatrice, Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck et Présidente de la campagne « Plus Qu’une Mère ».

Sénatrice, Dr Rasha Kelej a déclaré : « Je suis vraiment heureuse d’annoncer les gagnants de nos Prix Médias, en compagnie de mes chères sœurs, les Premières Dames d’Afrique, qui sont également les Ambassadrices de la Campagne « Plus Qu’une Mère » de la Fondation Merck. Cette année, nous sommes ravis de célébrer 125 gagnants exceptionnels issus de 36 pays. Je suis ravie de constater une participation aussi impressionnante, non seulement de toute l’Afrique, mais aussi de plusieurs pays d’Asie et d’Amérique Latine. Félicitations à tous nos incroyables gagnants !

C’est un réel plaisir de vous accueillir tous en tant qu’Anciens de la Fondation Merck. Continuons à travailler ensemble pour sensibiliser aux défis sociaux et sanitaires majeurs, être la voix des sans-voix et créer un changement de culture dans nos communautés. »

Les Prix Médias de la Fondation Merck, lancés en 2017, sont annoncés chaque année et comptent à ce jour plus de 640 gagnants issus de 52 pays.

Le thème des Prix Médias « Plus Qu’une Mère » est de sensibiliser à des enjeux sociaux importants tels que : Briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, le soutien à l’éducation des filles, l’autonomisation des femmes, mettre fin aux mariages des enfants, mettre fin aux mutilations génitales féminines et/ou la lutte contre les violences basées sur le genre. Le thème des Prix Médias « Diabète et Hypertension » est de promouvoir un mode de vie sain et de sensibiliser à la prévention et au dépistage précoce du diabète et de l’hypertension.

CEO de la Fondation Merck a également lancé l’Appel à Candidatures pour les Prix Médias 2025. « Je suis heureuse d’inviter les candidatures pour les Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias 2025 de la Fondation Merck – « Plus Qu’une Mère » et « Diabète et Hypertension », en partenariat avec les Premières Dames Africaines. J’ai hâte de recevoir une nouvelle série de candidatures exceptionnelles et percutantes cette année également », a déclaré la Sénatrice Dr. Rasha Kelej.

Gagnants des Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias « Plus Qu’une Mère » de la Fondation Merck 2024

Voici les gagnants des Pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest, en partenariat avec la Première Dame de la République de Gambie, S.E. Mme FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW ; et la Première Dame de la République de Sierra Leone, S.E. Dr. FATIMA MAADA BIO :

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Jennifer Ambolley, The Chronicle, Ghana (First Position)
  • Mackie Muctarr Jalloh, News Times Daily, Sierra Leone (Second position)
  • Alao Abiodun, The Nation, Nigeria (Second position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Dzifa Tetteh Tay, The Spectator, Ghana (First Position)
  • Laudia Sawer, Ghana News Agency, Ghana (First Position)
  • Nyima Sillah, The Voice, The Gambia (Second Position)
  • Isatou Ceesay, The Gambia Point, The Gambia (Third Position)
  • Abigail Arthur, Citi Newsroom, Ghana (Third Position)
  • Odimegwu Onwumere, The Nigerian Voice, Nigeria (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNER

  • Mavis Offei Acheampong, GBC Radio, Ghana (First Position)
  • Joyce Kantam Kolamong, GBC Radio, Ghana(Second Position)
  • Zainab Sunkary Koroma, Star Radio, Sierra Leone (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun, News Central TV, Nigeria (First Position)
  • Alieu Ceesay, QTV, The Gambia (Second Position)
  • Mona Lisa Frimpong, Joy News, Ghana (Third Position)

Voici les gagnants des Pays d’Afrique Australe, en partenariat avec la Première Dame de la République du Malawi, S.E. Mme MONICA CHAKWERA ; la Première Dame de la République du Zimbabwe, S.E. Dr. Amai AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA :

PRINT CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Precious Kumbani, The Nation, Malawi (First Position)
  • Gresham Ngwira, Freelancer, Malawi (Second Position)
  • Simon Muntemba, Daily Nation, Zambia (Second Position)
  • Charlotte Nambadja, The Namibian, Namibia (Third Position)
  • Silence Mugadzaweta, The Standard, Zimbabwe (Third Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Alain Kabinda, Daily News Agency, Zambia (First Position)
  • Catherine Murombedzi, Freelancer, Zimbabwe (First Position)
  • Alick Ponje, The Times, Malawi (second Position)
  • Wallace Mawire, Pan African Visions, Zimbabwe (Second Position)
  • Hamu Madzedze, 365 Health Diaries, Zimbabwe (Third Position)
  • Kundai Michael Magoronga, Chronicle, Zimbabwe (Third Position)
  • Mlondi Mkhize, Briefly News, South Africa (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Glendah Fadzai Takachicha, Capitalk FM, Zimbabwe (First Position)
  • Tina Nyirenda, Smooth FM, Zambia (Second Position)
  • Sylviah Chisi, Trans World Radio, Malawi (Second Position)
  • Nyasha Mandimutsira, Capitalk FM, Zimbabwe (Third Position)
  • Perina N. Wahara, PL FM, Malawi (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Keneilwe Pono, YTV, Botswana (First Position)
  • Taati Niilenge, The Namibian, Namibia (Second Position)
  • Lame Lucas, YTV, Botswana (Third Position)

Voici les gagnants des pays d’Afrique de l’Est :

 PRINT CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Elizabeth Angira, People Daily, Kenya (First Position)
  • Marco Maduhu, Nipashe, Tanzania (Second Position)
  • Margaret Maina, Nation Media, Kenya (Second Position)
  • Beatrice Philemon Mukocho, The Guardian, Tanzania (Third Position)
  • Vitus Audax, The Guardian, Tanzania (Third Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Kamau Maichuhie, Nation Online, Kenya (First Position)
  • Isabella Maua Chemosit, Freelancer, Kenya (Second Position)
  • Anne Robi, Daily News, Tanzania (Second Position)
  • Nteza Michael, UG Standard, Uganda (Third Position)
  • Benjamin Takpiny, Anadolu Agency, South Sudan (Third Position)
  • Ayele Addis Ambelu, Ethiopian Mass Media Action News, Ethiopia (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Caren Waraba Sisya, Radio Citizen, Kenya (First Position)
  • Mamer Abraham Kuot, Voice of America, South Sudan, (Second Position)
  • Mwanaisha Makumbuli, Highlands FM, Tanzania (Second Position)
  • Fatuma Mustapha Mtemangani, Pambazuko FM, Tanzania (Third Position)
  • Daniel Byiringiro, Flash FM, Rwanda (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Rose Wangui, NTV Kenya, Kenya (First Position)
  • Andrew Juma, TV47, Kenya (Second Position)
  • Leonard Kigozi  and Isabel Nakirya, CGTN Africa, Uganda (Third Position)
  • Mackriner Siyovelwa, Crown Media, Tanzania (Third Position)

Voici les gagnants des Pays d’Afrique Francophone, en partenariat avec la Première Dame de la République du Burundi, S.E. Madame ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE ; la Première Dame de la République Démocratique du Congo, S.E. Madame DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI :

