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Guinée équatoriale : la Banque africaine de développement approuve un prêt de 73,27 millions d’euros pour renforcer la formation et l’insertion professionnelle des jeunes et des femmes

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Conseil d’administration du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (www.AfDB.org) a approuvé, vendredi 26 septembre 2025, l’octroi d’un prêt de 73,27 millions d’euros à la Guinée équatoriale pour mettre en œuvre la première phase du Projet de renforcement du capital humain en appui à l’inclusion économique et sociale (PARCH 1).

Le projet vise à améliorer la qualité et l’offre de formation afin d’accroître l’accès à l’emploi des jeunes filles et garçons équato-guinéens pour une croissance portée par le secteur privé. Il inclut la création de deux instituts polytechniques provinciaux modernes et modulables, axés sur des secteurs clés comme l’agriculture, la pêche, les travaux publics, le tourisme et le numérique, avec une forte implication du secteur privé, dans les provinces du Bioko Sur (chef-lieu Luba) et de Welé Nzas (chef-lieu Mongomo).

« La mise en œuvre réussie du PARCH 1 permettra d’aboutir à la création de 4 500 emplois pour les jeunes et les femmes, au lancement de 500 entreprises, majoritairement gérées par des jeunes et des femmes. Et quelque 1 935 jeunes et femmes seront formés et insérés dans le marché du travail »

D’une durée de cinq ans (2025-2030), le projet est structuré autour de trois composantes : l’amélioration de l’offre et de la qualité de formation professionnelle en lien avec les chaines de valeur des secteurs à fort potentiel de croissance ; la promotion de l’emploi des jeunes et des femmes par l’amélioration de l’écosystème entrepreneurial pour une meilleure inclusion économique, sociale et territoriale ; et la gestion du projet et le développement des partenariats.

« Le projet PARCH 1 permettra de structurer durablement la collaboration entre les secteurs public et privé pour la formation professionnelle et l’entrepreneuriat des jeunes, en répondant aux besoins en compétences des filières économiques clés, telles que l’agriculture, la pêche, le tourisme, le BTP ou encore le numérique », a indiqué Alfred-Régis Ouedraogo, chargé du projet et spécialiste en développement social à la Banque africaine de développement.

Le taux de chômage des jeunes en Guinée équatoriale atteint 23,5 %, notamment plus élevé chez les femmes (26,7 %), principalement en raison de l’inadéquation entre l’offre de formation et les besoins du marché du travail. De nombreux jeunes (16,5 %) sont sans emploi, sans formation ou déscolarisé, et se tournent vers l’informel, alimentant les tensions sociales. Le système d’enseignement et de formation techniques et professionnels (EFTP) souffre de faiblesses institutionnelles et budgétaires (moins de 2 % des ressources nationales), et de carences en ingénierie de formation et reconnaissance des compétences.

Le projet financé par la Banque africaine de développement aura un impact sur la jeunesse, le développement économique et social du pays, plus particulièrement dans les provinces concernées où le chômage, le sous-emploi et l’emploi informel constituent des défis majeurs.

Le 30 aout 2025 le portefeuille actif du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement comptait six projets pour une valeur totale 85 millions d’euros. La Banque concentre ses investissements dans des secteurs clés comme l’agriculture et la pêche (65%), la gouvernance (34%), les TIC (0,69%) et l’énergie (0,55%). 

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contact médias :
Solange Kamuanga-Tossou 
Département de la communication et des relations extérieures
Banque africaine de développement 
media@afdb.org

À propos du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement :
Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement est la principale institution du financement du développement en Afrique. Il comprend trois entités distinctes : la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), le Fonds africain de développement (FAD) et le Fonds spécial du Nigeria (FSN). Représentée dans 41 pays africains, avec un bureau extérieur au Japon, la Banque contribue au développement économique et au progrès social de ses 54 Etats membres régionaux. Pour plus d’informations: www.AfDB.org 

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African Energy Week (AEW): Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Highlights Africa’s Rising Oil Demand, Calls for Realistic Energy Pathways

Source: APO

OPEC officials highlighted Africa’s growing role in global energy demand and refining during a workshop at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies in Cape Town on Monday, stressing that investment and realistic energy pathways will be essential for the continent’s development.

