Líderes africanos apelam ao reforço do financiamento domestico e por uma acção multissetorial para acelerar a eliminação da malária

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Líderes africanos reunidos à margem da 81ª Assembleia Geral das Nações Unidas apelaram pelo reforço do financiamento interno e pela acção multissetorial e colaboração mais profunda para proteger os ganhos duramente conquistados contra a malária e acelerar os progressos rumo à eliminação.

O apelo foi lancado num evento paralelo de alto nível, “A liderança africana por um financiamento sustentável da malária: Uma perspectiva multissetorial para a eliminação”, acolhido pelo Presidente da República do Botswana e Presidente da Aliança de Líderes Africanos contra a Malária, Advogado Duma Gideon Boko, em parceria com a Comissão da União Africana e a Parceria RBM para Eliminar a Malária.

A África representa 94% de todos os casos de malária a nível mundial, e 95% das mortes por ela causadas. Os progressos estagnaram e o risco de ressurgimento está a aumentar, à medida que os países estão a bracos com grandes défices de financiamento, eventos climáticos extremos, aumento da resistência aos inseticidas e medicamentos, e crises humanitárias.

O recente aumento de financiamento do Fundo Global e da Gavi ficaram aquém das metas, enquanto a ajuda pública ao desenvolvimento dedicado ao sector da saúde em África continua a diminuir. Embora ambos os fundos continuem a mobilizar recursos, pesquisas da ALMA e da Malaria No More UK estimam que uma redução de 30% no financiamento da luta contra a malária pode significar 146 milhões de casos adicionais, quase 400.000 mortes adicionais e 37 mil milhões de dólares perdidos em termos de PIB até 2030.

“Quando o investimento é sustentado, a malária recua. Mas quando o financiamento reduz, a malaria intensifica-se.”
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-geral da Organização Mundial da Saúde

Desenvolver uma abordagem sustentável para o financiamento da malária

Os líderes sublinharam a necessidade de uma transição uma transição ordenada para um financiamento interno sustentável.

“África tem as ferramentas, a experiência e a liderança necessários para mudar a trajectória da malária. O que precisamos agora é de financiamento sustentável e acção colectiva, ao nivel da da nossa ambição por um futuro livre de malária.”
Presidente do Botswana e Presidente da ALMA, Advogado Duma Gideon Boko.

Os Conselhos e Fundos Nacionais para o fim da Malária foram destacados como mecanismos práticos para impulsionar a acção multissetorial. Os 14 conselhos operacionais mobilizaram mais de 245 milhões de dólares para colmatar lacunas de financiamento e recursos para os programas nacionais, colocando simultaneamente a malária, ao mais alto nível nas agendas nacionais de desenvolvimento.

“[Os Conselhos para o fim da Malária] reúnem governos, empresas, sociedade civil e comunidades em torno de um plano e de uma plataforma de financiamento. Todos os países com epidemias de malária devem criar e usar mecanismos deste tipo, adaptado ao seu contexto nacional.”
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-geral da Organização Mundial da Saúde

Os Estados-Membros foram instados a institucionalizar o financiamento da malária nos orçamentos e planos de desenvolvimento nacionais, enquanto os parceiros foram chamados a prestar apoio previsível durante a transição.

“Temos de estar cientes e atentos às restrições orçamentais que muitos dos nossos países enfrentam. O financiamento interno por si só não pode sustentar o nível de investimento necessário para a eliminação. Por isso precisamos de parcerias internacionais mais fortes e de financiamento previsível em apoio aos países na fase final da eliminação.”
Sua Exª Muhammad B. S. Jallow, Vice-presidente da República da Gâmbia

Os líderes apelaram para que os países africanos incluam o controlo da malária nos seus pactos de saúde da IDA21 do Banco Mundial. Apelaram também para o Banco Mundial considerar um Programa Dedicado de Impulso à Malária no âmbito da IDA22.

