by translator coordinator | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) Group held their annual meetings, in Marrakech, Morocco from 9-15 October 2023. This is the first meeting on African soil in 50 years.
The Annual Meetings brought together finance ministers and central bank governors from several countries, providing a platform for global economic and financial decision-makers to address crucial issues ranging from financing policies to economic growth and the ever-pressing concern of climate change.
A delegation from several key stakeholders of the Kingdom of Eswatini was present during this prestigious event. The delegation was headed by Dr. Phil Mnisi, Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini, and comprised of Senior Officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economic Planning.
by translator coordinator | Oct 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Nine Eswatini students have been awarded scholarships to pursue their tertiary studies in the Kingdom of Morocco. The students departed Eswatini for Morocco to study in various fields including: engineering, medical sciences, and computer technology, to name but a few. As a result of the fraternal relations, the awarding of the scholarships to students is one area that the Kingdom of Eswatini has forged strong cooperation with the Kingdom of Morocco.
by translator coordinator | Sep 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Conference was a preeminent gathering of minds committed to improving access to safe and quality health for all in Africa. It brought together participants from the five (5) continents, including Ministers, government officials, health practitioners, scientists, researchers, media representatives, and civil society, among others. The Conference presented an opportunity to share best practices and promote collective action in a bid to establish a sovereign healthy policy in Africa.
Special focus was on: “Health and environment harm reduction: air quality, global warming, respiratory diseases”; “Food security in Africa and the world: what harm reduction?”; “Nutrition and health education: future South-South perspectives”; “Drinking water: continental investment and capital”; and “Risk reduction and tomorrow’s ecosystems: the African equation”.
The Conference underscored the pivotal role of sustainable development through African-driven south-south cooperation. Further, it reaffirmed that health sovereignty is the fundamental right of all African nations essential for ensuring the resilience of the continental health systems; and acknowledged that health harm reduction is a holistic approach that necessitates addressing the root causes of health challenges.
by translator coordinator | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Kingdom of Morocco hosted the second edition of the Kofi Annan Road Safety Awards in Marrakech on the 25th and 26th of September 2023. Held under the theme, “Digital Transformation and Innovations for Safer Roads.” The event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics of Morocco, the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, and the Kofi Annan Foundation.
A delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini was led by Hon. Chief Ndlaluhlaza Ndwandwe, the Minister of Public Works and Transport. On behalf of the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Hon. Minister also had the privilege and honor of accepting the Kofi Annan Road Safety Award, honoring Eswatini for the strides the country has made in “Road Safety Management.”
The Kofi Annan Road Safety Award recognizes governments, the private sector, civil society, other organizations, and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to road safety in Africa. The Second edition of the Award specifically appraised governments that have implemented outstanding measures and actions to achieving the objectives of the second United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2023, aimed at halving road deaths by 2030.
by translator coordinator | Sep 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Embassy attended and rendered support when the National Team, Sihlangu Semnikati, faced the Republic of Burkina Faso in the African Cup of Nations (AFCoN) qualifier match in Marrakech, Morocco. Eswatini students enrolled at various universities in Morocco also joined the Embassy and other Emaswati in support of Sihlangu, which ended in a draw.
