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Police operations bear fruit

Source: Government of South Africa

Several suspects are due to appear in court for various crimes, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has said, due to the 
Nelson Mandela Bay District in the Eastern Cape’s continued  relentless fight against crime over the weekend through, Operation Shanela II.

The operation yielded significant successes, including the recovery of stolen property, firearms, and ammunition.
“These results reflect the South African Police Service’s ongoing commitment to restoring safety, maintaining order and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice,” said the police in a statement.

On Thursday 30 October 2025, stop-and-search operations in Wells Estate, resulted in the arrest of four suspects. This as a complainant identified his stolen VW Polo, two Samsung cell phones (A30 and A31) and an undisclosed amount of cash which were found in the suspects’ possession. 

Upon further inspection, police also discovered three firearms in the vehicle, however, it was later established that the rifle and both 9mm pistols were blank firearms. 

“Following information provided by the arrested suspects, police were led to a shop in NU29 in Motherwell where they had allegedly left the real firearm used during the crime. 

“Members proceeded to the Motherwell and found an Ethiopian male (32) unlawfully in possession of the firearm. The four suspects were detained on possession of dangerous weapons, possession of suspected stolen property,” the police said.

In another unrelated success, on Friday 31 October 2025, the Nelson Mandela Bay District Crime combatting unit followed up on information related to an abduction and hijacking case that occurred in the Gelvandale policing precinct.

A white VW Polo linked to the incident was stopped in Avenue C, New Brighton, and the driver was escorted to Swartkops SAPS for a search. The suspect was found in possession of 20 live rounds of ammunition and a black Nasty Vape, matching the items stolen during the Gelvandale hijacking. 

The suspect was arrested, and further investigation led to the recovery of stolen stock valued at approximately R150,000, which had been hidden by the suspect in New Brighton. The suspect was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and possession of suspected stolen property.

On Saturday 01 November 2025, the Nelson Mandela Bay District Crime combatting unit received information about a kidnapping in Somerset East involving two vehicles, a silver/grey VW Polo and a white Mazda CX5 belonging to the victim travelling at high speed toward Uitenhage via the R75. 

Acting swiftly, members set up a roadblock at the entrance to Kariega. The grey Polo later crashed, and its occupant was arrested. 
The Mazda, carrying the kidnapped victim, evaded the initial road block, but police pursued it along the R75 until it overturned near the Daniel Pienaar off-ramp. 

Three suspects exited the vehicle, and two opened fire at the SAPS members. During the exchange, one suspect was fatally shot, one was arrested and the third fled into nearby bushes, evading capture despite an extensive search with the assistance of Kariega K9 Unit. 

The victim, a 40-year-old Ethiopian male, was rescued unharmed, and the scene was secured for further investigation. 

The suspects were arrested on charges of kidnapping, attempted murder of police officials, unlawful possession of firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and reckless or negligent driving.

“During all these arrests the following was confiscated, one 9mm Norinco, one magazine with 5 live rounds, three blank firearms, cash, cell phones, VW Polo, 20 live rounds of ammunition, 120 loose vapes, 18 boxes of Nasty Vapes containing 5 each and two big boxes of Nasty Vapes containing 10 each, VW Polo Vivo, 9mm glock Gen with 10 live rounds and a white Mazda CX5.

Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner, Major General Vuyisile Ncata, commended the Crime Combatting Units for their dedication and bravery.

He praised their professionalism and teamwork, emphasising that the successes reflect SAPS’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all communities and sending a clear message that criminals have no place to hide in Nelson Mandela Bay. – SAnews.gov.za

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Nomination du Directeur Général – African Guarantee Fund (AGF) Afrique de l’ouest

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Conseil d’administration d’AGF WEST AFRICA (https://AfricanGuaranteeFund.com/) annonce la nomination de M. Serge MIAN au poste de Directeur Général, à compter du 3 novembre 2025. M. MIAN est un banquier d’affaires chevronné et doté d’un parcours exceptionnel. Il a exercé au sein de prestigieuses institutions, telles que JP Morgan, EY, Deloitte France et AXA Investment Managers aux États-Unis.

