Source: The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with President of Palestine

The Palestinian President extended his sincere gratitude to President El-Sisi for this fraternal gesture, wishing Egypt’s government and its people stability, progress, and prosperity

President El-Sisi extended his greetings to the President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, praying to Allah Almighty to bestow his blessings upon Palestine, its peoples and the entire Islamic and Arab nations. The Palestinian President also extended his sincere gratitude to President…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Seminar to war disabled veterans in Sweden

Mr. Fesehaye gave detailed briefing on the history and mission of the association and achievements registered in the past 30 years

Mr. Fesehaye Tesfamicael, Chairman of the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans conducted seminar to members in the Swedish cities of Gothenburg and Orebro. At the seminars, Mr. Fesehaye gave detailed briefing on the history and mission of the association and achievements registered in the past 30 years as…

Source: Government of UK |

United Kingdom announces new support for improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in Asia and Africa

The programme will help people living in poor communities across Asia and Africa, including in rural areas and in informal settlements in towns and cities

The United Kingdom has announced a new 5-year programme to improve access to safe, reliable and affordable water supplies and sanitation services, benefitting millions in Asia and Africa;UK Climate and Environment minister Lord Goldsmith announced new UK funding at the United Nation Water Conference, the first UN conference focused on…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) officials fail to respond to joint venture concerns

The committee was interrogating the gaps raised in an audit report, arising from the execution of the contract establishing the joint venture

Legislators on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) were left frustrated when the management of the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) failed to address their interrogations into the corporation’s joint venture with German company, Veridose GmbH. Leading the team from UPPC, Kenneth Oluka together with…

Source: UN News |

Funding for African Union Somalia mission critical to security: United Nations political chief

The mission has also made quantifiable progress in implementing the Somali Transition Plan, which calls for the handover of security to the Government

The UN political affairs chief has underlined the critical need to ensure funding for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), warning that a shortfall could threaten plans to transfer security to the national forces by the end of next year. Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo was speaking on Wednesday at…

Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem Receives Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development

This audience is part of the working visit that Her Majesty Queen Máxima is making to Morocco as UNSGSA, with the goal of promoting further progress made in recent years

Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem received, on March 22, 2023 in Rabat, Her Majesty Queen Máxima Zorreguieta of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA). This audience is part of the working visit that Her Majesty Queen Máxima is making to Morocco…

Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

President Weah Shocked and Saddened Over Tragic Motor Accident

The incident was caused by a truck losing control and running into pedestrians along the roadside, which is undergoing construction

The President of Liberia, H.E Dr. George Manneh Weah has received with shock, news of a tragic motor accident which happened along the RIA highway on Wednesday, March 22, resulting in the deaths of many people - including a police officer and a young student. Eye witnesses recounted that the…

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The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited supported Infinity Renewable Energy BV on the acquisition financing for its landmark purchase of Lekela Power, Africa’s largest renewable energy platform

This transaction adds to the momentum of MCB’s broad strategy to expand its renewable energy loan portfolio and to participate in the financing of African energy projects

The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (“MCB”) (www.MCB.mu) is pleased to announce that it has acted as joint Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) in relation to an initial senior loan facility to support Infinity Power on its acquisition of Lekela Power. Infinity Power is a joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity and UAE’s…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) |

Disease Outbreak News: Marburg virus disease - Equatorial Guinea

WHO assesses the risk posed by the outbreak as high at the national level, moderate at the regional level and low at the global level

Situation at a glance Since the first Disease Outbreak News on this event was published on 25 February 2023, eight additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD) have been reported in Equatorial Guinea. This brings the total to nine laboratory-confirmed cases and 20 probable cases since the declaration of the outbreak in…

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Climbing for water: Xylem Kenya explores Mount Kenya to highlight water conservation

Only about half of Kenya's population can access safe water and improved sanitation

How can we ensure more people enjoy safe and clean water? A team from Xylem (www.Xylem.com) Kenya pondered this question as they climbed Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest mountain. Xylem, the world's leading water solutions provider, works across East Africa to protect and enhance water. Last year, we opened a regional…