“À medida que aproximam as negociaçoes da IDA22, temos de ter a malária como prioridade. E nós, os vossos embaixadores [como Directores Executivos], trabalharemos convosco para garantir que ela [a malária] entre no compromisso político da IDA22.”
Zarau Kibwe, Directora Executiva do Grupo África 1, Grupo do Banco Mundial

Os Ministros comprometem-se com a colaboração transfronteiriça, produção local e inovação

Os Ministros destacados assumiram fortes compromissos durante o evento. A África do Sul, na qualidade de presidente da Comunidade para o Desenvolvimento da África Austral, comprometeu-se pela a colaboração transfronteiriça mais forte rumo à eliminação regional. O Zimbabwe e Angola comprometeram-se com a produção local de redes e medicamentos. A Tanzânia explicou como a produção local se tornou política nacional, e como os cientistas tanzanianos estão a liderar a investigação sobre mosquitos sem malária.

“No Instituto de Saúde de Ifakara, em colaboração com o Instituto Nacional de Investigação Médica, os nossos cientistas estão a trabalhar na tecnologia de genes. Cientistas tanzanianos, num laboratório tanzaniano. [A tecnologia de genes] exige conversas que começam nas aldeias e vão até ao gabinete ministerial. Os nossos Ministérios da Saúde, Ambiente e Agricultura estão a trabalhar em conjunto nos regulamentos agora, antes de qualquer anuncio.”
Exmo. Mohamed Omary Mchengerwa, Ministro da Saúde da República Unida da Tanzânia

Parceiros apoiam a liderança africana

O Fundo Global comprometeu-se a mobilizar mais fundos, sublinhando que a liderança nacional e o financiamento interno sustentado devem impulsionar a eliminação. A Fundação Gates continuará a apoiar o desenvolvimento de novos produtos, seguindo a liderança dos países africanos. A GLIDE ofereceu colaboração e apoio aos ministérios da saúde, e a Gavi comprometeu-se a levar a vacina contra a malária às crianças que mais precisam.

Uma responsabilidade partilhada para acabar com a malária

Os líderes sublinharam que a malária não pode ser combatida apenas pelo sector da saúde.  A eliminação exige acção coordenada entre todo o governo e a sociedade, com liderança africana acompanhada por uma parceria global sustentada.

“África está preparada para liderar, mas a eliminação da malária continua a ser responsabilidade partilhada… A escolha que temos é clara. Podemos permitir que o defice de financiamento inverta os progressos alcançados, ou podemos escolher liderar. Apelo a cada Estado-Membro, a cada parceiro e a cada sector aqui representado para levarem estes compromissos adiante. Vamos financiar a luta, trazer todos os sectores para a mesa, e dar o grande impulso para a Malária zero.”
Presidente do Botswana e Presidente da ALMA, Advogado Duma Gideon Boko.

O evento faz parte do Grande Impulso contra a Malária, uma abordagem liderada pelos países, alinhada com o Roteiro da União Africana para 2030 e adiante e com a agenda mais ampla de desenvolvimento da saúde.

O vento visa acelerar os progressos rumo à eliminação da malária através de uma liderança política sustentada, financiamento interno mais forte, responsabilização multissetorial e acção coordenada além-fronteiras.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA).

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Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento defende cozinha limpa como pilar central da transição energética de África

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O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org) apelou a que a cozinha limpa seja tratada como um imperativo de desenvolvimento e uma responsabilidade coletiva, instando os governos e os parceiros a colocá-la no centro da transição energética de África.

O apelo foi feito durante o Evento de Alto Nível dos Chefes de Estado sobre a Cozinha Limpa em África, realizado na terça-feira, 23 de setembro, durante a 81.ª Assembleia Geral das Nações Unidas, em Nova Iorque. Organizado pelo Quénia e pela Noruega, em colaboração com a Agência Internacional de Energia, a Aliança para a Cozinha Limpa e a UN Energy, foi a primeira vez que a cozinha limpa assumiu um papel central na história da Assembleia Geral da ONU.