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Issa Moussa, Niger Times, Niger (First Position)
  • Koami Agbetiafa, Niger Inter Press Group, Niger (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • AZODODASSI Mêmèdé Ambroisine, Savoir News, Togo (First Position)
  • Julio Gada, Global News, Benin (Second Position)
  • Boris Esono Nwenfor, Pan African Visions, Cameroon (Third Position)
  • Bakari Guèye, Initiatives News, Mauritania (Third Position)
  • Frimo Koukou Djipro, Lelus, Côte d’Ivoire (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Remy RUKUNDO, Radio TV Buntu, Burundi (First Position)
  • Magnus MFURANZIMA, ISÔKO FM, Burundi (First Position)
  • Mame Mbagnick DIOUF, Radio Oxyjeunes, Senegal (Second Position)
  • Tanko Worou, Radio SU TII DERA, Benin (Second Position)
  • Moussa KONE, Radio Channel 2, Mali (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Matthias KABUYA TSHILUMBA, RTDK, DRC (First Position)

Voici les gagnants des Pays d’Afrique Lusophone, en partenariat avec la Première Dame de la République du Cabo Verde, S.E. Dr. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO :

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Edisângela Tavares, Expresso das Ilhas, Cabo Verde (First Position)
  • Sheilla Ribeiro, Sociedade, Cabo Verde (Second Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Teresa Monteiro Pinto, Rádio Televisão de Cabo Verde, Cabo Verde (First Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Ângelo Semedo, Deutsche Welle, Cabo Verde (First Position)

Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias « Diabète et Hypertension » de la Fondation Merck 2024

Voici les gagnants des Pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest, en partenariat avec la Première Dame de la République de Gambie, S.E. Mme FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW ; et la Première Dame de la République de Sierra Leone, S.E. Dr. FATIMA MAADA BIO :

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Agnes Opoku Saprong, Ghanaian Times, Ghana (First Position)
  • Patience Ivie Ihejirika, Leadership Newspaper, Nigeria (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Muhammed Lamin Touray, Freelancer, The Gambia (First Position)
  • Prince Owusu Asiedu, Adom Online, Ghana (Second Position)
  • Lara Adejoro, The Punch, Nigeria (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Godwin Awuni Anafo, Odadee Radio, Ghana (First Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Emmanuel Dzivenu Seyram Abla De-Souza, Joy TV, Ghana (First Position)
  • Ezedimbu Karen Ogomegbunem, Africa Independent Television, Nigeria, (Second Position)
  • Lois Abba Sambo, Abuja Broadcasting Corporation, Nigeria (Third Position)
  • Akua Oforiwa Darko, TV3, Ghana (Third Position)

Voici les gagnants des Pays d’Afrique Australe, en partenariat avec la Première Dame de la République du Malawi, S.E. Mme MONICA CHAKWERA ; la Première Dame de la République de Zambie, S.E. Mme MUTINTA HICHILEMA ; la Première Dame de la République du Zimbabwe, S.E. Dr. Amai AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA :

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Nancy Kefilwe Ramokhua, The Patriot, Botswana (First Position)
  • Matilda Chimwaza Majawa, Times Group, Malawi (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • June Shimuoshili, Unwrap Online, Namibia (First Position)
  • Tendai Chisiri, Sport Way News Net, Zimbabwe (Second Position)
  • Shireen van Wyk, Shay Blogger, Namibia (Third Position)
  • Prince Kurupati, Pan African Visions, Zimbabwe (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Elvis Howahowa, Times Radio, Malawi (First Position)
  • Stella Mlotha, Trans World Radio, Malawi (Second Position)

Voici les gagnants des pays d’Afrique de l’Est:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Lucy Johnbosco, Mwananchi, Tanzania (First Position)
  • Christina Mwakangale, Nipashe, Tanzania (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Joan Mbabazi, The New Times, Rwanda (First Position)
  • Leon Lidigu, Nation Online, Kenya (Second Position)
  • Namwalo Daniel Absalom, Kenya News Agency, Kenya (Third Position)
  • Angela Kezengwa, Citizen Digital, Kenya (Third Position)
  • Veronica Mrema, M24 Tanzania, Tanzania (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Kintu Khalid, Radio Simba, Uganda (First Position)
  • Asha Bekidusa, Bahari FM, Kenya (Second Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Walter Mwesigye, NTV, Uganda (First Position)
  • Edvesta Tarimo, Tumaini Media, Tanzania (Second Position)

Voici les gagnants des Pays d’Afrique Francophone, en partenariat avec la Première Dame de la République du Burundi, S.E. Madame ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE ; la Première Dame de la République Démocratique du Congo, S.E. Madame DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI :

PRINT CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Konan N’Guessan Attoumgbre Joseph, La Retraite Active, Côte d’Ivoire (First Position)
  • Nkurunziza Moise, Le Renouveau, Burundi (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Bahwa Ferdinand, Le Journal Africa, Burundi (First Position)
  • Abdoulaye Ouédraogo, Queen Mafa, Burkina Faso (Second Position)
  • Richard Manirakiza, l’Agence Burundaise de Presse, Burundi (Second Position)
  • Mapote Gaye, Infomedia27, Senegal (Second Position)
  • Atha Menssan Woffa Assan, Focus Infos, Togo (Third Position)
  • Catherine Aimée Biloa, Échos Santé, Cameroon (Third Position)
  • Nadège Omoladé SANNY, SRTB Online, Benin (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • MVUYEKURE Jean Claude, Radio TV Buntu, Burundi (First Position)
  • Abdoul Razak Sani Oumarou, Radio Saraounia Maradi, Niger (Second Position)
  • Kabamba Ngalamulume Fabrice, Radio Télévision de l’éducation (RTEDUC), DRC (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Chris IRAMBONA, Radio Television Buntu, Burundi (First Position)

Voici les gagnants des pays asiatiques:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Parikshit Nirbhay, Amar Ujala, India (First Position)
  • Revathi Murugappan, Star Health, Malaysia (Second Position)
  • Pooja Biraia, The Week, India (Third Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Rashe Zoe Sophia B Piquero, Cebu Daily News, Philippines (First Position)
  • Roshan Bhandari, Medicoliterature, Nepal (Second Position)
  • Crystal Chow, Undark Magazine, China (Third Position)

Voici les gagnants des Pays d’Amérique Latine :

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Adriana Becerra, Agencia Brunch, Mexico (First Position)
  • Rafaela Polo, UOL, Brazil (Second Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Roxana Fabiola Lopresti, Channel 9 Televida, Argentina (First Position)
  • Ana Paula Pedrosa, R7, Brazil (Second Position)

Détails des Prix Médias de la Fondation Merck 2025 2025 :

1. Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias Africains de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2025

Thème des prix : Briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, Soutenir l’éducation des filles, Autonomisation des femmes, Mettre fin au mariage des enfants, Mettre fin aux MGF et/ou Mettre fin à la violence sexiste à tous les niveaux.

Qui peut postuler : Journalistes de la presse écrite, de la radio, des plateformes en ligne et multimédias des groupes suivants :

  1. Pays d’Afrique Australe
  2. Pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest
  3. Pays d’Afrique de l’Est
  4. Pays d’Afrique Francophone
  5. Pays d’Afrique Lusophone

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2025.

2. Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias de la Fondation Merck « Diabète et Hypertension »

Thème des prix : Promouvoir un mode de vie sain et sensibiliser sur la prévention et dépistage précoce du diabète et de l’hypertension.

