Cabinet officials
Myanmar's Minister for Education, Dr Myo Thein Gyi, participated in a virtual meeting of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) on May 7, where they discussed ways to enhance access to education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As a member of the GPE since 2018, Myanmar aims to leverage
Cabinet officials
Agriculture has become a crucial aspect of Nigeria's present situation, with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development emphasizing the need to ensure the agricultural sector is not locked down, as this would lead to food insecurity. Richard-Mark Mbaram, Technical Adviser to the Minister, highlighted the importance of
Cabinet officials
Agricultural enterprises in the Trans-Baikal Territory are making final preparations for the sowing campaign, with 92% of agricultural machinery and equipment ready for spring field work. The region's Minister of Agriculture has indicated that over 1,100 units of tractors, 1,600 units of tillage equipment, and 700
Cabinet officials
The President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski, met with representatives of fruit-growers in Dylewo to discuss assistance for farmers affected by last year's drought. The president assured that farmers will not be without help and that the Polish
Cabinet officials
The Federal Government has taken steps to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria's agricultural sector by establishing a seven-man Joint Technical Task Team on Emergency Response to COVID-19. The team, inaugurated by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, aims to ensure the free
Cabinet officials
At a critical moment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Trade Organization's Director-General, Roberto Azevedo, has emphasized the need for collective action to prevent unintended food shortages. In a virtual meeting with G20 agriculture ministers on 21 April, Azevedo underscored the importance of safeguarding global food security and
Cabinet officials
Minister of Agriculture Andrius Palionis has been actively engaging with European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski to address the effects of quarantine on agriculture and ensure a sustainable food supply chain. Following a joint statement from 27 EU ministers, Palionis pressed the Commissioner to activate market regulation measures, including private
Legislators
Liberal cabinet ministers are facing criticism after Defence Minister David Collenette suggested that some of them are using private planes instead of the Challenger jets that have been at the center of controversy. The accusation comes from Reform Party MPs, who are accusing the Liberals of trying to do an
African National Congress
Nelson Mandela's African National Congress (ANC) party has been declared the winner of South Africa's historic election, with 62.7% of the vote. The election result was hailed as "substantially free and fair" by the Independent Electoral Commission. Mandela, set to be inaugurated as
African National Congress
South African President-designate Nelson Mandela appears certain to retain incumbent Finance Minister Derek Keys in his new Cabinet. In a meeting with outgoing President Frederik de Klerk, Mandela offered the finance portfolio to the National Party, significantly increasing Keys' chances of retaining his post. Analysts believe investor confidence in
