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

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile to undertake a working visit to Japan

The working visit by the Deputy President underscores South Africa’s strong commitment and the importance that South Africa attaches to the relationship with Japan

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on 16 - 19 March 2025, undertake a working visit to Tokyo in Japan, aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. The two countries enjoy well established diplomatic relations, and the year 2025 marks 115…

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

South Africa: Presidency notes Rasool expulsion

South Africa remains committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship with the United States of America

The Presidency has noted the regrettable expulsion of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Mr. Ebrahim Rasool. The Presidency urges all relevant and impacted stakeholders to maintain the established diplomatic decorum in their engagement with the matter.  South Africa remains committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Sub-regional development banks urged to scale up financing to accelerate Africa’s development

MDBs must be empowered to mobilize long-term resources and provide more affordable financing to African economies, particularly in light of the tightening global financial conditions

The role of sub-regional multilateral development banks (MDBs) in advancing Africa’s development objectives took center stage during a high-level panel discussion held on the sidelines of the Fifty-Seventh Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (COM2025). The event, convened…

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Source: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) |

Tens of thousands of families displaced by fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DR Congo) South Kivu as United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) scales up humanitarian response

Children face killings, recruitment by armed groups, and sexual violence as conflict cripples schools, health services, and access to clean water

The resurgence of conflict in the province of South Kivu, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has forced more than 850,000 people—nearly half of them children—to flee their homes. Many are living in precarious conditions, taking shelter in schools, churches, or in the open, with limited access to clean…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) successfully concluded its 43rd Ordinary Meeting in Abuja

The deliberations of this 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Staff Committee focused on key security issues in the West African sub-region

The 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Staff (CCDS), held from 11 to 13 March 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria, has ended with the result that regional security and cooperation within the Community have been better promoted and a common front has been established to meet security…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Annual Meeting of Data Managers for Epidemiological Surveillance in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Region: Enhancing the "One Health" Approach

The event gathered approximately 60 participants, including representatives from member countries, human and animal health data managers, and professionals responsible for epidemiological reporting

Hosted by the West African Health Organization (WAHO), in partnership with the Regional Animal Health Center (RAHC) and the Health Security Program for West and Central Africa (HeSP), the Annual Meeting of Data Managers for Epidemiological Surveillance based on the "One Health" approach, underscored the regional commitment to effective implementation…

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

Burkina Faso: Government-Allied Militias Linked to Massacre

Investigate Extensive Video Footage of Dozens Killed in Solenzo

Pro-government militias in Burkina Faso are implicated in video footage circulating on social networks showing the massacre of dozens of civilians in and around the western city of Solenzo on March 10 and 11, 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should impartially investigate and appropriately prosecute all those responsible for serious…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

The nexus between food security, peace and stability calls for a holistic approach in policy design

In 2022, Africa was home to 282 million hungry people—38% of the global total

Food systems are defined as the networks needed to produce, transform, and distribute food to consumers. These systems encompass everything from agricultural production and supply chains to storage, transportation, and retail. Resilient food systems ensure that nutritious food is accessible and affordable, reducing vulnerability to shocks such as climate change,…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat Conclude Monitoring Visit to the SADC Humanitarian Operations Centre

The monitoring visit concluded with a session in which the organisations present developed a matrix outlining potential areas of collaboration in various activities

Following a courtesy call to the President of the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction of Mozambique (INGD), H.E. Luisa Celma Meque, the joint monitoring mission held a technical consultative meeting with the Institute in Maputo from 28-28 February 2025. During the meeting, INGD gave a presentation on…

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) |

Closure of International Rescue Committee (IRC) Liberia office after three decades of humanitarian and development accomplishments

IRC programming has impacted nearly 2 million persons in communities throughout Liberia, working in 12 of the 15 counties of the country

The IRC in Liberia implemented over 2 dozen programs in nearly 30 years. Our programs worth more than $200 million supported 1.6 million people with life-saving health programs and essential services. We served communities throughout Liberia, working in 12 of the 15 counties of the country. The International Rescue Committee…