Wildlife conservation is an everchallenging field where every discovery counts. Recently, a wild cheetah sighting in Djibouti, after over 30 years, brought smiles to the researchers involved in a biodiversity survey. However, this discovery is just the beginning of a long journey towards cheetah conservation in East Africa.
In 2021, four friends from Kenya embarked on a unique expedition to raise funds for wildlife rangers by traveling 23,000 kilometers in two tuktuks from Kenya to Cape Town. The journey, which was projected to take three months, turned into an 18month odyssey of discovery, resilience, and connection.
The 11th High-Level Segment of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the PSC Framework for the DRC and the Great Lakes Region
The Peace, Security, and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Great Lakes Region has been instrumental in stabilizing the DRC and addressing the root causes of conflict in the region. Therefore, the upcoming 11th HighLevel Segment of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the PSC Framework for the DRC and the Great Lakes Region is scheduled to be held from 4 to 6 May 2023, is significant as President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend it.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s public engagement program for May 2023 demonstrates his administration’s dedication to promoting and strengthening South Africa’s global presence. The program encompasses various events and activities covering a wide range of topics, from healthcare to regional peace and security, as well as bilateral relationships with other countries.