O evento reuniu chefes de Estado, ministros, bancos multilaterais de desenvolvimento, agências das Nações Unidas e outros parceiros, com o objetivo de elevar a ambição política e acelerar os progressos rumo ao acesso universal à cozinha limpa em toda a África.

Quase mil milhões de africanos continuam sem conseguir cozinhar de forma limpa, o que obriga muitos agregados familiares a depender de lenha, carvão vegetal e outros combustíveis tradicionais de biomassa que contribuem para a poluição do ar interior, a desflorestação e a perda de produtividade. As mulheres e as crianças são afetadas de forma desproporcional, arcando com os maiores riscos para a saúde e gastando horas a recolher combustível que, de outra forma, poderia ser usadas para a educação, o trabalho e o empreendedorismo.

O Presidente do Quénia, William Ruto, que discursou no evento, afirmou que a cozinha limpa deve ser integrada no planeamento nacional de todos os governos africanos. O Quénia acolherá a segunda Cimeira sobre Cozinha Limpa em África, em Nairobi, em janeiro de 2027, onde se espera que os líderes e parceiros convertam o impulso político gerado em Nova Iorque em compromissos concretos de investimento e planos de implementação.

A vice-presidente sénior do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento, Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, que representou o presidente, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, afirmou que a cozinha limpa já não pode ser tratada como uma questão secundária na transição energética. “A forma como uma família cozinha afeta a saúde, as florestas, a produtividade, a igualdade de género e a vida quotidiana de milhões de mulheres e crianças em África”, afirmou. “Não se trata, portanto, de uma questão marginal; é fundamental para o desenvolvimento, a ação climática e a dignidade humana”, acrescentou.

A Missão 300 — a iniciativa conjunta entre o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento e o Grupo Banco Mundial para ligar 300 milhões de africanos à eletricidade até 2030 — ajudou a mudar o discurso sobre o acesso à energia nos lares, afirmou Akin-Olugbade. Referiu que todos os 36 Compactos Nacionais de Energia adotados até à data pelos países africanos no âmbito da iniciativa incluem agora objetivos relacionados com o cozinhar limpo, com os países a seguirem uma variedade de vias, incluindo fogões melhorados, gás de petróleo liquefeito, cozinha elétrica, biogás, bioetanol e briquetes.

Na sequência da primeira Cimeira sobre Cozinha Limpa em África, realizada em 2024, o Grupo Banco comprometeu-se a canalizar 2 mil milhões de dólares ao longo de dez anos para a cozinha limpa. Já canalizou aproximadamente 135 milhões de dólares para projetos de cozinha limpa — um aumento de dez vezes em comparação com o seu financiamento acumulado para o setor antes da Cimeira de 2024.

O apoio do Grupo Banco já é visível em todo o continente. No Uganda, está a apoiar a implantação de instalações de biogás e subsídios que tornam os aparelhos de cozinha elétricos eficientes mais acessíveis. Na Tanzânia, os aparelhos de cozinha elétricos estão a ser integrados em investimentos mais amplos de eletrificação. No Ruanda, o financiamento baseado em resultados visa expandir o acesso a tecnologias de cozinha limpa para 100 mil famílias e 300 instituições.

O Grupo Banco está também a expandir o financiamento concessional e catalisador para a cozinha limpa através do Mecanismo de Financiamento do Processo de Roma/Plano Mattei e do Programa Africano para a Cozinha Limpa, no âmbito do Fundo de Energia Sustentável para África.

A sessão foi marcada por intervenções de alto nível, incluindo o anúncio da Irlanda de um compromisso de 300 mil euros para apoiar o trabalho da Aliança para a Cozinha Limpa.