Dans ses nouvelles fonctions, M. MIAN aura pour mission de diriger l’équipe afin de développer les activités de l’AGF en Afrique de l’Ouest francophone et anglophone. Ses principales responsabilités incluront :

  1. Garantir la conformité aux politiques juridiques, réglementaires et internes, conformément aux orientations du Conseil d’administration.
  2.  Superviser les opérations quotidiennes, assurer le leadership et atteindre les objectifs fixés par la mission et la vision d’AGF WEST AFRICA.
  3. Stimuler l’expansion commerciale, tant sur le plan géographique que par le développement de nouveaux produits.

Fort de plus de 20 ans d’expérience internationale dans le secteur financier, M. MIAN est un professionnel passionné et expérimenté. Avant de rejoindre AGF Afrique de l’Ouest, il occupait le poste de Directeur des Investissements et des Relations avec les Investisseurs au sein du groupe bancaire panafricain Orabank, où il a piloté avec succès la mobilisation de fonds et la mise en œuvre d’initiatives stratégiques à l’échelle du Groupe.

M. MIAN a débuté sa carrière chez AXA Investment Managers en France, avant de rejoindre les États-Unis pour travailler chez Addax Asset Management, société spécialisée dans les fonds spéculatifs. En 2006, il intègre Deloitte France comme analyste en gestion des risques, puis rejoint la division banque privée de JPMorgan en tant que conseiller en investissement, poste qu’il occupera pendant cinq ans. De retour en Côte d’Ivoire, il prend la tête du département Fusions-acquisitions et levée de fonds au sein de la division Transaction Services d’EY. Diplômé de l’ENSEA (École nationale supérieure de statistique et d’économie appliquée, Côte d’Ivoire) et de HEC Paris, M. MIAN est également titulaire du titre CFA délivré par le CFA Institute (États-Unis).

Lors de l’annonce de cette nomination, le Directeur général du Groupe AGF, M. Jules Ngankam, a exprimé sa confiance dans la capacité de M. MIAN à stimuler la croissance et l’expansion d’AGF WEST AFRICA. Il a souligné que son expérience multisectorielle et internationale sera un atout majeur pour permettre à l’AGF d’accomplir sa mission : faciliter l’accès des PME africaines au financement bancaire.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Guarantee Fund.

Contacts :
Département Communication et relations publiques d’AGF
info.communications@agf.africa

À propos de l’AGF :
L’African Guarantee Fund (AGF) est un garant de crédit spécialisé dont la mission est de faciliter le développement économique et la réduction de la pauvreté en Afrique. Pour y parvenir, l’AGF facilite l’accès au financement des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) opérant dans des secteurs économiques clés. Ce soutien se traduit par plusieurs produits de garantie et une assistance au développement des capacités. Depuis sa création, l’AGF a débloqué plus de 5 milliards de dollars de financement en faveur des PME, notamment grâce à des partenariats établis avec plus de 250 institutions financières partenaires à travers 44 pays africains. L’AGF dans sa mission bénéficie du soutien des actionnaires et sponsors ci-après : le Gouvernement du Danemark via L’Agence danoise de développement international (DANIDA), le Gouvernement d’Espagne via l’Agence espagnole de coopération internationale (AECID), la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), l’Agence française de développement (AFD), le Fonds nordique de développement (NDF), le Fonds d’investissement pour les pays en développement (IFU), la Banque allemande de développement (KfW), PROPARCO, la Banque ouest-africaine de développement (BOAD), Affaires mondiales Canada (AMC), TechnoServe, Norad, la Fondation Mastercard, l’Organisation africaine de la propriété intellectuelle (OAPI) et la Fondation Visa. L’AFG est noté AA- par Fitch Ratings.

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site https://AfricanGuaranteeFund.com/

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Government studying Malawi court’s ruling on Bushiri extradition

Source: Government of South Africa

Monday, November 3, 2025

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has noted the ruling of the High Court of Malawi which denied South Africa’s request to extradite controversial pastor, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife Mary to South Africa.

The couple have been charged with rape, contravening the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, the Banking Act, Immigration Act, as well as violating their bail conditions. They fled South Africa while out on bail in 2020.

“Minister Kubayi has indicated that the South African Government is studying the judgement and will determine the next legal course of action once a full assessment of the ruling has been concluded.

“The Minister reaffirmed that South Africa remains steadfast in pursuing all available legal avenues to ensure that justice is ultimately served,” the department said in a statement.

