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Source: United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) | Sep 14, 2024

The Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão concludes his visit to Liberia

The Special Representative commended the people of Liberia for its unstinting efforts towards reinforcing democratic governance, national unity and peace

As part of his continued regional engagement, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded today a two-day visit to Liberia. During his visit, the Special Representative was received in audience by H.E. Joseph…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria | Sep 14, 2024

World Health Organisation (WHO) pledges support to flood-displaced persons in Borno State as health facilities affected

The flood was a result of a dam (Alu dam) which broke its banks, displacing over 1 million people and heightened health risks, including cholera and other waterborne diseases

Following the devastating severe flash flooding that displaced thousands of people and caused significant damage across several communities in Maiduguri, Borno State Capital, the World Health Organisation Respentative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has pledged the organisation's support unwavering support to the affected people. During the visit to Maiduguri,…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Sep 14, 2024

Appointment of the Head of British Office Sudan and United Kingdom Special Representative to Sudan

Richard Crowder has been appointed as Head of British Office Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan in succession to Mr Giles Lever

Richard Crowder has been appointed as Head of British Office Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan in succession to Mr Giles Lever. Curriculum vitae Full name: Richard Crowder Year Role 2022 to 2024 Full Time Arabic Language Training, London and Amman 2020 to 2022 Deputy Director, FCDO London 2017…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Democratic Republic of Congo | Sep 14, 2024

World Health Organization (WHO) expands field response capacity to curb mpox in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has received more than 200 000 mpox vaccine doses

More than 300 World Health Organization (WHO) disease surveillance and outbreak response experts supporting the polio eradication efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been integrated into mpox outbreak control efforts as WHO scales up support to the country to effectively address the ongoing public health emergency. “The…

Source: UN News | Sep 13, 2024

World Health Organization (WHO) approves first mpox vaccine to boost access in Africa

WHO approval will accelerate access for millions, to reduce transmission and help contain the outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use of an mpox vaccine for the first time, which it says should facilitate “timely and increased access” for millions at risk in Africa where the latest outbreak has infected more than 20,000 so far this year. The MVA-BN vaccine from the…

Source: UN News | Sep 13, 2024

Nigeria: Hundreds of thousands in need of aid as flooding wipes out homes – World Food Programme (WFP)

Some 800,000 people in 29 states in Nigeria have been affected by floods as of September 2024

UN humanitarians are rushing to assist scores of newly displaced people in northeast Nigeria, after torrential rains caused a dam to collapse and flood the area, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday. Alau Dam, located just over 10 miles to the south of Maiduguri, the capital of…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine | Sep 13, 2024

Andrii Sybiha had a telephone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria Yusuf Tuggar

Ukraine remains committed to its important role in maintaining and strengthening Nigeria’s food security

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: “I spoke with Yusuf Tuggar and thanked Nigeria for supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Ukraine remains committed to its important role in maintaining and strengthening Nigeria’s food security. We discussed the path to a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine…

Source: International Trade Centre | Sep 13, 2024

Ghana set to grow and drink more coffee

In the rolling hills of the Akuapem Ridge in Ghana, a quiet revolution is taking place, and coffee is at the heart of it

ITC works with coffee growers and processors in West Africa, helping them reach new markets and grow their operations. In Ghana, coffee producer Asili Coffee is spearheading collective action to boost national coffee production and consumption. In the rolling hills of the Akuapem Ridge in Ghana, a quiet revolution is…

Source: The World Bank Group | Sep 13, 2024

The World Bank and Qatar Partner to Drive Impact for Global Education

The priorities will be to expand access to quality education for children and youth in developing countries and help create new jobs for young people across the Middle East and North Africa region

The World Bank, Qatar, and the global foundation Education Above All have announced a partnership focused on expanding quality access to education worldwide. Successive global challenges in recent years have led to an increase in out-of-school children and youth and a massive global learning deficit. Countries are urgently seeking solutions…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) | Sep 13, 2024

Egypt: United States (US) Waives Human Rights Conditions on Military Aid

Full Funding Provided Despite Ongoing Repression, Abuses

The Biden administration’s decision to waive all human rights conditions on military assistance to Egypt disregards the country’s long-running human rights crisis and the ongoing repression that undermines Egyptians’ political and economic rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Biden administration has partially withheld military assistance from Egypt for the past three years based…

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