“O sucesso não será medido pelos dólares que investimos, mas pelas vidas que melhoramos”, afirmou Akin-Olugbade. “A cozinha limpa deve tornar-se um pilar central da transição energética de África — um pilar que exige liderança política, financiamento sustentado e ação coletiva em grande escala”, concluiu.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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Sobre o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org/pt 

West African Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Integrated Water Resources Management and Adopt Strategic Resolutions to Advance Regional Water Governance Ahead of the First-ever West Africa Regional Water Forum

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  • West African Ministers responsible for water resources have reaffirmed their collective commitment to Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and adopted a set of strategic resolutions aimed at consolidating regional water governance, strengthening transboundary cooperation and accelerating the transition towards a more resilient, water-secure and climate-adaptive West Africa.
  • The decisions adopted in Abidjan reflect a renewed regional determination to position water not merely as a natural resource, but as a strategic asset for regional integration, economic transformation, human security and sustainable development.

West African Ministers responsible for water resources have reaffirmed their collective commitment to Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and adopted a set of strategic resolutions aimed at consolidating regional water governance, strengthening transboundary cooperation and accelerating the transition towards a more resilient, water-secure and climate-adaptive West Africa. The decisions adopted in Abidjan reflect a renewed regional determination to position water not merely as a natural resource, but as a strategic asset for regional integration, economic transformation, human security and sustainable development.

Convened under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS), the 6th Ordinary Session of the Ministerial Monitoring Committee on IWRM provided a high-level platform for assessing progress in the implementation of regional commitments, reviewing emerging challenges affecting shared water resources and defining strategic priorities for the next phase of regional cooperation in the water sector.

In his opening remarks, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation, Hon. Amin Amidu Sulemani, underscored the centrality of water to regional stability, food security, energy production and socio-economic transformation. He stressed that the increasing frequency of climate-related shocks, coupled with environmental degradation, demographic pressures and competing demands on water resources, requires a strengthened framework for collective action and deeper regional solidarity in the management of shared water systems.

Chairing the session, H.E. Dr. Cheikh Tidiane Dièye, Minister of Water and Sanitation of the Republic of Senegal and President of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), emphasised that water governance has become a strategic imperative for resilience, sovereignty and regional integration. He called for a renewed commitment to implementation, accountability and results, while urging Member States to articulate a common regional voice in advancing the African Water Vision 2063 and preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.

The Committee also benefited from the contributions of regional institutions, technical and financial partners and stakeholder representatives. On behalf of the WAEMU Commission, participants reiterated the importance of aligning regional water governance with broader development and integration objectives. Speaking on behalf of technical and financial partners, H.E. Jacques Somda of IUCN highlighted the urgent need to scale up investments, strengthen innovative financing mechanisms and promote nature-based solutions capable of enhancing resilience while protecting ecosystems and livelihoods. For her part, Dr. Boluwaji Onobolu, Chairperson of the Sub-Regional Consultative Council on Water Resources, advocated stronger stakeholder engagement and called for enhanced participation of women, youth and civil society actors in shaping the future of water governance across the region.

Building on recommendations submitted by the 13th Ordinary Session of the Technical Experts Committee, Ministers endorsed a comprehensive set of strategic actions covering the revision of the West African Water Resources Policy, the operationalisation of the African Water Vision 2063 at regional level, the strengthening of water information and knowledge systems, the promotion of sustainable financing mechanisms, the institutionalisation of the West Africa Regional Water Forum (FREAO) and the reinforcement of regional cooperation to address transboundary water pollution and other emerging environmental challenges affecting shared river basins.

The meeting further reaffirmed the importance of evidence-based decision-making, stronger accountability mechanisms and enhanced coordination among Member States, river basin organisations, regional institutions and development partners in order to ensure that regional commitments translate into tangible and measurable outcomes for communities across West Africa.

The ministerial deliberations followed the 13th Ordinary Session of the Technical Experts Committee held from 21 to 22 September 2026, during which experts, national focal points, basin organisations and development partners reviewed progress in the implementation of the regional IWRM agenda and formulated recommendations for ministerial consideration. The outcomes of both meetings will directly inform deliberations at the First West Africa Regional Water Forum (FREAO), scheduled for 24–25 September 2026 in Abidjan under the theme “Valuing Water to Transform West Africa.”