Qui peut postuler : Journalistes de la presse écrite, de la radio, des plateformes en ligne et multimédias des groupes suivants:

  1. Pays d’Afrique Australe
  2. Pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest
  3. Pays d’Afrique de l’Est
  4. Pays d’Afrique Francophone
  5. Pays d’Afrique Lusophone
  6. Pays d’Amérique Latine
  7. Pays d’Asie

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2025.

Toutes les candidatures doivent être envoyées à l’adresse submit@merck-foundation.com.

Distribué par APO Group pour Merck Foundation.

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Ministro Eurico Monteiro preside VI Reunião Ordinária do Fórum Nacional Multissetorial Parceria para o Governo Aberto (OGP)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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O Ministro da Modernização do Estado e da Administração Pública presidiu esta quarta-feira, 06 de agosto, a VI Reunião Ordinária do Fórum Nacional Multissetorial da Parceria para o Governo Aberto (OGP), destacando a importância da abertura, da transparência e da participação cidadã na gestão pública.

Durante a sua intervenção, Eurico Monteiro, expressou a sua satisfação em participar do encontro, pela primeira vez na qualidade de tutela do Programa Nacional para a Governação Aberta, e agradeceu o empenho e o envolvimento de todos os membros do Fórum na construção e na execução do II Plano de Ação Nacional da OGP. Para o Ministro, a participação ativa dos diferentes setores na definição de compromissos e na monitorização de resultados marca uma nova era na Administração Pública Cabo-verdiana.

“Sou do tempo em que a Administração funcionava sob o signo da confidencialidade. Hoje, a confidencialidade é exceção e a regra passa a ser a Administração aberta, com portais públicos, contas auditáveis e uma forte cultura de prestação de contas.”, sublinhou.

“Um Governo aberto com outros graus de exigência”, reforçou o Ministro, para quem, nos últimos anos, o país tem avançado significativamente no reforço do quadro legal que assegura o acesso à informação e à documentação pública.

O governante destacou ainda o impacto positivo que a possibilidade de auditoria pública tem sobre a qualidade das decisões tomadas pelos decisores políticos e por quem esteja a lidar com os processos, pois que, a consciência de que as decisões podem ser sindicadas e criticadas aumenta o grau de diligência na decisão.

Por fim, o Ministro enalteceu o trabalho desenvolvido até agora e manifestou otimismo em relação aos resultados da avaliação do atual plano, esperando que Cabo Verde esteja em condições de avançar, em breve, para o terceiro Plano de Ação Nacional.

“Agradeço todo o vosso trabalho e desejo sucessos já nos trabalhos preparatórios para o próximo plano”, concluiu.

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CEO da Fundação Merck distingue os Campeões de Jornalismo por Promoverem a Conscientização sobre Questões Sociais e de Saúde – 125 vencedores de 36 países anunciados

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

  • A CEO da Fundação Merck anunciou a chamada de candidaturas para o Prémio de Jornalismo da Fundação Merck 2025 em parceria com as Primeiras Damas Africanas – inscreva-se agora em submit@merck-foundation.com

A Fundação Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), braço filantrópico da Merck KGaA Alemanha, em parceria com as Primeiras-Damas Africanas, anunciou com orgulho os vencedores do Prémio de Jornalismo África da Fundação Merck 2024 nas categorias “Mais do Que uma Mãe” e “Diabetes e Hipertensão”.

A Cerimónia de Premiação foi realizada virtualmente para homenagear e celebrar as contribuições excepcionais de todos os profissionais de mídia vencedores. Os vencedores foram calorosamente homenageados pela Senadora Drª Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck e Presidente da campanha “Mais do Que uma Mãe”.

A Senadora, Drª Rasha Kelej, declarou: “Estou realmente feliz em anunciar os vencedores do nosso Prémio de Jornalismo, juntamente com as minhas queridas irmãs, as Primeiras-Damas Africanas, que também são Embaixadoras da Campanha Fundação Merck ‘Mais do Que uma Mãe’. Este ano, temos o prazer de celebrar 125 vencedores excepcionais de 36 países. É uma alegria ver uma participação tão impressionante não apenas de toda a África, mas também de vários países asiáticos e latino-americanos. Parabéns a todos os nossos incríveis vencedores!

É um verdadeiro prazer recebê-los como ex-alunos da Fundação Merck. Vamos continuar a trabalhar juntos para conscientizar sobre os desafios sociais e de saúde críticos, ser a voz dos que não têm voz e promover uma mudança cultural nas nossas comunidades.

Os Prémios de Jornalismo da Fundação Merck, lançados em 2017, são anunciados anualmente e já contaram com mais de 640 vencedores de 52 países.

O tema do Prémio de Jornalismo “Mais do Que uma Mãe” é conscientizar sobre questões sociais importantes, como: Acabar com o Estigma da Infertilidade, Apoiar a Educação de Meninas, Empoderar as Mulheres, Acabar com o Casamento Infantil, Acabar com a Mutilação Genital Feminina e/ou Acabar com a Violência do Género. O tema do Prémio de Jornalismo “Diabetes e Hipertensão” é Promover um Estilo de Vida Saudável e conscientizar sobre a prevenção e o diagnóstico precoce da Diabetes e da Hipertensão.

A CEO da Fundação Merck também lançou o edital para o Prémio de Jornalismo 2025. “Tenho o prazer de anunciar o convite à apresentação de candidaturas para os Prémios de Jornalismo da Fundação Merck 2025 – “Mais do Que uma Mãe” e “Diabetes e Hipertensão”, em parceria com as Primeiras-Damas Africanas. Aguardo ansiosamente receber outra chamada excepcional de inscrições impactantes também este ano”, disse a Senadora Drª Rasha Kelej.

Vencedores do Prémio de Jornalismo Fundação Merck “Mais do Que uma Mãe”                                           2024

Aqui estão os vencedores dos Países da África Ocidental em parceria com a Primeira Dama da República da Gâmbia, S.E. Srª FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW; e a Primeira Dama da República de Serra Leoa, S.E. Drª FATIMA MAADA BIO:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Jennifer Ambolley, The Chronicle, Ghana (First Position)
  • Mackie Muctarr Jalloh, News Times Daily, Sierra Leone (Second position)
  • Alao Abiodun, The Nation, Nigeria (Second position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Dzifa Tetteh Tay, The Spectator, Ghana (First Position)
  • Laudia Sawer, Ghana News Agency, Ghana (First Position)
  • Nyima Sillah, The Voice, The Gambia (Second Position)
  • Isatou Ceesay, The Gambia Point, The Gambia (Third Position)
  • Abigail Arthur, Citi Newsroom, Ghana (Third Position)
  • Odimegwu Onwumere, The Nigerian Voice, Nigeria (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNER

  • Mavis Offei Acheampong, GBC Radio, Ghana (First Position)
  • Joyce Kantam Kolamong, GBC Radio, Ghana(Second Position)
  • Zainab Sunkary Koroma, Star Radio, Sierra Leone (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun, News Central TV, Nigeria (First Position)
  • Alieu Ceesay, QTV, The Gambia (Second Position)
  • Mona Lisa Frimpong, Joy News, Ghana (Third Position)

