Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Netherlands and Uganda Commit to Strengthening Bilateral Relations

Ambassador Boven, reiterated the Netherlands' commitment to strengthening ties with Uganda and underscored the importance of continued collaboration for the benefit of both countries

The Ambassador of the Netherlands to Uganda, H.E Karin Boven, met with the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr.Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala. The two principles’ discussion centered on enhancing cooperation in the areas of agriculture through supporting the farmers in Uganda, Energy…

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Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya - Strengthening Healthcare: World Health Organization (WHO) Donates 940 Tablets for Health Emergency Response

The donation of these tablets marks a significant milestone in the ministry's efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve emergency response capabilities

The Ministry of Health has received a significant boost in its health emergency response capabilities with the donation of 940 mobile tablets valued at $ 376,132 from the World Health Organization (WHO).  During the handover ceremony, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nakhumicha S. Wafula, expressed appreciation to WHO Kenya Representative, Dr.…

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Source: U.S. Embassy in Mozambique |

Júlia Wachave: The Light of Hope in Cabo Delgado – Recognized with the 2024 Woman of Courage Award from the United States (U.S.) Embassy in Mozambique

Júlia Wachave is the Executive Director of the Association for the Protection of Women and Girls (PROMURA) in Cabo Delgado and was formerly the provincial coordinator of Cabo Delgado for the Mozambique Human Rights Defenders Network

The United States Embassy in Mozambique awarded, this Tuesday, the 2024 U.S. Embassy Woman of Courage Award to lawyer, human rights defender focusing on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) since 2001, and social activist Júlia Wachave for her work in protecting and advocating for the rights of women and girls in Cabo Delgado.…

Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

Liberia: President Boakai Makes Additional Nominations in Government

These appointments supersede any previously published in similar agencies and positions

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated additional officials to positions in government affecting the Ministry of Health.  These appointments supersede any previously published in similar agencies and positions.  The nominees are:  1)    Madam Martha Morris, Deputy Minister for Administration  2)    Mr.…

Source: U.S. Embassy to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe |

United States (U.S.) Senators Oversee United States Government (USG) Health Assistance To Angola At The Instituto Técnico De Saúde De Luanda

The United States of America has been a steadfast partner in improving the health outcomes of Angolans, with nearly half of the approximately $1.48 billion in USG assistance provided to Angola over the last 25 years

The United States Embassy in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe is pleased to invite the media to cover the upcoming visit of a delegation of U.S. Senators to the Instituto Técnico de Saúde de Luanda (formerly IMS) on March 28th at 13:30. The purpose of this visit is to…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa: President Ramaphosa congratulates President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal

South Africa and Senegal enjoy close political, trade and social relations deepened by strong historical ties rooted from the anti-apartheid struggle

President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa congratulated President-elect,  Mr Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on his election as the President of the Republic of Senegal. The outcome of the election bears testimony to the resilient spirit of the Senegalese people who preferred the democratic…

Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and partners urge renewed support for South Sudanese refugees with new funding appeal

Partners will build on gains already made with host governments and regional bodies to improve the protection environment for refugees and asylum-seekers through enhanced access to asylum and civil documentation

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, together with 123 partners, is seeking $1.4 billion this year to meet the needs of 2.3 million South Sudanese refugees living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda. A similar number of people living in local communities in the…

Source: UNFPA - East and Southern Africa |

Supporting Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors in Amhara to recover and build resilience

UNFPA supports GBV programming in partnership with the Amhara Women Association in Debark, Debrebirhan, Dessie, Kombolcha and Nefas Mewcha Woredas

Amina is one of the many women who have experienced conflict-related sexual violence during the devastating two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia. For more than three years, she kept silent about her experience. Amina says she feared being stigmatized by family, friends and community members. “The burden was immense, affecting my health and…

Source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |

Qatar supports International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) operations in South Sudan

The main areas of assistance include helping the Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees to restore/maintain contact with their loved ones

With funding from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed a grant agreement with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), to support the latter’s relief aid for people fleeing the conflict in Sudan and seeking refuge or relocation in South Sudan. The main…