Presenting findings from the organization’s 2025 World Oil Outlook, Dr. Abderrezak Benyoucef, Head of the Energy Study Department at OPEC, noted that global primary energy demand is set to increase by 23% by 2050, with non-OECD countries accounting for nearly three-quarters of that growth. Africa alone is projected to add 4.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in incremental oil demand, while contributing around 3 million bpd to long-term global refining capacity.

“There are no signs of global oil demand peaking anytime soon in our outlook, and we need more investments and realistic future energy pathways,” he stated. “Africa will need more energy for economic development – not just electricity, but also to expand clean cooking access and improve health and education outcomes. LPG is one of the solutions.”

According to OPEC, oil will retain the largest share of the global energy mix through 2050, while natural gas overtakes coal as the second-largest source. Developing countries are expected to account for 75% of incremental electricity demand, underscoring the need for targeted investment in Africa’s power and downstream sectors.

Dr. Benyoucef stressed that $18.2 trillion in cumulative investments will be needed globally over the period, including $14.9 trillion for upstream oil and gas projects. “We need all energy sources, but we also need emissions reductions,” he said, calling for the scale-up of technologies like carbon capture, utilization and storage.

Dr. Sulaiman Saad, Senior Oil Demand Analyst at OPEC, outlined the macroeconomic context underpinning the outlook. “The global economy is becoming more resilient – China, the U.S. and India are pushing this momentum of growth,” he said. He warned, however, of challenges including rising sovereign debt, supply chain fragmentation and uneven industrial recovery.

On the downstream front, OPEC sees refining growth shifting toward developing economies. “The largest share of refining additions are to take place in the developing regions,” said Mohammed Attaba, Senior Downstream Oil Industry Analyst at OPEC. “The migration of refining capacities will continue from developed to developing countries – we have been observing this trend for several years now.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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CLG: Africa Offers Growing Potential for Cross-Border Investment

Source: APO

Experts from pan-African legal and advisory firm CLG highlighted Africa’s expanding opportunities for cross-border investment during a workshop at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 on Monday, noting that local expertise and strategic planning are essential for navigating the continent’s regulatory and financial challenges.

“When you go to non-African financiers, they often have a general view that all African countries have a higher risk of doing business, which raises financing costs,” said Adeleke Alao, Director at CLG Nigeria. “But this is not the case. Even within each country, depending on the area, different considerations need to be put in place.”

Daoudou Mohammad, Tax and Legal Director at CLG’s Pointe-Noire office, noted that understanding the nuances within regional blocs is key to unlocking opportunities: “Treating CEMAC as a single country can lead to the underestimation of risk within each country.”

Mohammad highlighted CEMAC’s foreign exchange regulations, saying, “Despite some reforms from the central bank in recent years, foreign exchange remains very restrictive in the Republic of Congo and CEMAC in general… In this situation, we can propose exceptions for critical industries like mining and oil and gas.”

Mauritius was highlighted as a key platform for investing in Africa. “Investors benefit from a network of Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements,” said Prina Jeeha-Teeluck, Managing Partner of CLG Mauritius. She noted that roughly 450 of the 900 investment funds domiciled in Mauritius focus on African private equity, and pointed to Mauritius’ evolution into a middle-income country as evidence of its stable, pro-investment environment.

The session underscored that Africa’s cross-border deals are not without hurdles, but with strategic planning, experienced advisors and targeted investment approaches, the continent offers a dynamic and growing market for investors.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines to Speak at African Mining Week 2025

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Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been confirmed as a speaker for the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, taking place on October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town.  

Minister Kabamba will participate in the Ministerial Forum alongside his counterparts from Zimbabwe, Nigeria and South Sudan, where discussions will focus on policies advancing mineral beneficiation and value addition across the continent. 