As the region prepares for this landmark gathering, the resolutions adopted by Ministers send a clear message that West Africa is advancing towards a more coordinated, inclusive and forward-looking framework for water governance, one that recognises water as a catalyst for regional integration, climate resilience, shared prosperity and the achievement of the aspirations embodied in ECOWAS Vision 2050 and the African Union Agenda 2063.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Energy Capital & Power (ECP) Establishes United States (U.S.) Base to Drive Energy Investment Across the Americas

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Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com) – a leading event organizer and media company in the energy and mining sectors – has established an office in Houston, marking the latest step in its strategy to connect international capital with energy and mining opportunities across the Americas.

This strategic move builds on ECP’s growing network of operators, investors, financial institutions and technology companies in Houston, the world’s energy capital. The new base will strengthen ECP’s ability to connect U.S. capital, expertise and technology with projects and investment opportunities across Africa, South America and the Caribbean.

ECP has been hosting industry and investment-focused events in Houston since 2021, including the U.S.-Africa Energy Forum, and has built a growing network across the city’s energy and investment community. Most recently, more than 700 people attended the Venezuela Energy Week Houston Showcase in August 2026, bringing together companies, investors and industry leaders to examine Venezuela’s emerging energy and investment opportunities. The series of engagements has helped establish the city as an important hub for ECP’s global growth strategy.

The Houston base will support ECP’s expanding portfolio across South America and the Caribbean. ECP’s events portfolio includes Venezuela Energy Week, which brings international investors, operators and service companies together around opportunities across Venezuela’s oil, gas, power and infrastructure sectors; and Caribbean Energy Week, which connects governments, investors and developers around investment opportunities across the region’s evolving energy landscape.

“ECP has built strong relationships in Houston through our events and roadshows over the past five years, and establishing a permanent presence allows us to deepen that engagement. As our activities grow in the Americans and Africa, Houston gives us a strategic base from which to connect international opportunities with U.S. capital, technology and expertise,” states James Chester, CEO, ECP.

The Houston presence forms part of ECP’s broader international expansion strategy, complementing its operations in Africa and growing presence in Europe. The company recently established its UK entity in London, reinforcing its ability to deliver world-class energy and mining events in the UK and Europe.

The move also comes as ECP scales its global reach through a series of investment platforms that connect global capital to energy and mining projects. Key platforms include Angola Oil & Gas; MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power; African Mining Week; Libya Energy & Economic Summit; Congo Energy & Investment Forum; and South Sudan Oil & Power. These platforms are complemented by investor forums, licensing-round roadshows and other capital-focused engagements that ECP has hosted since 2016, creating direct channels between governments, project developers, operators and international investors.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

Qatar Hosts High-Level Meeting on Financing for Development at UNGA

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 24, 2026

The State of Qatar has called for stronger international cooperation to mobilize additional financing for development, amid rising debt, conflicts, climate pressures and tighter financial conditions.
Qatar hosted a high-level event on financing for development on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, through the Qatar Fund for Development and in partnership with Canada, Norway, the World Bank Group, the Inter-American Development Bank Group, the UN Development Program and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean.
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad said the international development landscape was facing growing pressures that were making it harder for countries to invest in their people and future.
She said the need for investment in education, healthcare, infrastructure and job creation had never been greater.
International cooperation and development assistance are key pillars of Qatar’s foreign policy, HE Al Misnad said, reflecting the country’s emphasis on solidarity, shared responsibility and collective action in addressing global challenges.
She added that sustainable development was essential to building more peaceful, stable and prosperous societies, with people and their dignity at the center of development efforts.
HE Al Misnad said traditional development assistance remained important but could not, on its own, meet the scale of current challenges.
She called for closer cooperation among governments, development banks, international organizations and the private sector to mobilize additional resources for development.
The minister said Qatar hoped the event would help identify practical opportunities for cooperation, mobilize additional financing and turn shared development commitments into concrete action. 