The decision by the High Court of Malawi overturned a ruling by a Magistrates’ Court in Lilongwe that the two should be extradited.

“Minister Kubayi expresses confidence in the strength and independence of both South Africa and Malawi’s judicial frameworks and reaffirmed the importance of continued diplomatic engagement and cooperation between the two countries.

“The Minister further noted that the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, serving as South Africa’s Central Authority, will continue to collaborate closely with its Malawian counterpart to ensure that justice prevails, combat corruption, and strengthen mechanisms for cross-border cooperation in criminal matters,” the statement concluded. – SAnews.gov.za

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SA hosts global dialogue on universal health for all

Source: Government of South Africa

The Department of Health, in collaboration with the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Clinton Health Access Initiative, will host a public panel discussion on accelerating Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and health security in South Africa on Monday, 3 November 2025.

“UCH and health security are two of the most urgent priorities in global health today, and achieving them simultaneously will enable countries like South Africa to improve health outcomes, protect their populations from future pandemics, generate economic growth, and reduce entrenched inequalities in society,” the department’s advisory read.

The country continues with efforts to achieve UHC, despite several challenges, including legal threats against the National Health Insurance (NHI).

This public event will bring together four leading voices in global health to engage South African policymakers, practitioners, academics, students, civil society, and the wider public in a dynamic discussion on how UHC and health security can be advanced together.

Some of the internationally recognised thought leaders to participate in the debate include Professor Alistair McGuire from the London School of Economics and Political Science, Dr Makoto Tobe from Japan International Cooperation Agency, Professor David McCoy from the United Nations University, Dr Finn McGuire from the University of York, and Professor Nicolas Crisp from the department’s NHI Deputy Director-General. 

The session will be led by Professor Robert Yates from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

The seminar will provide a platform to exchange ideas, inspire collaboration, and chart a way forward for South Africa in its pursuit to ensure every citizen can access the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship.

The event will take place at the Future Africa Campus of the University of Pretoria at 6 pm. – SAnews.gov.za

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Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) and African Union Development Agency–NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) Launch USD 1.5 Billion AAMFI Infrastructure Financing Facility

Source: APO

The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) and the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) have jointly announced the establishment of the AAMFI Infrastructure Financing Facility for African Union Development projects, a major initiative to accelerate infrastructure development across Africa. The announcement was made during the Luanda Infrastructure Financing Summit, held under the theme “Cutting the Cost of Capital: Financing Africa’s Infrastructure”. A Declaration of Intent to establish the Facility was signed by representative of AUDA-NEPAD and AAMFI in the presence of African Heads of State, Heads of African Multilateral Financial Institutions, senior government officials as well as members of the private sector

H.E João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, speaking at the Summit noted that:

“Africa must finance its own future by mobilizing our collective resources to build the roads, power grids, and digital networks that will connect our markets, energize our industries, and empower our people”, commending AUDA NEPAD and AAMFI for their work on the initiative.

The Facility’s first phase will focus on five (5) priority projects, to be followed by an additional six (6), spanning energy, transport, water, and ICT sectors. Together, they represent a continent-wide effort to strengthen connectivity and unlock economic potential in Northern, Western, Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa. All projects are aligned with the African Union’s Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) and Agenda 2063, reinforcing the shared vision of an integrated and prosperous Africa. The Facility provides an initial commitment of up to USD 1.5 billion towards the financing of the projects, including up to USD 100 million in project preparation financing, following the completion of necessary institutional and technical processes.

The initiative underscores the continent’s renewed commitment to addressing its infrastructure financing gap through home-grown and coordinated mechanisms.

Conceived as a continental coordination platform, the Facility bridges the gap between project preparation and financing, promotes standardized investment frameworks, and facilitates blended-finance solutions. It also serves as a proof of concept for the eventual establishment of the African Union Development Fund, reinforcing Africa’s capacity to structure and direct its own infrastructure financing.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Samaila Zubairu, Chairperson of AAMFI and President & CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation, said:

“This initiative crystalizes Africa’s collective ambition to take charge of its own development financing. Through this Facility, we are shaping a coherent framework for infrastructure delivery and demonstrating our capacity to define, design, and finance the projects that will transform Africa’s economic landscape”.