AMW 2025 is a strategic platform where Minister Kabamba will promote the DRC’s estimated $20 trillion in untapped mining opportunities to global investors. The event provides an ideal platform to outline regulatory reforms aimed at creating a more favorable investment climate while showcasing the DRC’s vital role in global commodities markets. Accounting for more than 70% of the world’s cobalt supply – a critical mineral for clean energy technologies – the DRC is crucial to global supply chain resilience and industrial growth. 

The Minister’s participation comes at a pivotal time, as international mining majors expand their presence in the DRC through new projects and partnerships. A September 2025 mining cooperation agreement signed between Kazakhstan and the DRC has attracted fresh investment from Eurasian Resources Group to advance the Kalukundi copper-cobalt mine. In June 2025, UAE-based International Resources Holding acquired a 56% stake in Alphamin Resources – operator of the Bisie tin mine, one of the world’s largest producers – in a $367 million deal. U.S. startup Kobold Metals has also secured rights to explore the Manono lithium deposit, one of the world’s largest untapped lithium reserves. Meanwhile, Ivanhoe Mines is investing $1.67 billion to expand production at the Kamoa-Kakula and Kipushi projects, with copper output set to rise from 240,000 tons in 2025 to 250,000 tons in 2026. 

Against this backdrop of strong investor sentiment, rising capital commitments and an accelerating project pipeline, AMW 2025 provides a timely opportunity for Minister Kabamba to update international stakeholders on the DRC’s mining sector, highlight priority projects and foster new partnerships that will shape the future of African mining. 

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

About African Mining Week:
African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.

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Cameroon, African Development Bank (AfDB) sign €136 million loan deal to develop skills and entrepreneurship in Far North

Source: APO

Cameroon and the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) have signed loan agreements worth €136 million to finance a programme aimed at building skills, creating jobs and modernising infrastructure in the country’s conflict-affected far north region.

The agreements for the Building Capacities and Skills for Employability and Entrepreneurship in the Extrême Nord Region” (CAP2E) were signed in Yaoundé by Cameroon’s Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development Alamine Ousmane Mey, and the Bank’s Director General for Central Africa, Léandre Bassolé.

The financing package includes €130.2 million from the Bank’s non-concessional window and €5.8 million from its concessional lending arm, the African Development Fund (https://apo-opa.co/46GcPXC). The five-year programme will support technical and vocational training for 6,000 young people, create at least 5,000 jobs, 40% of them for women, and provide backing for over 500 small and medium-sized businesses.

It will also fund the construction or rehabilitation of 22 training centres and 29 social facilities, expand access to health and education services, and support renewable energy solutions to strengthen climate resilience.

“The aim is to invest in human capital, strengthen the skills of local people and create job opportunities in promising sectors such as agriculture and renewables,” Minister Mey said at the signing ceremony. “The programme will help to promote shared prosperity, reduce inequalities and consolidate social stability, with particular attention to young people and women.”

Bassolé described the initiative as “a genuine catalyst for transformation” that would strengthen infrastructure, promote private sector entrepreneurship and support the solar energy sector. “Through this initiative, the Bank reaffirms its commitment to promoting the sustainable empowerment of young people and women by means of targeted, high-impact interventions.”

The programme aligns with Cameroon’s national development strategy, and the Bank’s 2023-2028 country strategy, and ties into the government’s Special Programme for the Reconstruction and Development of the Far North.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Media contact:
Frédérique Pascale Essama Messanga
Communication and External Relations Department
African Development Bank
media@afdb.org

About the African Development Bank Group:
The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s leading development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). Represented in 41 African countries, with a field office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and social progress of its 54 regional member states. For further information: www.AfDB.org

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Equatorial Guinea: African Development Bank approves €73.27 million loan for youth employment and skills development

Source: APO

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a €73.27 million loan to Equatorial Guinea for the first phase of the country’s Human Capital Development Project in Support of Economic and Social Inclusion (PARCH 1). 

The five-year project (2025-2030) aims to improve vocational training and expand access to employment for young people, particularly women, in order to foster private sector-led growth. Under the initiative, two modern provincial polytechnic institutes will be established in Bioko Sur and Welé-Nzas. These institutes will provide flexible market-oriented training in key sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, public works, tourism and digital technology, developed in close collaboration with the private sector. 