Qatar Stresses National Ownership in UN Peacebuilding Efforts at UNGA Side Event

Source: Government of Qatar

New York | September 24, 2026

The State of Qatar has called for greater emphasis on national ownership and inclusive institutions in international peacebuilding efforts, saying sustainable peace depends on institutions that are accountable, resilient and representative.

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi made the remarks at a UN Peacebuilding Commission ministerial meeting on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

Al Khulaifi said women, young people, civil society and marginalized communities should have opportunities to participate in decisions affecting peace, recovery and development.

He said international assistance should respond to national priorities and strengthen state institutions rather than replace them, with greater coordination among the UN system, international financial institutions and regional organizations.

Qatar’s peacebuilding efforts, he said, are guided by its National Vision 2030 and Third National Development Strategy for 2024-2030, with a focus on social cohesion and women’s participation.

Al Khulaifi also highlighted Qatar’s mediation efforts and said its foreign policy prioritizes preventive diplomacy and the peaceful settlement of disputes. He cited the Doha Framework for Peace between the Democratic Republic of the Congo government and the Congo River Alliance (M23) as a recent example.

He said Qatar had provided more than $7 billion in humanitarian and development assistance to more than 100 countries in recent years, particularly countries affected by conflict.

Addressing the situation in the Gulf, Al Khulaifi said freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz was a fundamental principle and called for the restoration of navigation in accordance with international law and UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026).

He also called for any future arrangements concerning the strait to be based on regional consensus and full respect for international law.

Al Khulaifi stressed the need for predictable and sustainable financing for national institutions, including through the UN Peacebuilding Fund. Qatar has contributed $1 million to the fund since its establishment, including contributions to its 2023 and 2024 budgets.

He reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to working with international partners to support nationally owned peacebuilding efforts, strengthen inclusive state institutions and promote sustainable peace.

Qatar Urges Continued International Support for Palestinians at UNGA Meeting

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 24, 2026

The State of Qatar has called for continued international support for Palestinians, stressing the need to address Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and support recovery and reconstruction efforts.
HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad made the remarks at a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Coordination of International Aid to the Palestinian People (AHLC), held on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly.
Al Misnad said the ceasefire, alongside the 20-point plan for Gaza endorsed by the UN Security Council under Resolution 2803, had helped end large-scale fighting, facilitate the release of hostages and improve humanitarian access.
She said Qatar, together with Egypt, the United States and Turkiye, had worked through mediation efforts to reach the agreement and remained committed to supporting its implementation, including ensuring safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.
The minister said Gaza’s humanitarian crisis was not over and that significant work remained to meet the needs of around two million people and create conditions for recovery and reconstruction.
Qatar has pledged $1 billion to the Board of Peace, she said, adding that Doha would continue coordinating its humanitarian and development efforts with the board and UN partners.
HE Al Misnad also addressed the situation in the occupied West Bank, condemning escalating settler violence against Palestinians and calling for accountability.
She called for the preservation of the legal and historical status quo in Jerusalem and its Muslim and Christian holy sites.
Qatar also voiced opposition to settlement expansion, including plans related to the E1 area, measures concerning so-called “state lands”, demolitions and forced displacement, and any steps towards annexation, saying such actions undermine international law and efforts towards a two-state solution.
Al Misnad reaffirmed Qatar’s support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and its mandate established by the UN General Assembly, while calling for the protection of its personnel and facilities.
She reiterated Qatar’s support for efforts towards a just and comprehensive peace based on international legitimacy and a two-state solution, with an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as its capital.
Qatar, she said, would continue working with international partners through the AHLC and other mechanisms to address the immediate and long-term needs of the Palestinian people and support their rights as part of efforts to promote regional and international peace and security. 