Aqui estão os vencedores dos Países da África Austral em parceria com a Primeira Dama da República do Malawi, S.E. Srª MONICA CHAKWERA; A Primeira Dama da República do Zimbabwe, S.E. Amai Drª AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Precious Kumbani, The Nation, Malawi (First Position)
  • Gresham Ngwira, Freelancer, Malawi (Second Position)
  • Simon Muntemba, Daily Nation, Zambia (Second Position)
  • Charlotte Nambadja, The Namibian, Namibia (Third Position)
  • Silence Mugadzaweta, The Standard, Zimbabwe (Third Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Alain Kabinda, Daily News Agency, Zambia (First Position)
  • Catherine Murombedzi, Freelancer, Zimbabwe (First Position)
  • Alick Ponje, The Times, Malawi (second Position)
  • Wallace Mawire, Pan African Visions, Zimbabwe (Second Position)
  • Hamu Madzedze, 365 Health Diaries, Zimbabwe (Third Position)
  • Kundai Michael Magoronga, Chronicle, Zimbabwe (Third Position)
  • Mlondi Mkhize, Briefly News, South Africa (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Glendah Fadzai Takachicha, Capitalk FM, Zimbabwe (First Position)
  • Tina Nyirenda, Smooth FM, Zambia (Second Position)
  • Sylviah Chisi, Trans World Radio, Malawi (Second Position)
  • Nyasha Mandimutsira, Capitalk FM, Zimbabwe (Third Position)
  • Perina N. Wahara, PL FM, Malawi (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Keneilwe Pono, YTV, Botswana (First Position)
  • Taati Niilenge, The Namibian, Namibia (Second Position)
  • Lame Lucas, YTV, Botswana (Third Position)

Aqui estão os vencedores dos países da África Oriental:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Elizabeth Angira, People Daily, Kenya (First Position)
  • Marco Maduhu, Nipashe, Tanzania (Second Position)
  • Margaret Maina, Nation Media, Kenya (Second Position)
  • Beatrice Philemon Mukocho, The Guardian, Tanzania (Third Position)
  • Vitus Audax, The Guardian, Tanzania (Third Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Kamau Maichuhie, Nation Online, Kenya (First Position)
  • Isabella Maua Chemosit, Freelancer, Kenya (Second Position)
  • Anne Robi, Daily News, Tanzania (Second Position)
  • Nteza Michael, UG Standard, Uganda (Third Position)
  • Benjamin Takpiny, Anadolu Agency, South Sudan (Third Position)
  • Ayele Addis Ambelu, Ethiopian Mass Media Action News, Ethiopia (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Caren Waraba Sisya, Radio Citizen, Kenya (First Position)
  • Mamer Abraham Kuot, Voice of America, South Sudan, (Second Position)
  • Mwanaisha Makumbuli, Highlands FM, Tanzania (Second Position)
  • Fatuma Mustapha Mtemangani, Pambazuko FM, Tanzania (Third Position)
  • Daniel Byiringiro, Flash FM, Rwanda (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Rose Wangui, NTV Kenya, Kenya (First Position)
  • Andrew Juma, TV47, Kenya (Second Position)
  • Leonard Kigozi  and Isabel Nakirya, CGTN Africa, Uganda (Third Position)
  • Mackriner Siyovelwa, Crown Media, Tanzania (Third Position)

Aqui estão os vencedores dos Países Africanos de Língua Francesa em parceria com a Primeira Dama da República do Burundi, S.E. Senhora ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE; Primeira Dama da República Democrática do Congo, S.E. Senhora DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Issa Moussa, Niger Times, Niger (First Position)
  • Koami Agbetiafa, Niger Inter Press Group, Niger (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • AZODODASSI Mêmèdé Ambroisine, Savoir News, Togo (First Position)
  • Julio Gada, Global News, Benin (Second Position)
  • Boris Esono Nwenfor, Pan African Visions, Cameroon (Third Position)
  • Bakari Guèye, Initiatives News, Mauritania (Third Position)
  • Frimo Koukou Djipro, Lelus, Côte d’Ivoire (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Remy RUKUNDO, Radio TV Buntu, Burundi (First Position)
  • Magnus MFURANZIMA, ISÔKO FM, Burundi (First Position)
  • Mame Mbagnick DIOUF, Radio Oxyjeunes, Senegal (Second Position)
  • Tanko Worou, Radio SU TII DERA, Benin (Second Position)
  • Moussa KONE, Radio Channel 2, Mali (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Matthias KABUYA TSHILUMBA, RTDK, DRC (First Position)

Aqui estão os vencedores dos Países Africanos de Língua Oficial Portuguesa em parceria com a Primeira Dama da República de Cabo Verde, S.E. Drª DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO:

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Edisângela Tavares, Expresso das Ilhas, Cabo Verde (First Position)
  • Sheilla Ribeiro, Sociedade, Cabo Verde (Second Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Teresa Monteiro Pinto, Rádio Televisão de Cabo Verde, Cabo Verde (First Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Ângelo Semedo, Deutsche Welle, Cabo Verde (First Position)

Prmio de ´Jornalismo Fundação Merck “Diabetes e Hipertensão” 2024

Aqui estão os vencedores dos Países da África Ocidental em parceria com a Primeira Dama da República da Gâmbia, S.E. Srª FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW; e a Primeira Dama da República de Serra Leoa, S.E. Drª FATIMA MAADA BIO:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Agnes Opoku Saprong, Ghanaian Times, Ghana (First Position)
  • Patience Ivie Ihejirika, Leadership Newspaper, Nigeria (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Muhammed Lamin Touray, Freelancer, The Gambia (First Position)
  • Prince Owusu Asiedu, Adom Online, Ghana (Second Position)
  • Lara Adejoro, The Punch, Nigeria (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Godwin Awuni Anafo, Odadee Radio, Ghana (First Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Emmanuel Dzivenu Seyram Abla De-Souza, Joy TV, Ghana (First Position)
  • Ezedimbu Karen Ogomegbunem, Africa Independent Television, Nigeria, (Second Position)
  • Lois Abba Sambo, Abuja Broadcasting Corporation, Nigeria (Third Position)
  • Akua Oforiwa Darko, TV3, Ghana (Third Position)

Aqui estão os vencedores dos Países da África Austral em parceria com a Primeira Dama da República do Malawi, S.E. Srª MONICA CHAKWERA; A Primeira Dama da República da Zâmbia, S.E. Srª MUTINTA HICHILEMA; A Primeira Dama da República do Zimbabwe, S.E. Amai Drª AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Nancy Kefilwe Ramokhua, The Patriot, Botswana (First Position)
  • Matilda Chimwaza Majawa, Times Group, Malawi (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • June Shimuoshili, Unwrap Online, Namibia (First Position)
  • Tendai Chisiri, Sport Way News Net, Zimbabwe (Second Position)
  • Shireen van Wyk, Shay Blogger, Namibia (Third Position)
  • Prince Kurupati, Pan African Visions, Zimbabwe (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Elvis Howahowa, Times Radio, Malawi (First Position)
  • Stella Mlotha, Trans World Radio, Malawi (Second Position)