“The successful implementation of PARCH 1 is expected to create 4,500 jobs for young people and women, support the launch of 500 businesses—most led by young people and women—and provide training and job placement opportunities for 1,935 beneficiaries,” said Léandre Bassolé, Director General of the Bank for Central Africa. 

PARCH 1 is structured around three components: improving vocational training to align with high-growth value chains; promoting youth and women’s employment by improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem and advancing economic, social and territorial inclusion; and strengthening project management and partnerships. 

Equatorial Guinea is currently grappling with a youth unemployment rate of 23.5 percent, with a particularly high rate among women (26.7 percent). These figures reflect a fundamental mismatch between educational training and labour market demands. An estimated 16.5 percent of youth are unemployed, untrained or have dropped out of school, often turning to the informal sector and contributing to social tensions.

The country’s technical and vocational education and training system has struggled with institutional budgetary constraints, receiving less than 2 percent of national resources, alongside inadequacies in curriculum development and skills recognition.  

The African Development Bank’s support for the project will help reduce unemployment and underemployment, improving economic inclusion and driving social stability, particularly in Bioko Sur and Welé-Nzas. 

As of 30 August 2025, the African Development Bank Group’s active portfolio in Equatorial Guinea comprised six projects valued at €85 million, with investments focused on agriculture and fisheries (65 percent), governance (34 percent), ICT (0.69 percent), and energy (0.55 percent). 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Media contact: 
Solange Kamuanga-Tossou 
Communications and External Relations Department 
African Development Bank 
media@afdb.org

About the African Development Bank Group: 
The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). Represented in 41 African countries, with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and social progress of its 54 regional member states. For more information: www.AfDB.org 

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Qatar Affirms Israeli Occupation Seeks to Undermine Chance of Peace in the Region

Source: Government of Qatar

Geneva | September 30 2025

The State of Qatar affirmed that the Israeli occupation is seeking to undermine peace prospects and de-escalation efforts in the region by implementing settlement, colonial, and aggressive plans and policies that pose a threat to peace and security.
This came in a statement by the State of Qatar, delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar in Geneva Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah during her participation in the general debate on the situation of human rights in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories, Item 7, within the framework of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Her Excellency affirmed the State of Qatar’s welcome of the recent announcement by a number of countries of their official recognition of the sisterly State of Palestine, noting that these recognitions constitute a victory for the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people and are consistent with international legitimacy, relevant Security Council resolutions, and the New York Declaration on the implementation of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Her Excellency stressed the need for recognition of the Palestinian state not to remain ink on paper, calling on the international community to assume its legal and moral responsibilities and take effective measures to pressure Israel, the occupying power, to stop the war and crimes of genocide in the Gaza Strip, the forced displacement and starvation of its population, and to allow the entry of sufficient humanitarian aid, as well as to end its occupation of all Palestinian and Arab territories, and to hold accountable all those responsible for the crimes and grave violations committed against the Palestinian people.

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Mehloding trail builds community legacy

Source: Government of South Africa

Mehloding trail builds community legacy

By Neo Bodumela

Nestled at the foot of the majestic Southern Drakensberg mountains, the small town of Matatiele is telling a powerful story of how tourism is transforming lives.

It is a story about how a community can build its own future from grassroots efforts to the towering heights. 

“Tourism has truly changed the lives of the people of Matatiele.”

This assertion was made by Mehloding Trust co-ordinator, Tsepo Lesholu, who spoke to Vuk’uzenzele as South Africa commemorates Tourism Month in September.
The Trust was born out of a vision in the 1990s where a united community worked together on communal land to create local jobs.

It has since evolved into one of the Eastern Cape town’s flagship tourism offerings. It boasts of a hiking trail, chalets and a guest house situated on the Southern end of the Drakensberg.

The initiative has created 17 jobs. “The idea was to stimulate the local economy through this initiative and create something of value for the people of Matatiele.

