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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…

Source: Coca-Cola | Sep 13, 2024

The Coca-Cola System in Africa Unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

‘The Coca-Cola System’s Africa Water Stewardship Initiative’, with a nearly USD 25 million investment, will support water solutions in local communities in Africa

The Coca-Cola Company in Africa (www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) and its bottling partners Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) and Coca-Cola HBC announced a nearly USD 25 million investment to help address critical water-related challenges in local communities in 20 African countries, starting this year through 2030. The work will…

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

Non-resident Ambassador appointments to Brunei, Kyrgyzstan, Cape Verde, Lesotho and Botswana

At the presidential session on 13 September, the President of the Republic appointed four new non-resident Ambassadors

The President of the Republic appointed Ambassador Anne Vasara, Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, to serve as non-resident Ambassador to Brunei, Ambassador Janne Heiskanen, Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in Astana, to serve as non-resident Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Ambassador Titta Maja-Luoto, Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia | Sep 13, 2024

Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

Ideal candidates are self-identified leaders, aged 25 to 35, with proven accomplishment in promoting innovation and positive change in their organizations, institutions, communities, and countries

The Mandela Washington Fellowship, begun in 2014, is the flagship program of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) that empowers young leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. In 2016, the Fellowship provided nearly 1,000 outstanding young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to hone their skills at a…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Sep 13, 2024

Parliament Statement on the Passing of Former Minister Gordhan

Mr Gordhan served with diligence and integrity and, together with his capable team, transformed the institution into a world-class tax and customs administration

The Presiding Officers of Parliament, National Assembly Speaker, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, express their profound sadness and deepest condolences on the passing of former Minister Mr Pravin Gordhan at the age of 75. Mr Gordhan was a lifelong activist…

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