Aqui estão os vencedores dos países da África Oriental:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Lucy Johnbosco, Mwananchi, Tanzania (First Position)
  • Christina Mwakangale, Nipashe, Tanzania (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Joan Mbabazi, The New Times, Rwanda (First Position)
  • Leon Lidigu, Nation Online, Kenya (Second Position)
  • Namwalo Daniel Absalom, Kenya News Agency, Kenya (Third Position)
  • Angela Kezengwa, Citizen Digital, Kenya (Third Position)
  • Veronica Mrema, M24 Tanzania, Tanzania (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Kintu Khalid, Radio Simba, Uganda (First Position)
  • Asha Bekidusa, Bahari FM, Kenya (Second Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Walter Mwesigye, NTV, Uganda (First Position)
  • Edvesta Tarimo, Tumaini Media, Tanzania (Second Position)

Aqui estão os vencedores dos Países Africanos de Língua Francesa em parceria com a Primeira Dama da República do Burundi, S.E. Senhora ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE; e a Primeira Dama da República Democrática do Congo, S.E. Snhora DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Konan N’Guessan Attoumgbre Joseph, La Retraite Active, Côte d’Ivoire (First Position)
  • Nkurunziza Moise, Le Renouveau, Burundi (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Bahwa Ferdinand, Le Journal Africa, Burundi (First Position)
  • Abdoulaye Ouédraogo, Queen Mafa, Burkina Faso (Second Position)
  • Richard Manirakiza, l’Agence Burundaise de Presse, Burundi (Second Position)
  • Mapote Gaye, Infomedia27, Senegal (Second Position)
  • Atha Menssan Woffa Assan, Focus Infos, Togo (Third Position)
  • Catherine Aimée Biloa, Échos Santé, Cameroon (Third Position)
  • Nadège Omoladé SANNY, SRTB Online, Benin (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • MVUYEKURE Jean Claude, Radio TV Buntu, Burundi (First Position)
  • Abdoul Razak Sani Oumarou, Radio Saraounia Maradi, Niger (Second Position)
  • Kabamba Ngalamulume Fabrice, Radio Télévision de l’éducation (RTEDUC), DRC (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Chris IRAMBONA, Radio Television Buntu, Burundi (First Position)

Aqui estão os vencedores dos países Asiáticos:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Parikshit Nirbhay, Amar Ujala, India (First Position)
  • Revathi Murugappan, Star Health, Malaysia (Second Position)
  • Pooja Biraia, The Week, India (Third Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Rashe Zoe Sophia B Piquero, Cebu Daily News, Philippines (First Position)
  • Roshan Bhandari, Medicoliterature, Nepal (Second Position)
  • Crystal Chow, Undark Magazine, China (Third Position)

Aqui estão os vencedores dos Países da AMÉRICA LATINA:

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Adriana Becerra, Agencia Brunch, Mexico (First Position)
  • Rafaela Polo, UOL, Brazil (Second Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Roxana Fabiola Lopresti, Channel 9 Televida, Argentina (First Position)
  • Ana Paula Pedrosa, R7, Brazil (Second Position)

Informações sobre o Prémio de Jornalismo 2025:

1. Prémio de Jornalismo África Fundação Merck  “Mais do Que uma Mãe” 2025

Tema do Prémio: Quebrar o estigma da infertilidade, apoiar a educação das meninas, empoderamento das mulheres, acabar com o casamento infantil, acabar com a MGF e/ou acabar com a VBG em todos os níveis.

Quem pode candidatar-se: Jornalistas de Imprensa, Rádio, Online, e plataformas Multimídia dos seguintes grupos:

a) Países da África Austral

b) Países da África Ocidental

c) Países da África Oriental

d) Países Africanos de Língua Francesa

e) Países Africanos de Língua Portuguesa

Prazo de entrega: 30 de Setembro de 2025.

2. Prémio de Jornalismo Fundação Merck “Diabetes e Hipertensão” 2025

Tema do Prémio: Promover um estilo de vida saudável e consciencializar sobre a prevenção e a deteção precoce da Diabetes e da Hipertensão.

Quem pode candidatar-se: Jornalistas de Imprensa, Rádio, Online, e plataformas Multimídia dos seguintes grupos:

a) Países da África Austral

b) Países da África Ocidental

c) Países da África Oriental

d) Países Africanos de Língua Francesa

e) Países Africanos de Língua Portuguesa

f) Países da América Latina

g) Países Asiáticos

Prazo de entrega: 30 de Outubro de 2025.

Todas as candidaturas devem ser submetidas para submit@merck-foundation.com. 

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Merck Foundation.

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Acknowledges Media Champions for Driving Awareness on Social and Health Issues- 125 Winners from 36 Countries announced

Source: APO

  • Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies – apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the First Ladies of Africa, proudly announced the Winners of their Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards 2024 under the categories “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension”.

The Awards Ceremony was conducted virtually to honor and celebrate the outstanding contributions of all the winning media professionals. The winners were warmly acknowledged by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of the “More Than a Mother” campaign.

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej expressed, “I am truly happy to announce the winners of our Media Awards, together with my dear sisters, The First Ladies of Africa, who are also the Ambassadors of the Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ Campaign. This year, we are delighted to celebrate 125 outstanding winners from 36 countries. It brings me joy to see such impressive participation not only from across Africa but also from several Asian and Latin American countries. Congratulations to all our incredible winners!

It is a true pleasure to welcome you all as Merck Foundation Alumni. Let’s continue to work together to raise awareness about critical social and health challenges, be the voice of the voiceless, and create culture shift in our communities.”

Merck Foundation Media Awards launched in 2017, are announced annually, with over 640 Winners from 52 countries celebrated to date.

The theme of the “More Than a Mother” Media Awards is to raise awareness about important social issues like: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending Female Genital Mutilation and/or Stopping Gender-Based Violence. The theme of the “Diabetes and Hypertension” Media Awards is to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

The Merck Foundation CEO also launched the Call for Applications for the 2025 Media Awards. “I am pleased to invite entries for the Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2025 – “More Than a Mother” & “Diabetes and Hypertension”, in partnership with the African First Ladies. I look forward to receiving another outstanding round of impactful entries this year as well.” Said Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej.

Winners of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother” Media Recognition Awards 2024

Here are the winners from West African Countries in partnership with The First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW; and The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. Dr. FATIMA MAADA BIO:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Jennifer Ambolley, The Chronicle, Ghana (First Position)
  • Mackie Muctarr Jalloh, News Times Daily, Sierra Leone (Second position)
  • Alao Abiodun, The Nation, Nigeria (Second position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Dzifa Tetteh Tay, The Spectator, Ghana (First Position)
  • Laudia Sawer, Ghana News Agency, Ghana (First Position)
  • Nyima Sillah, The Voice, The Gambia (Second Position)
  • Isatou Ceesay, The Gambia Point, The Gambia (Third Position)
  • Abigail Arthur, Citi Newsroom, Ghana (Third Position)
  • Odimegwu Onwumere, The Nigerian Voice, Nigeria (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNER

  • Mavis Offei Acheampong, GBC Radio, Ghana (First Position)
  • Joyce Kantam Kolamong, GBC Radio, Ghana(Second Position)
  • Zainab Sunkary Koroma, Star Radio, Sierra Leone (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun, News Central TV, Nigeria (First Position)
  • Alieu Ceesay, QTV, The Gambia (Second Position)
  • Mona Lisa Frimpong, Joy News, Ghana (Third Position)