Mrs Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD, emphasized the alignment of the Facility with the African Union’s long-term transformation agenda:

“The Facility embodies African ownership in action — a practical bridge toward the operationalization of the African Union Development Fund and a testament to our determination to realize Agenda 2063 through innovative, collaborative, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.”

The establishment of the Facility marks a major milestone in strengthening Africa’s financial sovereignty and institutional capacity to mobilize and manage both domestic and international capital for transformative infrastructure. It also reflects AAMFI’s central role in consolidating Africa’s financial architecture and AUDA-NEPAD’s leadership in infrastructure-driven development.

A Cooperation Framework Agreement between AUDA-NEPAD and AAMFI will be formally signed on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in February 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI).

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Senait Afework
Communications & Programme Manager
Email: safework@aamfi.org

About AAMFI:
The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) is an alliance of African-owned and controlled multilateral financial institutions established to promote collaboration, cooperation, and coordination among its members in advancing Africa’s sustainable economic development and integration objectives. The members include Africa Finance Corporation (AFC); African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank); Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group); African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re); African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI); Shelter Afrique Development Bank (SHAF DB); East African Development Bank (EADB), Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), African Solidarity Fund (ASF); and ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company)

Launched in collaboration with the African Union Commission, AAMFI was inaugurated by African Heads of State on the margins of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union on 17 February 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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African Guarantee Fund (AGF) West Africa Executive Appointment

Source: APO

The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) West Africa (https://AfricanGuaranteeFund.com/) Board has announced the appointment of Mr. Serge MIAN, as the Managing Director in charge of the subsidiary effective 3rd of November 2025. Mr. MIAN is a highly accomplished investment banker has had a sterling career having worked with top employers such as JP Morgan, EY, Deloitte based France and AXA Investment managers in the United States of America (USA).

He will be leading the team to expand AGF activities in both Francophone and Anglophone West Africa. His key responsibilities will include.

  1. Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policies, aligned with Board guidelines.
  2. Oversee daily operations, provide leadership, and achieve AGF’s West Africa mission, vision, and targets.
  3. Drive business expansion, including geographic and product growth.

Mr. MIAN is an enthusiastic and seasoned professional with more than 20 years in the finance industry worldwide. Prior to AGF West Africa, Mr. MIAN worked for Orabank, the pan African banking group as Group Head of investments and investor relations. During his tenure, he successfully managed the fundraising mobilisation along with all strategic initiatives and projects within the Group.

Mr. MIAN began his career in finance initially with Axa Investment Managers in France followed by an overseas experience the United States at Addax Asset Management, an asset manager specialized in hedge fund investments, before joining Deloitte in France in 2006 as a risk management associate. Right after, he joined the Private bank unit of JPMorgan for 5 years as an Investment Advisor before heading back to Cote d’Ivoire to lead the M&A and fundraising practice inside the Transaction Services department of EY. Mr MIAN is a graduate of ENSEA, the Ivorian Engineering School of Statistics and Economics and HEC Paris. Mr MIAN is also a CFA charter holder.

While announcing his appointment, AGF Group CEO Mr. Jules Ngankam exhibited confidence in his leadership to drive the growth and expansion of AGF West Africa. His experience in various industries and continents will be more than valuable to AGF in its mandate to increase SMEs access to bank financing.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Guarantee Fund.

Contacts:
AGF Communications & PR
info.communications@agf.africa

About AGF:
African Guarantee Fund (AGF) is a specialized guarantee provider whose mission is to facilitate economic development and poverty reduction in Africa. To achieve this, AGF increases access to finance for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across key economic sectors through an array of guarantee products and capacity development assistance. Since inception, AGF has unlocked more than USD 5 billion in SME financing, through partnerships with over 250 partner financial institutions across 44 African countries. AGF is backed by the following shareholders and sponsors: The Government of Denmark through the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), the Government of Spain through the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation (AECID), the African Development Bank (AfDB), French Development Agency (AFD), Nordic Development Fund (NDF), Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU), German Development Bank (KfW), French Agency for Private Sector (PROPARCO), West African Development Bank (BOAD), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Techno Serve, Norad, Mastercard Foundation, African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and Visa Foundation. African Guarantee Fund is rated AA- by Fitch Ratings.

