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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Opening ceremony of the Annual Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments
President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament The Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly of Gabon, His Excellency Jean-François...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Opening ceremony of Annual Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments
President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira, Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, The Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly of Gabon, HE Jean-François NDONGOU,...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: General Debate of 80th Session of United Nations General Assembly
President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, Ms Annalena Baerbock, United Nations Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Ladies and Gentlemen, Eighty years ago, the United Nations was...

North Africa’s experiment in tactical diplomacy
North African states are turning long-standing diplomatic relationships into new opportunities for leverage, using migration flows, energy supplies, and security partnerships as bargaining chips. These new tactics and strategies are reshaping...

Renewable Energy and Morocco’s New Green Industries: How Morocco’s Green Energy Ecosystem Can Expand Women and Youth Employment through Sustainable Development
Introduction Morocco is a leader in the development of renewable energy among the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The distinguishing feature of Morocco’s renewable energy sector is that its accelerating growth is...

Ubuntu in Action Resonates with South Africa’s Development Vision
South Africa’s landmark G20 Presidency reached its zenith today with the closing plenary of the G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town. CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- South Africa’s landmark G20...

Items signed by Washington, Franklin, Napoleon and Disney will headline University Archives' August 27th online auction
The Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books auction will include offerings from many collecting categories. Online bidding will be available on multiple platforms. WILTON, CT, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Items signed by...

Morocco declares willingness to solve ‘issues’ with bordering nation
(MENAFN) Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has expressed his willingness to engage in open and responsible talks with Algeria to address the long-standing issues between the two neighboring countries, emphasizing their shared deep historical and cultural...

Morocco Calls for Honest Dialogue with Algeria
(MENAFN) Morocco’s monarch, King Mohammed VI, has reiterated his willingness to engage in a “frank and responsible dialogue” with Algeria in hopes of settling enduring disagreements between the neighboring North African nations. He highlighted the...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Pre-Budget International Relations and Cooperation Media Briefing
Africa: Implementing Agenda 2063 Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic imperatives on human rights and resolving the triple challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. Through attracting Foreign Direct Investment, we intend to...

Items signed by Jefferson, Washington and Einstein headline University Archives' June 4th online-only auction
Specialty categories include Abraham Lincoln (17 lots), Space (108 lots) & Literature (41 lots), plus outstanding pieces from Art, Science and Early America. WILTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A six-volume set of books...

Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable Speaker / House Chair, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Botes, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Senior Officials of DIRCO led by Director-General Zane...

Minister Gwede Mantashe: Freedom Day 2025
Programme Director, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Justices of the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of Appeal, Judges-President and members of the judiciary, Premiers, Members of Parliament, Representatives of the Chapter Nine institutions,...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: 32nd Commemoration of Chris Hani
Programme Directors, Deputy Minister Peace Mabe and MEC Sibulele Ngongo; Mrs Limpho Hani, daughter Lindiwe and family; The Premier of the Eastern Cape, Honourable Oscar Mabuyane; Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton Mckenzie; Executive Mayor of...

Managing Threats to Food Security: Water and Agricultural Resilience in North Africa
Introduction Sustaining food security in North Africa,1 is a complex and evolving challenge, influenced by the region’s arid climate, limited water resources, and sparse arable land. In response, efforts to enhance food security by governments,...

Trump travels to a Middle East in transition
This week, US President Donald Trump makes his inaugural visit to the Middle East since the start of his second term, traveling to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates on May 13-16. Amid the heightened focus on US policy toward the...

Visit of Moroccan Foreign Minister to Slovenia and plans to open embassies in Ljubljana and Rabat
SLOVENIA, April 18 - During Minister Fajon's visit to Rabat last year, the two ministers signed the Joint Declaration on further strengthening cooperation between the two countries. Friendly relations between Slovenia and Morocco have recently...

Algeria Slams French Diplomatic Moves as "Regrettable"
(MENAFN) An official from Algeria has labeled France's choice to withdraw its ambassador and expel 12 Algerian diplomats as "regrettable." The official pointed to French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau as a key factor in the worsening of...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Opening of Aziz Pahad Inaugural Annual Peace, Security and Human Rights Dialogue
Theme: Constitutionalism as the Foundation of Nation Building and Social Cohesion: A Reflection of 30 Years of Freedom, Equity and Justice in a Post Apartheid South Africa. Former President Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki and First Lady Mam Zanele Mbeki,...