Here are the Winners from Southern African Countries in partnership with The First Lady of the Republic of Malawi, H.E. Mrs. MONICA CHAKWERA; The First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe, H.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Precious Kumbani, The Nation, Malawi (First Position)
  • Gresham Ngwira, Freelancer, Malawi (Second Position)
  • Simon Muntemba, Daily Nation, Zambia (Second Position)
  • Charlotte Nambadja, The Namibian, Namibia (Third Position)
  • Silence Mugadzaweta, The Standard, Zimbabwe (Third Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Alain Kabinda, Daily News Agency, Zambia (First Position)
  • Catherine Murombedzi, Freelancer, Zimbabwe (First Position)
  • Alick Ponje, The Times, Malawi (second Position)
  • Wallace Mawire, Pan African Visions, Zimbabwe (Second Position)
  • Hamu Madzedze, 365 Health Diaries, Zimbabwe (Third Position)
  • Kundai Michael Magoronga, Chronicle, Zimbabwe (Third Position)
  • Mlondi Mkhize, Briefly News, South Africa (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Glendah Fadzai Takachicha, Capitalk FM, Zimbabwe (First Position)
  • Tina Nyirenda, Smooth FM, Zambia (Second Position)
  • Sylviah Chisi, Trans World Radio, Malawi (Second Position)
  • Nyasha Mandimutsira, Capitalk FM, Zimbabwe (Third Position)
  • Perina N. Wahara, PL FM, Malawi (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Keneilwe Pono, YTV, Botswana (First Position)
  • Taati Niilenge, The Namibian, Namibia (Second Position)
  • Lame Lucas, YTV, Botswana (Third Position)

Here are the winners from East African Countries:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Elizabeth Angira, People Daily, Kenya (First Position)
  • Marco Maduhu, Nipashe, Tanzania (Second Position)
  • Margaret Maina, Nation Media, Kenya (Second Position)
  • Beatrice Philemon Mukocho, The Guardian, Tanzania (Third Position)
  • Vitus Audax, The Guardian, Tanzania (Third Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Kamau Maichuhie, Nation Online, Kenya (First Position)
  • Isabella Maua Chemosit, Freelancer, Kenya (Second Position)
  • Anne Robi, Daily News, Tanzania (Second Position)
  • Nteza Michael, UG Standard, Uganda (Third Position)
  • Benjamin Takpiny, Anadolu Agency, South Sudan (Third Position)
  • Ayele Addis Ambelu, Ethiopian Mass Media Action News, Ethiopia (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Caren Waraba Sisya, Radio Citizen, Kenya (First Position)
  • Mamer Abraham Kuot, Voice of America, South Sudan, (Second Position)
  • Mwanaisha Makumbuli, Highlands FM, Tanzania (Second Position)
  • Fatuma Mustapha Mtemangani, Pambazuko FM, Tanzania (Third Position)
  • Daniel Byiringiro, Flash FM, Rwanda (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Rose Wangui, NTV Kenya, Kenya (First Position)
  • Andrew Juma, TV47, Kenya (Second Position)
  • Leonard Kigozi  and Isabel Nakirya, CGTN Africa, Uganda (Third Position)
  • Mackriner Siyovelwa, Crown Media, Tanzania (Third Position)

Here are the winners from French Speaking African Countries in partnership with The First Lady of the Republic of Burundi, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE; The First Lady of Democratic Republic of the Congo, H.E. Madam DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Issa Moussa, Niger Times, Niger (First Position)
  • Koami Agbetiafa, Niger Inter Press Group, Niger (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • AZODODASSI Mêmèdé Ambroisine, Savoir News, Togo (First Position)
  • Julio Gada, Global News, Benin (Second Position)
  • Boris Esono Nwenfor, Pan African Visions, Cameroon (Third Position)
  • Bakari Guèye, Initiatives News, Mauritania (Third Position)
  • Frimo Koukou Djipro, Lelus, Côte d’Ivoire (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Remy RUKUNDO, Radio TV Buntu, Burundi (First Position)
  • Magnus MFURANZIMA, ISÔKO FM, Burundi (First Position)
  • Mame Mbagnick DIOUF, Radio Oxyjeunes, Senegal (Second Position)
  • Tanko Worou, Radio SU TII DERA, Benin (Second Position)
  • Moussa KONE, Radio Channel 2, Mali (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Matthias KABUYA TSHILUMBA, RTDK, DRC (First Position)

Here are the winners from Portuguese Speaking African Countries in partnership with The First Lady of the Republic of Cabo Verde, H.E. Dr. DÉBORA KATISA CARVALHO:

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Edisângela Tavares, Expresso das Ilhas, Cabo Verde (First Position)
  • Sheilla Ribeiro, Sociedade, Cabo Verde (Second Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Teresa Monteiro Pinto, Rádio Televisão de Cabo Verde, Cabo Verde (First Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Ângelo Semedo, Deutsche Welle, Cabo Verde (First Position)

Merck Foundation “Diabetes & Hypertension” Media Recognition Awards 2024

Here are the winners from West African Countries in partnership with The First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW; and The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. Dr. FATIMA MAADA BIO:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Agnes Opoku Saprong, Ghanaian Times, Ghana (First Position)
  • Patience Ivie Ihejirika, Leadership Newspaper, Nigeria (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Muhammed Lamin Touray, Freelancer, The Gambia (First Position)
  • Prince Owusu Asiedu, Adom Online, Ghana (Second Position)
  • Lara Adejoro, The Punch, Nigeria (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Godwin Awuni Anafo, Odadee Radio, Ghana (First Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Emmanuel Dzivenu Seyram Abla De-Souza, Joy TV, Ghana (First Position)
  • Ezedimbu Karen Ogomegbunem, Africa Independent Television, Nigeria, (Second Position)
  • Lois Abba Sambo, Abuja Broadcasting Corporation, Nigeria (Third Position)
  • Akua Oforiwa Darko, TV3, Ghana (Third Position)

Here are the Winners from Southern African Countries in partnership with The First Lady of the Republic of Malawi, H.E. Mrs. MONICA CHAKWERA; The First Lady of the Republic of Zambia, H.E. Mrs. MUTINTA HICHILEMA; The First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe, H.E. Amai Dr. AUXILLIA MNANGAGWA:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Nancy Kefilwe Ramokhua, The Patriot, Botswana (First Position)
  • Matilda Chimwaza Majawa, Times Group, Malawi (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • June Shimuoshili, Unwrap Online, Namibia (First Position)
  • Tendai Chisiri, Sport Way News Net, Zimbabwe (Second Position)
  • Shireen van Wyk, Shay Blogger, Namibia (Third Position)
  • Prince Kurupati, Pan African Visions, Zimbabwe (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Elvis Howahowa, Times Radio, Malawi (First Position)
  • Stella Mlotha, Trans World Radio, Malawi (Second Position)

