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U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Source: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) |

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Announces Investment in Local South African Partner for Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV) Vaccine Research and Development, Marking Progress in Localization Commitment

The Agency is proud to support sub-Saharan African scientists, institutions, collaborators to design and test improved HIV vaccine candidates

While in South Africa, USAID Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen announced that the Agency awarded a contract to South African Medical Research Council for HIV vaccine research and development, creating opportunities for scientists across sub-Saharan Africa to be at the forefront of innovation. After nearly 40 years of the global search…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran |

Iran, Egypt Foreign Ministers meet in New York

In their meeting, the two top diplomats held positive and fruitful talks over issues of mutual interest

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. In their meeting, the two top diplomats held positive and fruitful talks over issues of mutual interest. Given the civilizaional and historical background…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meets Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations and developments in the situation in Somalia

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia Abshir Omar Jama, on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs FUKAZAWA Signed a Condolence Book in memory of the victims of the flood disaster in Libya

At the meeting with H.E. Ambassador Ahmed S. A. ALNAAS, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the State of Libya in Japan, Parliamentary Vice-Minister FUKAZAWA conveyed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies

On 21 September 2023, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs FUKAZAWA Youichi visited the Embassy of the State of Libya in Japan and signed a Condolence Book in memory of those affected by the flood disaster that struck the eastern part of Libya on September 10 and 11. At the meeting…

Flapmax
Source: Flapmax |

CORRECTION: Microsoft-backed FAST Accelerator Announces 12 African Startups Selected for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program

AI-focused accelerator program brings African startups to Silicon Valley to jumpstart technology innovation

Flapmax (https://Flapmax.com/), a leading data and AI technology company, announced today the twelve companies selected for the second cohort of the FAST Accelerator (https://apo-opa.info/3sYswcx) startup program, created in partnership with Microsoft to help strengthen and scale Africa's digital ecosystem. Following the conclusion of its 2-week Online Bootcamp, which saw 60+…

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

Government of Egypt, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) organize a joint workshop with all partners to kick off the 2024 Egypt Refugee Response Plan

The 2024 Egypt RRP will outline how humanitarian and development organizations will address the needs of all refugee populations in Egypt, as well as host communities and other affected populations

A High-level workshop, co-organized today, Thursday, 21 September, in Cairo by the Government of Egypt (GOE) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, marks the formal launch of the planning process for the 2024 Egypt Refugee Response Plan (RRP), representing an opportunity to build on the strong partnership between GOE and…

The Presidency: Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency: Republic of South Africa |

President mourns passing of South African Navy submariners

Rough seas affected the rescue and recovery operation in which the National Sea Rescue Institute assisted

As Commander-in-Chief of South Africa’s Armed Forces, President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the loss of three crew members of the South African Navy submarine SAS Manthatisi who perished at sea off Kommetjie near Cape Town on Wednesday, 20 September 2023. The SAS Manthatisi was en route to Cape…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: The Inspector of Government (IGG) to digitize fight against corruption

The inspectorate attributed the declining number of investigations into corruption to restructuring processes and internal transfer of staff who were learning new roles

The Parliamentary Commissioner, Hon. Esther Afoyochan has on behalf of the Speaker, Anita Among received bi-annual reports of the Inspectorate of Government (IG). The reports cover the period, January-June 2022, July-December 2022 and January-June 2023. This is in fulfillment of Article 231 (1) of the Constitution which mandates the IGG…

United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |

United Kingdom announces “transformational” support to boost global health at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

New UK funding will help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals by boosting health security and improving health and wellbeing around the world

New UK government funding will help tackle future pandemics, boost research into vaccines and reduce deaths from infectious diseases and end preventable deaths of mothers, new-borns and children; package shows commitment to helping achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, a set of key targets to make the world a better…

The Presidency: Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency: Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: President Ramaphosa concludes participation in 78th United Nations General Assembly

The President delivered South Africa’s National Statement on Tuesday, 19 September 2023, under the theme “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all”

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a working visit to the United States of America, where he led South Africa’s participation in the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York. The President delivered South Africa’s National Statement on Tuesday, 19 September 2023, under the theme “Rebuilding…