For more information, please visit https://AfricanGuaranteeFund.com/.

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Africa Data Centres and Wingu Africa’s Pan-African Collaboration

Source: APO

Wingu Africa, the pioneering specialist provider of carrier-neutral, Tier III-standard data centres in East Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with Africa Data Centres (www.AfricaDataCentres.com), the operator of the continent’s largest network of interconnected facilities.

The collaboration unites two major developers of critical African digital infrastructure to create a seamless platform that links the important East African markets of Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania with Africa Data Centres’ extensive footprint across South, West, and Central Africa.

The agreement creates reciprocal opportunities for both organisations, ensuring mutual benefits. By connecting their respective networks, the two companies are delivering a unified digital platform across some of Africa’s most important markets, enabling enterprises and service providers to scale securely, reliably, efficiently and seamlessly.

For Wingu Africa, the agreement represents a transformation from a regional leader into a continental player, opening new growth opportunities. It links its East African hubs with Africa Data Centres’ operations across seven additional markets, providing its customers with simplified access to new territories without the complexity of managing multiple providers. For Africa Data Centres, the partnership secures a stronger foothold in East Africa, opening the door to three of the region’s most strategically important markets.

“This partnership marks an important milestone for Wingu Africa and East Africa’s digital ecosystem,” said Demos Kyriacou, Deputy CEO, COO and Co-Founder of Wingu Africa. “By connecting our infrastructure with Africa Data Centres’ extensive network, we enable enterprises to operate across borders with the reliability and resilience they expect. It’s about making Africa’s digital economy easier to access, more predictable, and globally competitive.”

Africa Data Centres customers can now easily take advantage of Djibouti’s role as a vital submarine cable gateway. Ethiopia’s rapidly expanding digital economy and Tanzania’s fast-growing cloud and mobile services sector. By extending its reach into these hubs, the company enhances its pan-African platform. It strengthens its value proposition for enterprises, cloud providers, and content delivery networks seeking seamless expansion across the continent.

Adil El Youssefi, CEO of Africa Data Centres, added: “Africa’s digital transformation depends on collaboration and scale. Partnering with Wingu Africa allows us to extend our reach into rapidly growing East African markets, giving ADC customers a stronger gateway into the region. Equally, Wingu Africa’s customers now benefit from the breadth of our pan-African presence. Together, we are building a truly interconnected platform that supports innovation, investment, and inclusive growth.”

The collaboration further supports governments and industry stakeholders by accelerating national digital agendas, encouraging cloud adoption, and fuelling the growth of financial technology. It enhances East Africa’s role as a gateway for investment and innovation while complementing Africa Data Centres’ continental presence. The commercial collaboration advances Africa’s position in the global digital economy. Both organisations are directly contributing to the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy (2020–2030), which calls for inclusive, secure, and scalable digital platforms as the foundation for long-term growth and for enabling digital transformation strategies adopted by governments across the combined coverage area.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Data Centres.

About Africa Data Centres:
Africa Data Centres is the continent’s largest network of interconnected, carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre facilities. With a presence in key African markets including South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and beyond, Africa Data Centres provides secure, reliable colocation and interconnection services that enable enterprises, cloud providers, and content delivery networks to scale across Africa. As part of Cassava Technologies, Africa Data Centres plays a central role in driving digital transformation and supporting inclusive economic growth across the continent.

Learn more at www.AfricaDataCentres.com

About Wingu Africa:
Wingu Africa is East Africa’s first specialist carrier-neutral data centre operator, with strategic locations in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. Since 2012, the company has connected African businesses to global digital networks through secure, scalable, and high-performance colocation solutions. Built on technical expertise and regional insight, Wingu Africa ensures carrier neutrality, empowering clients with flexible connectivity options. Committed to excellence in infrastructure, security, and service delivery, Wingu Africa delivers world-class solutions tailored to East Africa’s unique digital landscape.

Learn more at www.Wingu.Africa

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Eritrea: President Isaias attends inauguration of Egypt’s Grand Museum

Source: APO – Report:

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President Isaias Afwerki attended the inauguration ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum held yesterday in Giza, overlooking Egypt’s three great Pyramids. The Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization.