Here are the winners from East African Countries:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Lucy Johnbosco, Mwananchi, Tanzania (First Position)
  • Christina Mwakangale, Nipashe, Tanzania (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Joan Mbabazi, The New Times, Rwanda (First Position)
  • Leon Lidigu, Nation Online, Kenya (Second Position)
  • Namwalo Daniel Absalom, Kenya News Agency, Kenya (Third Position)
  • Angela Kezengwa, Citizen Digital, Kenya (Third Position)
  • Veronica Mrema, M24 Tanzania, Tanzania (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Kintu Khalid, Radio Simba, Uganda (First Position)
  • Asha Bekidusa, Bahari FM, Kenya (Second Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Walter Mwesigye, NTV, Uganda (First Position)
  • Edvesta Tarimo, Tumaini Media, Tanzania (Second Position)

Here are the winners from French Speaking African Countries in partnership with The First Lady of the Republic of Burundi, H.E. Madam ANGELINE NDAYISHIMIYE; and The First Lady of Democratic Republic of the Congo, H.E. Madam DENISE NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Konan N’Guessan Attoumgbre Joseph, La Retraite Active, Côte d’Ivoire (First Position)
  • Nkurunziza Moise, Le Renouveau, Burundi (Second Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Bahwa Ferdinand, Le Journal Africa, Burundi (First Position)
  • Abdoulaye Ouédraogo, Queen Mafa, Burkina Faso (Second Position)
  • Richard Manirakiza, l’Agence Burundaise de Presse, Burundi (Second Position)
  • Mapote Gaye, Infomedia27, Senegal (Second Position)
  • Atha Menssan Woffa Assan, Focus Infos, Togo (Third Position)
  • Catherine Aimée Biloa, Échos Santé, Cameroon (Third Position)
  • Nadège Omoladé SANNY, SRTB Online, Benin (Third Position)

RADIO CATEGORY WINNERS

  • MVUYEKURE Jean Claude, Radio TV Buntu, Burundi (First Position)
  • Abdoul Razak Sani Oumarou, Radio Saraounia Maradi, Niger (Second Position)
  • Kabamba Ngalamulume Fabrice, Radio Télévision de l’éducation (RTEDUC), DRC (Third Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Chris IRAMBONA, Radio Television Buntu, Burundi (First Position)

Here are the winners from ASIAN Countries:

PRINT CATEGORY WINNER

  • Parikshit Nirbhay, Amar Ujala, India (First Position)
  • Revathi Murugappan, Star Health, Malaysia (Second Position)
  • Pooja Biraia, The Week, India (Third Position)

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Rashe Zoe Sophia B Piquero, Cebu Daily News, Philippines (First Position)
  • Roshan Bhandari, Medicoliterature, Nepal (Second Position)
  • Crystal Chow, Undark Magazine, China (Third Position)

Here are the winners from LATIN AMERICA Countries:

ONLINE CATEGORY WINNERS

  • Adriana Becerra, Agencia Brunch, Mexico (First Position)
  • Rafaela Polo, UOL, Brazil (Second Position)

MULTIMEDIA CATEGORY WINNER

  • Roxana Fabiola Lopresti, Channel 9 Televida, Argentina (First Position)
  • Ana Paula Pedrosa, R7, Brazil (Second Position)

Details of Merck Foundation Media Awards 2025:

1. Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards 2025

Theme for the awards: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/or Stopping GBV at all levels.

Who can apply: Journalists from Print, Radio, Online, and Multimedia platforms from the following groups:

  1. Southern African Countries
  2. West African Countries
  3. East African Countries
  4. French Speaking African Countries
  5. Portuguese Speaking African Countries

Submission deadline: 30th September 2025.

2. Merck Foundation Media Recognition “Diabetes & Hypertension” Awards 2025

Theme for the awards: Promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Who can apply: Journalists from Print, Radio, Online, and Multimedia platforms from the following groups:

  1. Southern African Countries
  2. West African Countries
  3. East African Countries
  4. French Speaking African Countries
  5. Portuguese Speaking African Countries
  6. Latin American Countries
  7. Asian Countries

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.

All entries are to be submitted to submit@merck-foundation.com.

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Japan provides food assistance to Zimbabwe

Source: APO


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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a contribution of JPY 200 million (approx. US$1.3 million) from the Government of Japan to support 32,000 vulnerable people with nutritious food assistance in Zimbabwe.

The contribution will assist WFP deliver cereals, pulses and vegetable oil, ensuring that families have access to basic nutrition during the January to March lean season, the time between harvests, when food supplies are typically at their lowest. 

“The Government of Japan and the Embassy of Japan in Zimbabwe are very concerned about the food insecurity in Zimbabwe,” said H.E. Mr Shinichi Yamanaka, the Japanese Ambassador to Zimbabwe. “I hope that this food assistance will help these vulnerable people to overcome the lean season. We will continue our support to allow all Zimbabweans to meet their food security needs.” 

WFP’s Lean Season Assistance response, supporting communities in the most food-insecure districts, is in line with the Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment (ZimLAC), a multi-stakeholder body responsible for conducting regular livelihood assessments.

“Thanks to this support from the Government of Japan, many families will not worry about their next meal when hunger is at its worst,” said Ms Barbara Clemens, WFP Zimbabwe Country Director and Representative. “This contribution is a show of solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe, and we remain resolute in ensuring the right food reaches the right people at the right time.” 

WFP supports the Government of Zimbabwe’s Food Deficit Mitigation Strategy, which protects the most vulnerable individuals from worsening food insecurity.

“We are grateful to Japan for their commitment to supporting the people of Zimbabwe,” said Hon Edgar Moyo, Minister of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare. “This contribution reflects our continued partnership with WFP to ensure food reaches those who need it the most and no one is left behind, in line with the mandate from His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.”

The Government of Japan’s continued support highlights the strong and enduring partnership between Japan, WFP, and the Government of Zimbabwe. Between 2021 and 2015, Japan has provided food assistance through WFP, amounting to US$15.8 million.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Food Programme (WFP).

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Seychelles : Le Président Ramkalawan reçoit les Ministres et Représentants de la Commission de la Jeunesse et des Sports de l’Océan Indien (CJSOI) à State House

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


En marge des rencontres sportives et des prestations artistiques, le Président de la République, M. Wavel Ramkalawan a reçu, ce mercredi, les Ministres et Représentants des pays membres de la Commission de la Jeunesse et des Sports de l’Océan Indien (CJSOI) venus lui rendre une visite de courtoise à State House.

Cette visite a été l’occasion pour les dirigeants sportifs et le Président de la République de s’engager dans une discussion de haut niveau sur le déroulement des jeux et de s’appesantir sur la prévalence de l’esprit d’amitié et de fraternité dont ont fait montre jusque-là les jeunes sportifs de l’Océan indien tout au long des rencontres.

Le Président Ramkalawan s’est félicité de la participation active de tous les pays membres ȧ cette 13e édition et a réitéré les sentiments de fierté que ressentent les Seychelles d’avoir accueilli ces jeux. Les délégations se sont également engagées dans un dialogue constructif concernant l’impact multidimensionnel des jeux, notamment la sensibilisation accrue aux questions du changement climatique soulevée par les participants lors de l’Assemblée de la Jeunesse, les échanges culturels dynamiques entre les nations participantes, et les opportunités entrepreneuriales en faveur des jeunes.

Tous ces éléments pris ensemble démontrent collectivement la place et la portée de l’événement dans la promotion de l’excellence sportive, de la compréhension culturelle, de l’innovation commerciale et de la conscience sociale chez les jeunes.

Dans un entretien avec les médias, à l’issue de la rencontre avec le Président de la République, le Secrétaire Général de la CJSOI, Monsieur Ashok Cheetamun, a souligné les objectifs globaux des jeux: autonomiser les jeunes par le sport et les échanges culturels tout en promouvant l’intégration régionale et en défendant la solidarité dans l’Océan Indien. Il a félicité le Gouvernement seychellois pour la planification et l’exécution exemplaires des événements sportifs.

« Les jeunes attendaient ces jeux avec une grande impatience. Il s’agit d’un événement qui a été méticuleusement organisé, ce depuis les arrangements d’hébergement jusqu’à la bonne exécution des compétitions », a noté Monsieur Cheetamun.

Étaient présents à cette visite de courtoisie : la Ministre de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de la Famille, Madame Marie-Céline Zialor, le Ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports de Madagascar, Monsieur Abdoulah Marson Moustapha, le Ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports de Maurice, Monsieur Deven Nagalingum, le Représentant des Comores, Monsieur Kaisane Hassan, la Chef de Délégation de Djibouti, Madame Roukya Hassan Cheik, le Représentant de La Réunion, Monsieur Nicolas Vouillon, et la Représentante de Mayotte, Madame Madeleine Delaperriere.

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Autorité de l’État : une flotte de 150 motos de la Mission multidimensionnelle intégrée des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en République centrafricaine (MINUSCA) aux Forces armées centrafricaines (FACA)

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le 5 août 2025, la MINUSCA a remis 150 motocyclettes aux représentants des Forces armées centrafricaines (FACA). Ces motocyclettes, qui constituent la première vague des 300 prévues, permettront aux Forces armées centrafricaines d’atteindre facilement les régions et zones difficiles d’accès pour une sécurisation et protection optimales des populations, outre l’appui à l’extension de l’autorité de l’État et au processus électoral.

La remise a été faite par la Cheffe de la Mission, Valentine Rugwabiza, au Général de corps d’armée Bruno Léopold Izamo, représentant le ministre centrafricain de la Défense à cette cérémonie. Cette flotte de 150 motos est destinée à renforcer les capacités opérationnelles de protection des FACA, avec à la clé une meilleure couverture du territoire et une plus grande mobilité pour protéger les civils, particulièrement dans les localités qui sont inaccessibles aux véhicules à quatre roues.

A cette occasion, la Représentante spéciale du Secrétaire général de l’ONU pour la République centrafricaine, Valentine Rugwabiza, a déclaré qu’il est  « attendu que la mobilité active des forces nationales contribue à la volonté d’inclusivité des élections en permettant de sécuriser les zones les plus difficiles d’accès du pays, avec pour objectif de garantir aux populations concernées la prise en compte de leurs voix, parfois pour la première fois. Enfin, ces dotations s’inscrivent dans les efforts conclus de l’administration pour appuyer la réaffirmation et l’extension de l’autorité de l’État ».

Ces moyens roulants, qui seront répartis à travers différents services des FACA à Bangui et dans les préfectures, serviront aussi à renforcer les patrouilles conjointes de la Force de la MINUSCA et des FACA pour la sécurisation de la population ainsi que des échéances électorales à venir.

Bruno Léopold Izamo, Général de corps d’armée, a affirmé que tout est mis en œuvre afin d’assurer l’acheminement dans les préfectures. « La répartition est déjà faite au niveau de l’État-major des armées qui va évidemment utiliser les moyens aériens de la MINUSCA, pour que ces motocyclettes soient acheminées le plus tôt possible sur les zones afin de faciliter le travail des FACA, parce que certaines zones sont inaccessibles par voie de véhicule et ce sont seulement les motocyclettes qui peuvent aller dans ces zones. Le gros du travail se fera à l’intérieur donc, le gros de cette donation sera utilisé à l’intérieur du pays pour faciliter les opérations électorales », a-t-il souligné.

Pour le Général de corps d’armée Humphrey Nyone, Commandant de la Force de la MINUSCA, cette donation fait partie des différentes activités réalisées de manière conjointe par la Force et les FACA pour garantir la sécurité de la population en RCA.
« C’est une partie de la donation que la MINUSCA a faite pour améliorer la capacité des FACA. Beaucoup de choses sont en train de se dérouler pour améliorer leur mobilité, pour pouvoir atteindre certains endroits et sécuriser les élections, ensemble avec la MINUSCA. Nous travaillons ensemble, même dans les endroits réputés être sous contrôle des groupes armés », a-t-il affirmé.

Dans le cadre de ce projet, les Forces Armées Centrafricaines (FACA) recevront très prochainement un 2e lot de 150 motos, totalisant 300 moyens roulants pour un montant total de 228 930 000 FCFA.

Distribué par APO Group pour United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).

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Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Türk appalled by attacks against civilians by Rwandan-backed M23 and other armed groups

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UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Wednesday condemned the escalation in deadly attacks by the Rwandan-backed M23 and other armed groups against civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo over the past month.

According to first-hand accounts received by the UN Human Rights Office, at least 319 civilians were killed by the M23, backed by members of the Rwanda Defence Force, between 9 and 21 July in four villages in the Rutshuru territory, in North Kivu Province – one of the largest documented death tolls in such attacks since the M23’s resurgence in 2022. Most of the victims, including at least 48 women and 19 children, were local farmers camping in their fields during the planting season.

“I am appalled by the attacks on civilians by the M23 and other armed groups in eastern DRC amid continued fighting, despite the ceasefire that was recently signed in Doha,” said Türk. “All attacks against civilians must stop immediately, and all those responsible must be held to account.”

Türk also condemned attacks against civilians by other armed actors. The UN Human Rights Office documented multiple such attacks in the North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri Provinces in July, including by the ‘Allied Democratic Forces’ (ADF) and ‘Coopérative pour le développement du Congo’ (CODECO) armed groups.

ADF members killed at least 40 Christian worshippers in an attack during Sunday prayers in Komanda village, Ituri Province, on 27 July – among them 13 children – and burnt down at least 27 shops and four homes, as well as three cars. The group had earlier killed six men, one woman and a boy, in an attack in Ituri’s Otmaber village on 12 July, during which it also set multiple homes on fire. On 9 July 2025, ADF fighters killed at least 70 civilians in Pikamaibo village, also in Ituri.

CODECO members killed three civilians and injured another on 21 July in Lopa village, in Ituri. And eight women were raped by members of the Raia Mutomboki/Wazalendo armed group in Busolo village, in South Kivu, on 27 July.

The High Commissioner renewed his call on all parties to the conflicts in eastern DRC to protect civilians from harm, and to uphold all their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law. He also urged all parties to the recently signed declaration of principles to commit to the peace process in good faith and to act decisively to end the cycles of recurring violence.

The DRC Government and the M23 group signed a declaration of principles in Qatar on 19 July 2025, agreeing to a ceasefire and to further negotiations towards a comprehensive agreement. This was preceded by the signing of a peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda in Washington D.C., on 27 June. Yet meaningful progress on the ground remains limited, leaving affected communities in a state of deep uncertainty.

“I urge the signatories and facilitators of both the Doha and Washington agreements to ensure that they rapidly translate into safety, security and real progress for civilians in the DRC, who continue to endure the devastating consequences of these conflicts,” said Türk.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).