The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has congratulated Sibusiso Ngalwa who is the current Chairperson of the South African National Editors Forum on his appointment to the Executive Committee of the Africa Editors Forum.

In a statement on Thursday, the GCIS said this appointment is particularly important as the media sector is facing a variety of challenges such as fake news and declining revenues.

The editor’s forum is an expression of the need for editors and all media practitioners on the continent to work together towards preserving journalism and promoting media freedom.

The Africa Editors Forum plays a crucial role in fostering dialogue among media professionals and addressing challenges faced by the media industry across the African continent. The department added that it recognises the significant contributions made by SANEF in upholding press freedom, ethical journalism, and media diversity in South Africa.

GCIS Acting Director-General, Nomonde Mnukwa said: ‘We believe that
the involvement of Mr Ngalwa in the Africa Editors Forum Executive Committee will undoubtedly enhance the forum’s efforts in promoting values of media freedom on a broader scale and fostering collaboration among African media organisations.

‘We also acknowledge the importance of a free and responsible press in any thriving democracy. Therefore, Mr Ngalwa’s appointment is a recognition of the SANEF professionalism and commitment to journalistic principles.’

Source: South African Government News Agency

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Nabil Ammar, met Friday evening at the residence of the Consul General in Nice with a number of Tunisian expatriates living in the Alpes-Maritimes region and Monaco, as part of his working visit to the Principality of Monaco.

During the meeting, Nabil Ammar expressed his ministry’s willingness to serve the national interest, meet the expectations of the Tunisian diaspora and improve consular services in line with the instructions of the President of the Republic, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

He called on members of the Tunisian community to support national efforts to promote development and defend Tunisia’s main interests.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse