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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi receives at Al-Ittihadiya Palace the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, who is paying an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The visit comes within the framework of the two countries’ efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and open new prospects for cooperation in various fields of mutual interest.
– on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received at Ittihadiya Palace the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, stated that an official reception ceremony was held upon the arrival of the Rwandan President, where the national anthems of Egypt and Rwanda were played. This was followed by a closed meeting between the two presidents that later expanded to include delegations from both countries.
President El-Sisi began the meeting by welcoming President Kagame, and praised the strong historical relations between Egypt and Rwanda. The President emphasized the importance of continuing to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields, particularly in the economic, trade, and medical sectors, and focusing on maximizing joint investment opportunities, particularly in medicine, medical supplies, food products, and construction.
President El-Sisi expressed Egypt’s keenness to continue supporting Rwanda in achieving its developmental aspirations and Egypt’s readiness to advance cooperation in capacity building, which will contribute to the success of Rwanda’s Vision 2050.
President Kagame valued the existing cooperation between the two countries and the mutual benefit it brings to both peoples. He affirmed Rwanda’s keenness to expand this fruitful cooperation with Egypt.
The meeting touched on a number of regional and international issues. The two presidents discussed the latest developments in the Great Lakes region. President El-Sisi renewed Egypt’s stance of supporting security and stability in the region and confronting the challenges that hinder development and prosperity. Both sides also discussed developments in the Horn of Africa and ways to promote peace and security in the region. Both presidents exchanged views on how to boost integration among the Nile Basin countries and agreed to continue consultation and coordination to face common challenges and achieve sustainable development for all basin countries. This is while emphasizing respect for international law in the management of transboundary rivers.
In this regard, President El-Sisi stressed that the issue of water is an existential matter for Egypt, particularly in light of the severe water scarcity it faces. The President reaffirmed that Egypt will not accept any infringement on its water rights and that cooperation in the Nile Basin region requires prioritizing a spirit of cooperation and understanding to achieve common interest.
Talks reviewed cooperation within the African Union. The two presidents agreed to continue coordination and the exchange views on issues of mutual interest.
President Kagame praised President El-Sisi’s efforts in leading the post-conflict reconstruction and development file. President El-Sisi expressed his appreciation for the Rwandan President’s contributions to advancing the institutional reform agenda within the Union.
Regarding the Palestinian issue, the two presidents discussed the developments following the two-state solution conference in New York and the increasing number of countries that have recognized the State of Palestine.
President El-Sisi updated the Rwandan president on Egypt’s endeavors to stop the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip and to intensify the delivery of humanitarian aid.
President El-Sisi also reiterated Egypt’s categorical rejection of any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land. The President confirmed that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital is the only path to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.
After the talks, the two presidents witnessed the signing of a number of memoranda of understanding in the fields of water resources management, exchange of land allocation for logistical, economic, and trade purposes, housing, and the promotion and protection of investment. The two presidents also held a joint press conference to review the outcome of their talks.
– on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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The Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, today hosted a delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) led by The Acting WHO Representative in Kenya, Dr. Adiele Onyeze.
Discussions focused on Kenya’s progress in strengthening its national medicines regulatory system and preparations for the upcoming WHO onsite evidence verification mission. This mission will allow WHO experts to assess, the measures taken by Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) to enhance inspections, pharmacovigilance, digital systems, and inter-agency collaboration which are key steps towards achieving international recognition.
This mission marks a critical step towards Kenya attaining Maturity Level 3 which is a global standard that recognizes a regulator as stable, well-functioning and capable of ensuring medicines are consistently safe, effective and of good quality.
The PS outlined ongoing measures to equip PPB with technical resources, capacity building, and inter-agency support to enhance its effectiveness as the national regulator.
The meeting was also attended by, PPB board chair, Dr. John Munyu, CEO, Dr. Fred Siyoi and other senior ministry officials.
– on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.
Source: Africa Press Organisation – French
Organisée à Berberati, dans la préfecture de la Sangha-Mbaere, grâce au soutien technique et financier de la MINUSCA, la formation a permis aux bénéficiaires de suivre six mois d’enseignement sur les règles Nelson Mandela.
Lors de la cérémonie marquant la fin de la formation, une vingtaine d’agents et de surveillants pénitentiaires ont reçu leur certificat.
L’un des récipiendaires, Sanze, a exprimé sa gratitude envers la MINUSCA après avoir reçu son diplôme : « Les moments que nous avons passés à la maison en instance d’intégration, je crois que nous avons perdu certaines connaissances. Mais grâce à la formation de six mois sur les règles Nelson Mandela, en ce qui concerne l’outil technique d’intervention rapide, je crois que nous sommes aujourd’hui bien outillés et mieux préparés à accomplir nos missions dans les maisons d’arrêt ».