“What worked in our favour is that the plan to transition towards tourism had a lot of buy-in from traditional leaders. It also had the buy-in of local communities in the villages,” he said.

Mehloding is a story of a community taking ownership of their own development, with locals employed from the construction phase as builders, to the operational phase with community members working as cleaners, hostesses and tour guides.

Even the materials used to build the guest house, and the food and other supplies, are locally sourced.
“From the beginning we said: if we have tourists, they must be guided by local tour guides; if we are sharing our stories, then those stories must be told by us; if we have a hiking trail, the guides must be from Matatiele.

“Even when we chose the name of the Trust, we came up with it together. We chose Mehloding because as you hike the mountains, there’s no need to carry a water bottle; you will cross streams with fresh water flowing from the Lesotho Highlands. The name Mehloding means ‘sources of water,’” Lesholu said.

Mehloding is also part of the Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Project, a cross-border initiative between South Africa and Lesotho that protects the Maloti-Drakensberg Mountains while supporting community development.

The region includes uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park (a World Heritage Site), Golden Gate Highlands National Park, and Lesotho’s Sehlabathebe National Park.

Known as southern Africa’s most important water catchment, it supplies Gauteng and other regions through two major projects – the Lesotho Highlands Water Project and the Tugela-Vaal Scheme. 
The project promotes conservation, tourism and cultural heritage while uplifting local communities.

Scholarships through tourism for locals

Through the tourism initiative, the Trust has expanded its impact by launching a scholarship fund for learners.

Since its inception in 2010, the fund has supported at least 100 academically promising learners to attend a prestigious school in the area, paying for school fees, boarding, uniforms and other learning materials.
“These children have gone on to become accountants, engineers, lawyers and doctors, while others are pursuing academia. Tourism has truly changed our lives,” Lesholu said proudly.

As for the future, the co-ordinator said the vision is to not only expand the tourism business but also deepen the benefits for the local community.

“The dream is to add more offerings to the existing hiking trail and guesthouse so that we can become fully self-sufficient and not rely on government funding.

“In that way, we will be able to add even more value to the community, and they can benefit more from Mehloding,” Lesholu said.

Government support

Mehloding has received financial and infrastructure support from several levels of government including the Department of Tourism, the National Lotteries Commission and the Matatiele Local Municipality.

The municipality’s spokesperson, Ndabuko Masumpa, explained the local authority’s role.

“Mehloding has been accommodated at municipal offices for over 15 years at no cost. For more than a decade, the Municipality has supported Mehloding’s annual September Tourism and Heritage Month event, which boosts occupancy rates and visitor numbers.

“Through these efforts, the Municipality has demonstrated its commitment to growing Mehloding into a sustainable, community-driven tourism hub,” Masumpa concluded.

Maloti-Drakensberg Park is a World Heritage Site due to its outstanding natural beauty 
and its exceptional cultural significance, as recognised by UNESCO.

For more information on Mehloding Community Trust and its tourism offerings contact the trust at 039 737 3289 or email mehloding@telkomsa.net  

The Department of tourism can be reached at www.tourism.gov.za 

Visit the Matatiele Local Municipality at www.matatiele.gov.za 
*This article first appeared in Vuk’uzenzele
 

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Deputy President Mashatile to embark on a service delivery Working Visit to Qunu, in the OR Tambo District, Eastern Cape Province

Source: President of South Africa –

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Thursday, 02 October 2025, embark on a service delivery Working Visit to the community of Qunu, in OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province as part of Government efforts to strengthen the capacity to deliver public services to communities.  

The Working Visit by the Deputy President takes place in response to service delivery concerns raised by representatives of the Qunu community, during his recent visit to eNyandeni in Libode on 19 August 2025, relating to, amongst others, lack of adequate water and sanitation, electricity, access roads and infrastructure.  

In line with the responsibilities that have been delegated to Deputy President Mashatile by the President, which includes leading the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Service Delivery, the visit offers the opportunity for Government to address service delivery challenges affecting the community of Qunu, and will be a platform to evaluate progress achieved in the roll-out of the District Development Model.  

