World’s first passenger train celebrates 200th anniversary – CBS News Watch CBS News The world’s first passenger train took its maiden voyage in rural England in 1825, making this year its bicentennial. “CBS Saturday Morning” reports on its impact.
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Algiers Agreement, the Chairperson of the Commission , H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, wishes to pay a tribute to the historic achievement of peace that the Agreement represented for Ethiopia and Eritrea, and to the enduring aspirations of the peoples of both sister nations for cooperation and…
Published On 8 Dec 20258 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Syrians are celebrating the anniversary of the overthrow of the al-Assad dynasty’s repressive 50-year rule. The country heralded the end of Bashar al-Assad’s reign on Monday. However, Syria is left facing a significant challenge to heal following 14 years…
The award, one of the nation’s highest honours for international figures, recognised Prof. Oramah’s dedication, pivotal role, and strategic leadership in expanding trade and investment relations between the Member States of Afreximbank and Barbados. Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados and longtime Afreximbank board member, was equally honoured with the Order…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of the Kingdom of Morocco Anniversary of the country’s independence. This important day commemorates the historic moment, when Morocco regained its full sovereignty following a long and determined struggle for national liberation. The resilience,…
Large crowds converge in Novi Sad to commemorate deadly accident that has led to frequent mass antigovernment protests. Tens of thousands of people are converging on the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad for a commemoration of the victims of a tragedy a year ago that killed 16 people. Regular student-led protests have gripped Serbia…
To mark 30 years since the launch of DStv in 1995, MultiChoice is reviving one of South African television’s most celebrated nostalgic traditions: Open Time. This temporary promotion offers all DStv decoder customers full access to the Premium bouquet—including all sport, movies, and entertainment channels—for one weekend in November. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM…
Tom BennettJerusalem, Alice CuddyTel Aviv, Yolande KnellRe’im and Rushdi AbualoufGaza correspondent AFP via Getty Images Some paid their respects at the site of the Nova Music Festival, where more than 370 people were killed and dozens more taken back to Gaza as hostages Israelis have gathered across the country to mark two years since the…
The African Union Commission’s Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (OSE-WPS) today officially launched the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Network for Media Professionals at the AU Headquarters. The launch follows a rigorous three-day meeting held from 29 September to 1 October 2025, under the theme: “Strengthening Media Engagement to Amplify…
– The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, joins African countries in commemorating the 26th anniversary of the Sirte Declaration of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The resolution was adopted on 9 September, 1999, in Sirte, Libya and called for the establishment of the African Union (AU)…