Présent à la cérémonie, le procureur de la République près le tribunal de grande instance de Berberati s’est dit satisfait de cette activité, qu’il juge essentielle pour l’humanisation des prisons et la promotion des droits des détenus : « Nous osons croire que la formation reçue marque une rupture avec les pratiques anciennes, contraires aux règles éthiques et déontologiques de la profession. À partir des jours à venir, la maison d’arrêt et de correction de Berberati sera très humanisée ».
Landry Femtchou, en poste au bureau de la MINUSCA à Berberati, a réaffirmé l’engagement de la Mission à soutenir la professionnalisation du personnel pénitentiaire de la région. « En tant que partenaire, nous avons à cœur d’accompagner les efforts de professionnalisation du personnel pénitentiaire, car nous croyons fermement que la sécurité, la justice et le respect des droits humains ne sont pas des idéaux abstraits, mais des engagements concrets qui se construisent sur le terrain, jour après jour », a-t-il déclaré.
Distribué par APO Group pour United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
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Enquadrado no reforço da estratégia da descentralização, da modernização administrativa a nível do município, e do empoderamento do poder local, bem como da prestação de contas e da accountability, o Ministério da Coesão Territorial, em parceria com a Associação Nacional dos Municípios Cabo-verdianos, realizou nesta segunda-feira, 22 de setembro de 2025, a Apresentação Pública das Propostas de Lei sobre o Estatuto dos Eleitos Municipais e a Tutela Administrativa das Autarquias Locais.
De acordo com a Ministra de Estado e da Coesão Territorial, Janine Lélis o que se quer é que haja um estatuto que prestigie e dignifica os eleitos municipais, assim como que haja um quadro legal em caso houver problemas e falhas naquilo que é a execução no cumprimento da legalidade o Governo possa também atuar.
Janine Lélis, reforça ainda que são instrumentos fundamentais para o reforço da democracia local, mas também para o ordenamento jurídico cabo-verdiano no sentido de uma maior democraticidade e abrangência.
O Regime dos Eleitos municipais como defende a Ministra da Coesão Territorial, “traz inovações no sentido de especificar qual deve ser a incidência dos eleitos municipais em pedir a dispensa do serviço, assim como fica clarificado a questão do subsídio de reintegração que deve ser pago . no final do mandato.
Há ainda clarificação em direito a férias, renuncia de mandatos e suspensão, da questão do acesso a lugares públicos condicionados, bem como, onde se aplica o regime de incompatibilidade.
Já no domínio da tutela administrativa, Janine Lélis esclarece que é o poder que a Constituição dá ao Governo para fazer o controle da legalidade da ação municipal, que deve ser feito através de mecanismos previstos na Lei, que são as inspeções, inquéritos, averiguações e as sanções.
Por sua vez o Presidente da ANMCV, Fábio Vieira avançou que vê com bons olhos as duas iniciativas legislativas, que vão contribuir para dignificar a função dos eleitos locais a nível de Cabo Verde, com especial enfoque para a função de Presidente de Câmara, bem como fazer emergir um quadro jurídico legal que garante as melhores condições para o relacionamento entre o Governo e os Municípios.
Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Governo de Cabo Verde.
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O Ministro do Turismo e Transportes, José Luís Sá Nogueira, realizou esta segunda-feira, 22 de setembro, em Rabat, uma reunião de trabalho com o Ministro dos Transportes e da Logística do Reino de Marrocos, Abdessamad Kayouh.
O encontro enquadrou-se no reforço das excelentes relações de amizade e cooperação que unem Cabo Verde e Marrocos, sublinhando a dimensão africana e a vontade comum de aprofundar e alargar a parceria estratégica entre os dois países, particularmente nos domínios do transporte e da logística.
Durante a reunião, foi destacada a importância da conectividade aérea na promoção da economia, do turismo e do investimento. Cabo Verde saudou a dinâmica positiva registada nas ligações aéreas entre os dois países, com a Royal Air Maroc a operar voos diretos entre Casablanca e Praia (5 vezes por semana) e, mais recentemente, entre Casablanca e Sal (2 vezes por semana). Estas rotas fortalecem o turismo, o comércio e o transporte de carga, criando novas oportunidades de negócios e facilitando a mobilidade entre os dois Estados.
As delegações analisaram igualmente novas perspectivas de cooperação, nomeadamente no setor da logística, reconhecido como essencial para dinamizar os fluxos comerciais e atrair investimento para Cabo Verde.
