Representing the SADC
Luanda — The United States and the European Union have encouraged the commitment of Angola, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to develop the Lobito Corridor, ANGOP has learnt. The US and EU also announced their intention to launch a feasibility study of the railway line. In a joint statement the US and … Read More “Angola: U.S. and EU Praise Angola’s Commitment to Lobito Corridor” »
PRESIDENT-ELECT, Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended an invitation to former Zambian leader Edgar Lungu to attend his Inauguration slated for Monday amid tensions between Harare and Lusaka. Mnangagwa who won last month’s plebiscite will be sworn in Monday for second and final term at the helm of Zimbabwean government. The 80 year old has extended an … Read More “Zimbabwe: Former Zambian President Lungu to Attend Inauguration As Tensions Between Mnangagwa, Hichilema Continue to Simmer” »
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has disclosed that he will take advantage of the SADC and BRICS Summits to explore opportunities in the energy sector in view of Angola’s competence as the second largest oil producing country in sub-Saharan Africa and member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Chakwera, who wrote on … Read More “Southern Africa: Chakawera to Explore Energy Opportunities At SADC Summit” »
Luanda — Angolan ambassador to Ethiopia and African Union (AU) Miguel Bembe and Zambia’s counterpart Rose Kashembe Sakala Tuesday in Addis Ababa, highlighted the role of peace and security in the regional integration agenda. According to a press release from the Angolan Embassy in Ethiopia, the two diplomats pledged to monitor cooperation and collaboration in … Read More “Zambia: Angola, Zambia Commend Regional Peace and Security” »
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health rights remain a pressing and critical topic in today’s world. As young individuals navigate the complexities of adolescence, it is crucial to understand and address their distinct sexual and reproductive health requirements. During a side event of the Women Deliver conference held at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel on … Read More “Rwanda: New Research Launched to Tackle Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights” »
Luanda — The President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, said on Friday in Accra, Ghana, that his government wanted to boost cooperation with Angola in the trade sector. Speaking during a meeting with the Angolan ambassador to Ghana, João Baptista Domingos Quiosa, the Zambian President also showed that he was satisfied with the inauguration of the … Read More “Zambian Govt to Strengthen Cooperation With Angola” »
Rwanda and Zambia have cultivated a robust partnership over the years, making notable progress in implementing various collaboration agreements. Despite recent global shocks that have affected African economies, both nations have persevered, aiming to sustain their gains while seeking to enhance cooperation amid ongoing economic challenges, President Paul Kagame has said. He made the remarks … Read More “Rwanda, Zambia Look to Strengthen South-South Cooperation” »
Thirty-three Rwandans who have been residing in Malawi as refugees have expressed their desire to return home and will be repatriated “later this month of June.” Officials at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) told The New Times that they are working with the Malawian government to facilitate the repatriation process. “We are … Read More “Rwanda: Malawi – Over 30 Rwandan Refugees Express Interest to Return” »
Blantyre, Malawi — Rwandan refugees and asylum-seekers in Malawi say they fear being deported or losing their right to stay in the country, following steps by the government to apprehend refugees wanted in their home countries on various charges. Malawi’s government said last week it has received a request from Rwanda to help track down … Read More “Africa: Rwandan Refugees in Malawi Complain of Being Targeted and Victimized” »
The Malawi Government in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) are set to repatriate 44 Rwandan refugees back to their native country. Minister of Homeland Security Ken Zikhale Ng’oma disclosed this to journalists in Lilongwe on Tuesday that the repatriation exercise will commence on Wednesday. “These refugees are those who have … Read More “Malawi Govt, UNHCR Set Repatriate 44 Refugees Back to Rwanda” »