The DDM intergovernmental framework encourages collaborative planning and budgeting among all three domains of government to enhance service delivery and stimulate economic development in specific districts and metropolitan areas.  It also prioritises Districts and Metros for development and allows for a spatially integrated “One Plan” to address poverty, unemployment, and inequality and create jobs by developing infrastructure like water, sanitation, roads, and electricity.

The visit will also showcase a number of initiatives and programmes led by various government departments, which affirms the commitment to build important infrastructure for communities in the OR Tambo District, towards realising the goal of accelerating the delivery and maintenance of infrastructure in the  Municipalities.

Moreover, it is envisaged that the visit also will enhance public participation in Government programmes aimed at empowering and developing communities through a strengthened partnership with stakeholders such as the Traditional Leadership, business, academics as well as non-governmental organisations.  

Deputy President Mashatile, joined by Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane and several Cabinet Ministers, will interact with local
stakeholders, and visit key projects in sectors such as agriculture, water and sanitation, small, medium and micro-enterprises, which continue to drive job creation initiatives, enhance economic growth, and help to eradicate poverty.

As part of the Presidential Ten Million Trees Flagship Programme, which aims to mobilise South Africans from all walks of life, to join Government, private sector, Inter-Faith formations, business, Traditional Leadership, NGOs, and youth, in planting trees, Deputy President Mashatile will plant trees at various sites as part of the campaign to bring all the citizens together to plant trees and to mitigate against climate change.    

Members of the media are invited to cover the visit as follows:

Media programme

Wednesday , 01 October 2025 – Build-up Programmes
09h00: Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Ms Peace Mabe to engage with Youth showcasing talent in various cultural fields – Mthatha Arts Centre. 

11h00: Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Sihle Zikalala to Handover the Vehicular and Pedestrian Welisizwe Bridges Ngqezu Bridge – Port St John.

Thursday, 02 October 2025 
09h00: Deputy President Mashatile supported by the Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni to visit Siphe Development and Capacitation Agency.  

Venue: Kaplen Village, Mthatha 

09h45: Deputy President Mashatile supported by the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina to visit KSD Local Municipality Reservoir – Ward 19, Qunu.

10h00: Deputy President Mashatile Meeting with Traditional Leaders – Nelson Mandela Museum Youth & Heritage Centre in Qunu.

11h30: Deputy President Mashatile to address the Community – Sports Hall, Nelson Mandela Museum Youth & Heritage Centre in Qunu.

For enquiries and accreditation please contact Sam Matome Bopape on 082 318 5251 or Ishmael Selemale on 073 163 1123.

Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 066 195 8840

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
 

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Israel apologizes for its attack on Qatar during a call between the US President, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Israeli Prime Minister

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | 29 September 2025 

HE President of the United States of America, Donald Trump held a phone call HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, and Prime Minister of Israel, as part of US efforts to address the repercussions of the Israeli aggression that targeted a residential neighborhood in Doha, which housed the headquarters of the Hamas negotiating delegation, and the resulting flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the State of Qatar.

At the beginning of the call, HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs thanked HE the U.S. President for his efforts to achieve peace in the region, including guarantees that aggression against the State of Qatar would not be repeated and the United States commitment to its defense partnership with Qatar.

During the call, the Israeli Prime Minister apologized for the attack on Doha and on Qatar’s soviergnty, which resulted in the martyrdom of Qatari citizen Badr Al-Dosari, pledging to not repeat any targeting of Qatari territory in the future.

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed the State of Qatar’s absolute and unequivocal rejection of any infringement on its sovereignty under any circumstances, emphasizing that protecting its citizens and residents is a top priority. HE further expressed appreciation for the assurances conveyed to safeguard the State of Qatar from being a target, and for the commitments undertaken to ensure that such violations will not be repeated.

This underscores the State of Qatar’s readiness to continue engaging in efforts to bring an end to the war in the Gaza Strip, within the framework of the U.S. President’s initiative, which reflects the consistent approach of Qatar in addressing crises through diplomatic means, and in line with its role in promoting regional security and stability.