No final da reunião, Cabo Verde e Marrocos manifestaram a intenção de intensificar o intercâmbio de experiências e boas práticas, reforçando ainda a cooperação na área da formação de pilotos e controladores aéreos cabo-verdianos, que poderão beneficiar de programas especializados em Marrocos.
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Moçambique vai assinar, em Outubro próximo, em Hanói, capital do Vietname, a primeira Convenção das Nações Unidas contra Crimes Cibernéticos, instrumento que visa reforçar a cooperação internacional no combate a ilícitos praticados através da internet.
A informação foi tornada pública, em Maputo, pela Secretária Permanente do Ministério das Comunicações e Transformação Digital (MCTD), Nilsa Miquidade, durante a abertura oficial da terceira edição do Fórum Lusófono de Governação da Internet, que tem como objectivo promover o diá. e a cooperação entre os países da lusofonia.
“Gostaríamos de partilhar igualmente que, por reconhecermos a importância das convenções internacionais para o combate a crimes cibernéticos, o país vai assinar, próximo mês, em Hanói, a Convenção de Nações Unidas contra Crimes Cibernéticosˮ, afirmou.
Segundo Miquidade, a adesão a este instrumento internacional vai permitir, entre vários benefícios, melhorar a capacidade operacional do país na protecção de dados dos cidadãos.
“Este desenvolvimento e participação de instrumentos internacionais é para melhorar a capacidade operacional do país de protecção de dados dos seus cidadãos e de prevenção e combate a crimes cibernéticosˮ, disse.
A dirigente lembrou que Moçambique tem participado nos Fóruns Africanos e Globais de Governação da Internet, bem como em encontros organizados pela Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) e pela Cimeira Mundial da Sociedade de Informação.
“O país tem seguido e participado nestes fóruns globais ao nível do continente e da lusofonia para assegurar que as acções que empreendemos em Moçambique estejam alinhadas com as abordagens e melhores práticas internacionaisˮ, sublinhou.
Miquidade frisou que a governação da internet é essencial, porque garante que a rede mundial se mantenha aberta, segura e acessível, “ao mesmo tempo que aborda questões fundamentais como acesso equitativo, segurança cibernética, privacidade dos dados pessoais e a protecção dos direitos onlineˮ.
“Hoje, a Internet permite que os perpetradores destas práticas negativas e criminosas actuem a partir de fora do espaço de jurisdição de Moçambique, o que realça a importância de aprimorar as acções de cooperação e colaboração da lusofonia para o combate destes males sociais em ambientes digitaisˮ, destacou.
Miquidade avançou ainda que o país está a elaborar diversos instrumentos orientadores e quadros legais sobre tecnologias de informação e comunicação, incluindo propostas de leis sobre Segurança Cibernética, Crimes Cibernéticos, Protecção de Dados Pessoais, bem como estratégias nacionais de Governação de Dados, Inteligência Artificial, Governo Digital e Transformação Digital.
A secretária permanente revelou também que Moçambique é um dos países-piloto na adopção dos princípios de ética e do uso responsável da inteligência artificial em todas as áreas do desenvolvimento económico e social.
“A inteligência artificial constitui um dos temas em discussão e gostaríamos de partilhar que Moçambique é um dos países-piloto da adopção dos princípios de ética e do uso responsável de inteligência artificial em todas as áreas de desenvolvimento económico e socialˮ, declarou.
Por sua vez, o conselheiro do Comité Gestor de Internet do Brasil, Rafael Evangelista, destacou a necessidade da colaboração mútua entre os países lusófonos para enfrentar os desafios da era digital.
“A língua, a cultura e a história nos colocam alguns desafios, dos quais o mais emblemático falado hoje se refere aos impactos da inteligência artificial. Mas, a partir da nossa língua, nós podemos tratar também de estratégias não só de debates, mas de cooperação mútuaˮ, referiu. (AIM)
Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Portal do Governo de Moçambique.
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Ministers and senior officials from G20 member states and invited countries gathered in Tshwane, South Africa, on 23 September 2025, for the G20 Research and Innovation Ministerial Meeting.
The meeting, held under the theme “Science, Technology and Innovation for Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”, reaffirmed the critical role of international cooperation in science, technology and innovation (STI) to address urgent global challenges. Delegates emphasised that no country could thrive in isolation, and committed to building inclusive, ethical and sustainable STI ecosystems.
The meeting endorsed a suite of initiatives referred to as the Tshwane Package, which includes –
The Ministers also recognised the importance of public participation in STI and endorsed the G20 Recommendations on Science Engagement, which aim to –
These efforts are designed to empower citizens to shape, contribute to and benefit from scientific progress.
