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UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

Empowering Vulnerable Women in Sudan’s Red Sea State

UN Women Sudan, in partnership with the University of the Red Sea and with funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), distributed 600 goats to 200 women

Like many other regions in Sudan, the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, the largest internal displacement in the world, has led to increasing violations against civilian communities, sexual violence, disease, and a looming famine warning. The crisis affects women differently due to societal roles…

Delegation of the European Union to Sierra Leone
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Sierra Leone |

European Union provides €200,000 in humanitarian aid for flood victims in Sierra Leone

The funding is part of the EU's overall contribution to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

In response to the severe flooding in Sierra Leone, significantly impacting communities, farmland, businesses and infrastructure, the European Union (EU) has released 200,000 euros in humanitarian funding to meet the most urgent needs. This EU funding will help the Sierra Leone Red Cross to provide emergency assistance to 1,800 flood-affected…

UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

Empowering Change: Rural Mozambican Women Lead the Way in Sustainable Beekeeping

Women are challenging stereotypes and proving that they are fully capable of managing beekeeping operations

In the heart of Mozambique, women are courageously advancing toward sustainability and gender equality goals through innovative sustainable beekeeping initiatives. These practices are transforming lives, preserving the environment, and promoting equity. A New Dawn in Beekeeping “We used to set fire to trees to harvest honey, but the problem was…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles: Ambassador-designate of Ireland pays courtesy call on the Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs

The two diplomats acknowledged the collaboration between the two countries in international fora, especially regarding issues related to Small Island Developing States and climate change

On Monday, 14 October 2024, H.E. Nicola Brennan-Brugha, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Ireland to the Republic of Seychelles, met with Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, the Principal Secretary for the Foreign Affairs, to discuss bilateral related issues ahead of her Accreditation. Among the issues discussed were collaboration in the field…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles and Netherlands committed to bolstering future collaborations

The two parties acknowledged the importance of the adoption of the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) to facilitate access to sustainable and climate finance for Small Island Developing States

The forthcoming Seychelles-European Union (EU) Partnership Dialogue, along with bilateral related cooperation issues, were key points of discussion between Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, Principal Secretary for the Foreign Affairs Department, and H.E. Mr. Henk Jan Bakker, the Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Additional topics addressed during the meeting…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles and Ghana to increase diplomatic engagement with newly appointed High Commissioner

The two diplomats also touched on the upcoming Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting, which will take next week in Samoa

Several Memorandums of Understanding in various fields such as Tourism, Health, Fisheries and Aquaculture were amongst the principal points of discussion of the meeting held on Monday, October 14, 2024, between Ambassador Vivianne Fock Tave, the Principal Secretary for the Foreign Affairs Department, and H.E. Mrs. Francisca Ashietey-Odunton, the High…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand |

Visit of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Delegation to Republic of Ghana to explore new market and strategic partnership in West African countries (22 - 24 September 2024)

Both sides shared the vision and objective of increasing mutual trade and investment volumes, with the Ghanaian side expressing support to Thai private sector exports

Between 22 - 24 September 2024, the delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, whereas Lt. Sorawud Preededilok, Minister attached to the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) led Thai private sector representatives to pay a visit to the Republic of Ghana on the “Focus Group” mission to explore new potential…

UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

Cultivating Change: Advancing Economic Opportunities for Rural Women in Kenya

The project aimed to build capacity for climate-resilient farming practices, increase income and nutritional value, and strengthen women’s participation in agricultural policymaking

Christine Krapiwan’s backyard is alive with the clucking of chickens, a testament to her transformation from a struggling farmer to a thriving entrepreneur. “I will never be the same again; my life has been changed in all dimensions,” she says as she feeds her chickens. Christine, the chairperson of Atulia…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Rwanda: Torture, Ill-Treatment in Detention

Landmark Trial of Prison Officials Begins to Crack the Wall of Impunity

For decades, Rwandan authorities have subjected detainees, in both official and unofficial detention facilities, to ill-treatment and torture with no accountability; A landmark trial of prison officials for murder, torture, and assault, concluded in April, demonstrated that it is possible to begin to break through the entrenched practice of torture;…

The World Bank Group
Source: The World Bank Group |

Urgent Education Reform Key to Unlocking Faster, More Inclusive Growth in Africa

270 million children are enrolled in primary and secondary schools today, and primary school completion rates have improved substantially since 2000

Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in “low gear” with a large youth population at risk of being left behind. According to the latest edition of Africa's Pulse, the World Bank’s twice-yearly regional economic update released on October 14, two factors are critical to jumpstart inclusive growth: stabilizing economies and transforming education…