Category: African News

New vacancies announced in Malawi-based commission BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade has announced new employment opportunities available within the COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC), encouraging qualified citizens from member states to apply. The vacancies are based in Lilongwe, where the regional commission is headquartered. According to the […]

Ministers Meet During Regional Women’s Forum BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Pholile Shakantu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has welcomed Monica Mutsvangwa, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, during her visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini. Senator Mutsvangwa is in Eswatini to participate in the Women’s Forum being […]

BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI – ECOWAS Parliament President (Speaker) Her Excellency Ms. Hadja Mémounatou Ibrahima has reaffirmed the regional body’s commitment to strengthening peace, security and parliamentary cooperation across Africa and Europe during high-level discussions at the Africa-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly. Addressing delegates during a session focused on peace and security at the Ezulwini Palazzo […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Zimbabwe, through Senator Nonhlanhla Mlotshwa, has called for the acceleration of the implementation of the African Union (AU) Free Movement Protocol and align it with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. Zimbabwean legislator submitted during the debate on challenges and opportunities related to mobility and youth education at […]

Eswatini reaffirms commitment to stronger Africa-Europe cooperation BY MBONO MDLULI EZULWINI – Appointed Member of Parliament, Prince Lindani, representing His Majesty King Mswati III, officially opened the inaugural OACPS-EU Parliamentary Assembly at the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Delivering the King’s message, Prince Lindani welcomed parliamentarians, policymakers and strategic partners […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – The European Union (EU) has reiterated it’s call for global peace and it’s continued advocacy. Leader of EU legislators and Co-President of the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly Hilda Vautmans made the call to maintain global peace during the official opening of the OACPS-EU 1st Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly at Ezulwini Palazzo, International […]

BY THEMBA ZWANE EZULWINI – Kenya Member of Parliament (MP) Jayne Njeri Wanjikū Kìhara has challenged Africa to establish a law that will help protect natural minerals of the continent. The MP first thanked the Kingdom of Eswatini for a warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to the visiting Parliamentarians at Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention […]

Calls for one African voice in global negotiations BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Prince Lindani has called for a united Africa, saying the continent must speak with one voice if it is to secure meaningful development and stronger outcomes in global partnerships. Speaking at Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention Centre on Monday, May 11, 2026 during […]