Under South Africa’s G20 Presidency a series of high-level STI engagements were convened, including Science20 engagements on climate, food, water, energy and land systems; the G20 Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable on evidence-based policymaking; workshops on the bioeconomy, artificial intelligence for sustainable development, and Africa’s human genetic diversity. A visit to the Square Kilometre Array Observatory site in the Northern Cape was also arranged to showcase this international research infrastructure.
The meeting expressed appreciation for the contributions of knowledge partners, including the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Delegates commended South Africa’s leadership and expressed anticipation of continued progress under the United States G20 Presidency in 2026.
– on behalf of Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of South Africa.
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As South Africa prepares to celebrate Heritage Day on 24 September, the Western Cape Government is calling on residents to rediscover the rich cultural and natural heritage of our province through local travel and tourism.
Under the theme #SpringIntoAction and #ForTheLoveOfTourism, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer invites residents and visitors to explore the province’s diverse destinations, support community-based tourism businesses, and celebrate the stories that shape our shared identity.
“Every trip within the Western Cape creates an opportunity for growth, for our communities, small businesses, and for the families who depend on tourism for their livelihoods. By travelling locally, residents can help protect what makes our province bloom, ensuring our children and grandchildren will one day find peace and joy in nature and culture,” said Minister Meyer.
Tourism is more than leisure; it is a powerful economic driver. In 2023, tourism contributed R28.6 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the Western Cape economy and supported over 257,000 jobs across numerous sectors, including hospitality, guiding, agriculture, transport, culture, and the creative industries.
Heritage tourism plays a vital role in this ecosystem, offering immersive experiences that connect visitors to the province’s history, traditions, and landscapes.
This Heritage Day, residents are encouraged to:
For under R50, Cape Town offers a range of accessible heritage experiences:
Events such as the !Khwa ttu Heritage Festival and other cultural showcases offer opportunities to celebrate the province’s diverse traditions, languages, and architecture.
Every local journey makes a difference:
“Tourism is a shared journey. When residents travel with impact, the entire province prospers,” concluded Minister Meyer.
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23 September 2025, Technical experts from 14 African countries, multilateral development banks, development partners, and global health initiatives are convening in Johannesburg for a three-day Regional Technical Meeting on Innovative Financing for Health in Africa, co-organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the Global Fund.
“We are truly delighted to host this regional technical meeting as we collectively reflect on the challenges and opportunities before us in building sustainable and resilient health financing systems for our continent. Africa is at a turning point, and innovative thinking will be essential to ensure our resolutions translate into meaningful action. By applying innovative thinking, we can ensure that health financing reforms become meaningful action that strengthens our health systems and secures equity for our people,” said Dr Percy Mahlathi, Deputy Director General, Institutional Capacity, South Africa National Department of Health.
The meeting offers a collaborative platform for countries and partners to examine practical strategies to mobilize sustainable resources, improve alignment of financing flows, and scale up innovative mechanisms to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
“This technical meeting is an opportunity for countries and partners to share practical experiences, co-create solutions, and strengthen alignment around national health financing priorities. The focus is on concrete, evidence- based approaches that countries can adapt and scale,” said Nertila Tavanxhi, Senior Manager- Health Financing Country Support- The Global Fund).
Health financing remains a major challenge across Africa. Out-of-pocket spending accounts for about 36% of total health expenditure, and nearly half of sub-Saharan African countries depend on external resources for more than one- third of their health spending — leaving them vulnerable to reductions in external funding.
The meeting aims to:
“Strengthening health financing is not just about finding more money, it is about using resources more strategically, aligning them with country priorities, and building resilient systems that deliver for everyone”, said Dr. Adelheid Werimo Onyango, Director of Health Systems & Services, WHO Regional Office for Africa. “This meeting allows us to bring technical expertise together to generate solutions that will sustain health gains and accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage.”
“Fiscal pressures and shifting external financing realities are testing our ability to sustain the health gains of the past two decades. Yet, this challenge also presents us with an opportunity: to rethink our approaches and mobilize sustainable, country-led, and innovative financing solutions that will strengthen resilience, equity, and progress toward Universal Health Coverage” said Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi, Country Representative, WHO South Africa. “Innovative financing is not only about new instruments, but also about new partnerships, new ways of sharing risk, and stronger commitments to align resources with national priorities.”
Over three days, participants will engage in keynote presentations, country case studies, peer learning, and ideation sessions. The agenda highlights country-led innovations including:
The meeting will culminate in the development of country ideation maps, outlining pipelines for innovative financing opportunities and a commitment to establish a regional community of practice to sustain momentum and foster ongoing collaboration.
– on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) – South Africa.
