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The State House, Abuja
Source: The State House, Abuja |

At Independence Lecture: Your Sacrifices Won’t be in Vain, Vice President Shettima Tells Nigerians

The Vice President noted that the future of a great nation is not determined by the occurrence of a socio-economic challenge, but by the intention, sincerity, and innovative ideas of its leaders, and their commitment to implementing them

Nigeria’s Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has assured Nigerians that their sacrifices will not be in vain, saying the promises made by the Tinubu administration will be fulfilled.  Sen. Shettima made the remarks on Thursday at a public lecture to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary at the State House Banquet…

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD)
Source: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria (FMARD) |

Nigeria Joins Rest of the World to Commemorate World Rabies Day

The Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, stressed the need for the elimination of dog mediated human rabies in line with the global initiative to eliminate dog mediated human rabies by year 2030

As the World marks Rabies Day, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW) and Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv) kick started the event with a joint press briefing. Addressing the Press, the Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
Source: U.S. Embassy in South Sudan |

Statement on Attack on Aid Workers in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan

Two drivers were killed in the senseless attack and a third was injured

The U.S. Embassy joins UNICEF in strongly condemning the September 23 attack on a convoy of trucks returning from delivering aid to children and their families in Yei, Central Equatoria State. Two drivers were killed in the senseless attack and a third was injured. Critical humanitarian resources were also destroyed.  We…

U.S. Department of the Treasury
Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury |

Treasury Designates Entities and Individual Exacerbating Sudan’s Instability

Karti is designated for being responsible for, or complicit in, or having directly or indirectly engaged or attempted to engage in, actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Sudan

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeted two entities and one individual for their role in undermining the peace, security, and stability of Sudan. Since the Sudanese people peacefully ousted Omar al-Bashir in April 2019, various actors, including the individual being designated today,…

U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria
Source: U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria |

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Power Africa Launches ‘Growing Green Jobs’ for Women in the Energy Sector in Nigeria

This initiative will equip approximately 500 women and youth with the required skills and opportunities to secure better jobs in Nigeria’s energy sector

On September 26, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Power Africa launched “the Growing Green Jobs for Women in Nigeria” initiative to foster gender equality and promote clean energy solutions. This initiative will equip approximately 500 women and youth with the required skills and opportunities to secure better…

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

United States Announces Nearly $20 Million for the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund

This year, the CERF is supporting the response to crises caused by conflict and extreme weather events in Sudan, the Horn of Africa, and other countries

The United States, through USAID, announced its largest contribution to date to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). This $20 million contribution supports the delivery of life-saving assistance around the world and helps reach some of the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations. The CERF plays a critical role in…

Afrobarometer

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    • From left: Joseph Asunka (Afrobarometer CEO), Amb. Elsie S. Kanza (Tanzanian ambassador to the United States and Mexico), Amb. Johnnie Carson (Special presidential representative for U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Implementation and chair of the Afrobarometer International Advisory Council), Amb. Molly Phee (U.S. assistant secretary of state for African affairs), Judd Devermont (Special assistant to the U.S. president), and Zainab Usman (Director of the Africa Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)
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Source: Afrobarometer |

United States (U.S.) Africa strategy panelists underscore Africa’s vital role in shaping the future of the international community

The deliberations centered on progress toward the core objectives of the strategy, including systems and processes established to realise the outcomes of the U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit

A U.S. Africa strategy panel organised by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on Tuesday emphasised Africa’s vital role in shaping the global future. “Africa is – and increasingly will be – critical in making decisions about the future of our international community,” Judd Devermont, special assistant to the U.S.…

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)
Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) |

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Public Information Officers Train on Strategic Communication

The officers were appreciative of the training and pledged to apply the knowledge to bolster understanding and support for the mission

Twenty newly rotated Public Information Officers from African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have honed their skills on effective communication for mission activities.  The twenty officers, drawn from military, police and civilian units from the Troop and Police contributing countries, focused on diverse topics including the ATMIS communication strategy,…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Meeting with leaders of national associations

The participants held in-depth discussions about the actual state of the national associations

Mr. Yohannes Teklemicael, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan, held a meeting with leaders of the national associations focusing on strengthening organizational capacity and participation in national affairs. The participants held in-depth discussions about the actual state of the national associations and urged the members, particularly the association…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Meskel Holiday colorfully celebrated nationwide

Memhir Simon Beyene presented a presentation on the historical context of the Meskel Holiday and wished the Eritrean people, in general, and the faithful, in particular, a Happy Holiday as well as peace and prosperity

Meskel, the Finding of True Cross, was enthusiastically celebrated across the country today, 28 September. A prayer service presided over by Abune Petros, Archbishop of the Orthodox Tewahdo Church of Eritrea, was held at the celebration held at Bahti Meskerem, in which Ministers, senior Government, and PFDJ officials, members of…