The museum, which is built on 300 thousand square meters around the Giza Pyramids, houses a collection of Egyptian artifacts from various periods of the country’s civilization, estimated at over 100 thousand items.

The museum, which meets global standards, will serve as a significant attraction for those interested in Egypt’s rich cultural and historical heritage.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by representatives from 79 countries, including 39 heads of State and Government.

It is to be recalled that during the meeting between President Isaias Afwerki and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on 30 October at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace, the two leaders discussed the further consolidation of bilateral ties between the two countries, as well as regional developments and trends, particularly the situations in Sudan and Somalia, and the security of the Red Sea.

– on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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Eritrea: World Olympics Day observed at national level

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World Olympics Day was observed at the national level in Akordet on 1 November. The event was attended by senior Government and PFDJ officials, as well as heads of national and regional sports federations.

Mr. Michael Teklemicael, President of the National Olympic Committee, said that holding the event in Akordet aimed to recognize the role and contribution of the Gash-Barka Region in producing Olympians and to highlight the region’s vast potential in sports resources.

Noting the strong responsibility that comes with hosting the event, Mr. Idris Saleh, Director General of Culture and Sports in the region, expressed his conviction to nurture athletes who will bring pride to their names and nation in international sports competitions.

Ambassador Mahmud Ali Hirui, Governor of the Gash-Barka Region, noted that the research papers presented in connection with the event underscored the need for government institutions and the public to integrate sports development into their activities. He called for community-based initiatives to produce competent youth capable of excelling in international competitions.

The event featured cultural and educational programs marking the occasion, as well as mass sports activities.

World Olympics Day is being observed for the 77th time globally and for the 16th time at the national level.

– on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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Centre Hospitalier International de Calavi : Un joyau médical qui redéfinit les soins au Bénin

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Le Centre Hospitalier International de Calavi (CHIC) s’impose comme une référence dans le paysage sanitaire béninois et sous-régional. Inauguré en juin 2025, cet établissement public de santé de haut standing offre une capacité d’accueil de 434 lits, symbolisant l’ambition du Bénin de hisser son système hospitalier aux standards internationaux. Conçu pour conjuguer excellence médicale, accessibilité et innovation, le CHIC incarne une nouvelle ère dans la prise en charge des patients, sans distinction de statut ou de provenance. 

Depuis son ouverture, plusieurs unités stratégiques sont déjà opérationnelles, témoignant du dynamisme et de la montée en puissance progressive du centre. Parmi elles figurent notamment les services de dialyse, d’exploration fonctionnelle, le check-up center, l’oncologie médicale avec la chimiothérapie, ainsi que le centre de prélèvement, le laboratoire et l’hôpital de jour dédié à la médecine interne. Ces services permettent d’assurer une prise en charge complète, moderne et humaine, axée sur la qualité et la sécurité des soins. 

Le CHIC se distingue également par la diversité et la spécialisation de ses consultations médicales. Les patients peuvent y bénéficier de soins dans plusieurs disciplines de pointe telles que la cardiologie, la rhumatologie, la pneumologie, la médecine interne, l’hépato-gastroentérologie, la néphrologie, l’oncologie médicale ou encore l’ophtalmologie. Au niveau de la chirurgie, l’établissement propose déjà des interventions en chirurgie digestive, appuyées par des services de diététique et d’imagerie médicale (radiographie, échographie, scanner et IRM), garantissant un diagnostic précis et rapide. 

Dans une dynamique d’expansion continue, le Centre Hospitalier International de Calavi s’apprête à renforcer encore son offre avec l’ouverture prochaine des unités de radiothérapie et d’endoscopie. Ces équipements de dernière génération viendront compléter la chaîne de soins en matière de traitement des cancers et d’exploration digestive, positionnant le CHIC comme un pôle d’excellence incontournable dans la sous-région ouest-africaine. 

Ouvert à tous, le CHIC incarne la volonté du Président Patrice TALON et de son Gouvernement de démocratiser l’accès à des soins de qualité internationale. Par sa modernité, ses infrastructures de pointe et son personnel hautement qualifié, le Centre Hospitalier International de Calavi marque un tournant décisif dans l’histoire sanitaire du Bénin. Il se veut un symbole d’espoir, de compétence et d’équité au service de la santé publique.

Distribué par APO Group pour Gouvernement de la République du Bénin.