The Central Bank of Morocco announced the signing of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative Code (WE Finance Code). The announcement provided no further details.
Twenty-seven South African food manufacturers will seek export opportunities and commercial partners at SIAL Paris. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will host a South African National Pavilion at the exhibition.
Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Malaysia, Malik Murzalin, presented his credentials to the country’s King, Sultan Ibrahim. The ceremony took place in Kuala Lumpur on October 19.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at improving health outcomes for women and girls throughout life. It calls for better coordination of research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Yerkin Gabbasov won Kazakhstan’s first gold medal at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya. He also secured a qualification slot for the 2028 Paralympic Games.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined priorities for expanding economic ties between Uzbekistan and the United States, including critical minerals, energy, data centres and artificial intelligence.
Chile’s acting Foreign Minister Patricio Torres attended a ceremony marking China’s National Day. The two countries are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership this year.
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the men's épée team on winning a World Cup stage in Casablanca. The result put the team at the top of the FIE world team ranking for the first time in history.
A joint inquest into the deaths of Sipho Samuel Hashe, Qaqawuli Godolozi and Twasile Champion Galela will begin on 12 October. The three activists disappeared in 1985, and details of their deaths emerged in 1997.
Innovative health monitoring features on Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch and AirPods Pro are available in Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Health expanded access through direct agreements with the manufacturers.
A joint investigation by Australian and Chilean police has led to four arrests over an alleged attempt to import 23kg of cocaine into Australia. The drug was reportedly to be carried on a commercial flight.