Qatar Joins High-Level Meeting on Sea Level Rise at UNGA

Source: Government of Qatar

New York, September 24, 2026

The State of Qatar has called for stronger multilateral action to address the threats posed by rising sea levels, highlighting its efforts to support climate action and vulnerable countries.
HE Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani made the remarks during a High-Level Meeting on Sea Level Rise, held on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly.
She stressed the importance of strengthening multilateral climate action and highlighted Qatar’s efforts, including hosting the Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change in 2025 and the 18th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
She said Qatar was continuing to implement the objectives of its National Vision 2030 by supporting clean and renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting and restoring ecosystems.
Among the country’s climate initiatives is the Al Kharsaah Solar Power Plant, she said.
Her Excellency also stressed the importance of supporting countries most affected by climate change and strengthening their ability to adapt.
Qatar has contributed $100 million to support small island developing states and least developed countries in addressing climate change and environmental challenges, she said.
She reaffirmed Qatar’s commitment to constructive participation in international efforts to address climate change and its impacts, and to strengthening multilateral cooperation to protect the environment and advance sustainable development. 

Qatar Strongly Condemns Houthi Missile Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha/ September 24, 2026

The State of Qatar strongly condemns in the strongest terms ballistic missile attacks by the Houthi group on the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu, describing them as a violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and international law.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its categorical rejection of the attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure and calls for an immediate halt to such actions.

The State of Qatar reaffirms its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supports the kingdom in all legitimate measures it takes to protect its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and interests.

The ministry states that Saudi Arabia’s security is closely linked to Qatar’s security and to the collective security of the Gulf Cooperation Council states.

Eskom welcomes extension of Board Chairperson’s term

Source: Government of South Africa

Eskom welcomes extension of Board Chairperson’s term

Eskom has welcomed Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s, announcement that the term of Eskom Board Chairperson Mteto Nyati has been extended by a further three years.

Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane said the extension provides continuity and leadership certainty as the utility positions itself for long-term sustainability.

“We are rebuilding an economic asset for South Africa. The Board has played a critical role in strengthening governance, improving operational and financial performance, advancing the restructuring of the business and creating the conditions required for a competitive marketplace,” Marokane said on Friday.

The extension takes effect on 1 November 2026, providing continuity in governance and strategic oversight as Eskom builds on the gains made during its recovery phase. It also supports the utility’s focus on operational and financial sustainability, long-term competitiveness and sustainable value creation for South Africa.

The power utility said that, under Nyati’s leadership, the Board had overseen significant operational, financial and governance progress while guiding Eskom in fulfilling its dual mandate: commercially, to operate a financially sound business; and developmentally, to keep South Africa connected, growing and inclusive.

During this period, Eskom strengthened governance and accountability, improved operational performance, reduced its reliance on diesel-powered generation and returned to profitability, reporting profits in two consecutive financial years. It also advanced reforms that are positioning the organisation for long-term sustainability.

The Board has also overseen significant progress in separating Eskom’s businesses, including advancing the unbundling strategy, establishing and operationalising the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), and launching Eskom Green, its utility-scale renewable energy business.

Together, these milestones are strengthening the foundation for Eskom’s long-term sustainability and supporting South Africa’s evolving energy sector.

“Nyati is well respected across Eskom and the industry, by our shareholder and by our key stakeholders, including organised labour, our investor base and the wider business community. Eskom and South Africa are fortunate that Nyati remains available for this reappointment, and I personally look forward to continuing our strong working relationship,” Marokane said.

Nyati said the request for him to continue as Eskom Chairperson was a responsibility he accepted with humility and a clear understanding of the country’s expectations.

“I want to thank the Minister of Electricity and Energy, the Cabinet and the President for the trust they have placed in me. Over the past three years, Eskom’s employees have shown what is possible.

“They have proved that impossible is not a fact; it is an opinion. They have lifted this organisation out of the worst crisis in our democratic history and brought it to a point where we now have excess capacity that can be used to drive economic growth,” the Chairperson said.

He said he looked forward to continuing the work alongside his Board colleagues.

“We must now help our country industrialise and support industrialisation across the Southern African Development Community region. Eskom must be more than a supplier of power. It must be a platform for growth,” Nyati said. –SAnews.gov.za

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