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The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

President Museveni Offers Mediation for Peace in Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflict

The President urged the warring factions to agree to a ceasefire and to hand over power to the people of Sudan

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed his willingness to mediate the ongoing conflict in Sudan, should both parties be open to his involvement. “I am ready to mediate the conflict if they are agreeable.” President Museveni stated this today during a meeting with the United Nations Envoy for Sudan at…

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

South Africa: President Ramaphosa signs into law Communal Property Associations Amendment Bill

The law makes it clear that land will be owned by residents who are members of associations, and not by the associations themselves

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law legislative amendments that seek to provide improved protection of the rights of communities who are part of communal property associations. President Ramaphosa has assented to the Communal Property Associations Amendment Bill which amends the Communal Property Associations Act of 1996 to provide for…

United Nations - Ethiopia
Source: United Nations - Ethiopia |

United Nations in Ethiopia congratulates Ethiopia’s new President His Excellency (H.E.) Taye Atske-Selassie

The United Nations takes this opportunity to reaffirm its strong commitment to deepening its cooperation with Ethiopia to support the country’s development priorities

The United Nations in Ethiopia extends its warmest congratulations to H.E. Taye Atske-Selassie on his appointment as President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.  The United Nations and Ethiopia share a longstanding partnership, working together across various sectors to support the country’s development through locally tailored solutions. The United…

International Trade Centre

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Source: International Trade Centre |

New centre tackles social, economic challenges for Gambia women

The centre offers training to help women register a business, and to help them package and label their goods professionally so they can make better sales

Women who have suffered gender-based violence (GBV) need a range of services, from health care to psychological support to finding ways to make a living. A new centre in The Gambia pulls together all of those services, in the One-Stop Shop Entrepreneurship and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Support Center in Farafenni.…

The World Bank Group
Source: The World Bank Group |

Equatorial Guinea Economic Update: Designing Fiscal Instruments for Sustainable Forestry

Forests in Equatorial Guinea are estimated to cover about 87% of its territory and play a vital role as an essential ecosystem

The World Bank today issued the 2024 Equatorial Guinea Economic Update which analyzes the country’s recent economic developments and outlook and highlights the importance of designing effective fiscal instruments for sustainable forestry and economic diversification. Following two years of recovery, the economy of Equatorial Guinea contracted by 5.7% in 2023, driven by…

U.S. Embassy in Tunisia
Source: U.S. Embassy in Tunisia |

Ambassador Hood Celebrates Tunisian Scouts’ Efforts in Preserving Cultural Heritage Through the “Tourath” Project

The initiative not only fostered a deeper appreciation for Tunisia’s rich cultural history but also empowered Tunisian youth to take an active role in safeguarding their heritage

Ambassador Hood joined the Director of the National Heritage Institute Tarek Baccouche along with a number of representatives of the Tunisian Scouts and the Culture Ministry at the closing ceremony of the Tunisian Scouts Organization’s Tourath project. Since its inception in 2021, the Tourath project, which was funded by the Embassy, has actively engaged youth in…

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Morocco
Source: U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Morocco |

Disaster Management Exercise Maroc Mantlet 2024 Wraps up in Morocco  

This year’s edition of Maroc Mantlet centered around a simulated, large-scale earthquake in the vicinity of the 5th Naval Base, which provoked the series of events to drive the training modules

Soldiers, Airmen, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical Responders from the Utah National Guard trained with their Moroccan counterparts in disaster management operations, Sept. 9-20, 2024, in Kenitra, Tangier, and Ksar Sghir, Morocco. The exercise, known as Maroc Mantlet, is the premier annual disaster planning and preparedness exercise in the Kingdom. Along…

Marriott International, Inc.

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Protea Hotels by Marriott Expands Footprint in Africa with New Openings in Nigeria and Zambia

Modern Comfort Meets Warm Hospitality at Protea Hotel by Marriott Delta and Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka International Airport

Protea Hotels by Marriott (www.Marriott.com), part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announced the opening of two new hotels in Africa: Protea by Marriott Delta in Nigeria and Protea by Marriott Lusaka International Airport in Zambia. These new additions highlight Protea Hotels by Marriott's ongoing expansion…

Council of the European Union
Source: Council of the European Union |

Sudan: European Union (EU) sanctions regime prolonged for a further year

The restrictive measures currently in place under the Sudan sanctions regime will continue to apply until 10 October 2025 to a total of six individuals and six entities

The Council today decided to prolong the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan, where fighting is still ongoing between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their respective affiliated militias. The restrictive measures currently in place under the…

The Federal Council, Switzerland
Source: The Federal Council, Switzerland |

Intercontinental knowledge transfer: South Africa improves e-waste management with support from Empa

As part of the SRI program, Empa and the World Resources Forum (WRF) are working with teams from several developing and newly industrialized countries, including South Africa, to improve the recycling of e-waste

In summer 2024, the South African government published a strategy paper on the management of e-waste, which was developed in collaboration with Empa. This is the first time the country has issued standardized guidelines for the proper and safe handling of e-waste. The collaboration is part of a program funded…