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Source: United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) | Jun 04, 2023

United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) Deplores Loss of Human Lives in Senegal, Calls for Calm and Restraint

UNOWAS calls for calm and restraint, and urges the Senegalese people to take the necessary measures to avoid further violence, and to safeguard peace and social cohesion

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), deplores the loss of human lives following the violence that has erupted since Thursday in Dakar, Ziguinchor and other localities in Senegal. UNOWAS condemns all forms of violence and presents its condolences to the families of the victims, to…

Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Jun 04, 2023

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) calls for urgent support for 6.2 million people forcibly displaced by conflict in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

In and around Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu province, more than 600,000 displaced people are sheltering in makeshift structures that are ill-equipped to withstand the extreme weather conditions

The humanitarian situation in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached devastating levels as cyclical violence perpetrated by armed groups and subsequent displacement continues to impact millions of vulnerable civilians. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, expresses deep concern for the dire living conditions and…

Source: African Union (AU) | Jun 04, 2023

Launch of the African Union Election Observation Mission to the June 4, 2023 Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Guinea Bissau

The short-term election observation mission comprises forty (40) members drawn from various AU Member States

The African Union Commission (AUC) announces the launch of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the June 4, 2023 Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Guinea Bissau. The short-term election observation mission comprises forty (40) members drawn from various AU Member States comprising AU Organs, notably, the Permanent…

Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) | Jun 04, 2023

United Nations and Galmudug Government Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New United Nations Office

The UN official and members of her delegation met with the President and his team of ministers and senior advisors at the Galmudug presidential premises

Efforts by the United Nations in Somalia to better serve the people of Galmudug took another step forward today with the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new office in the Federal Member State’s capital city. “Today is a great day in which we witness the establishment of a…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jun 03, 2023

Regular meeting of the National Insurance Corporation of Eritrea

Board Chairman of the Corporation, reported that in 2022 the corporation had registered a growth of 8% and called for reinforced efforts to develop the agricultural project in Shambuko

The National Insurance Corporation of Eritrea held its 19th regular meeting on June 3 at the Asmara Palace Hotel. Mr. Gebrebrhan Mihreteab, Board Chairman of the Corporation, reported that in 2022 the corporation had registered a growth of 8% and called for reinforced efforts to develop the agricultural project in…

Source: The Presidency: Republic of South Africa | Jun 03, 2023

South Africa sends condolences to India following a train accident in the state of Odisha

President Ramaphosa said the South African Government and people stand in solidarity with those effected by this tragedy and laud the emergency rescue and medical personnel for their tireless efforts

On behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a message of condolences to the Government and the people of India, in particular the families of the deceased following the train accident on Friday, 2 June 2023, which claimed the lives of more…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation | Jun 03, 2023

United Arab Emirates President awards Medal of Independence to Ambassador of Rwanda

His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, presented the medal to His Excellency Hategeka, wishing the Ambassador success in his future duties

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded His Excellency Emmanuel Hategeka, Ambassador of Rwanda to the UAE, the Medal of Independence on the occasion of the end of his tenure as ambassador to the UAE, and in appreciation of his work which contributed to the…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jun 03, 2023

Ministry of Agriculture Conducts a National Workshop for Launching Codex Trust Fund Project in Eritrea

Mr. Arefaine Berhe pointed out that the main goal of the three-year project is to enhance the profile, management, knowledge of Codex work in Eritrea

The Ministry of Agriculture jointly with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in Eritrea conducted a National Workshop to Launch Codex Trust Fund Project in Eritrea on the 2nd of June, 2023 under the theme; “Food Standards save life”. During the workshop which was attended by senior government officials,…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) | Jun 03, 2023

United Nations Police (UNPOL) Officers from United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Build Capacities among Local Counterparts in Kuajok

Mr. Akot was speaking at the conclusion of a four-day intensive training-of-trainers facilitated by United Nations Police (UNPOL) officers in Kuajok

"As police, we are supposed to serve and protect communities. To do that we must be at par with international policing standards,” says Angelo Akot, an investigator for the South Sudan National Police Service. Mr. Akot was speaking at the conclusion of a four-day intensive training-of-trainers facilitated by United Nations…

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Source: Confederation of African Football (CAF) | Jun 03, 2023

Confederation of African Football (CAF), the Cote d’Ivoire Local Organising Committee (LOC) to mark official countdown with a new TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 campaign

The LOC and CAF have symbolically initiated the 225-day countdown through a synchronized global digital takeover, featuring a lively and concise video reel that reveals the tournament

CAF (https://www.CAFonline.com/) and the Cote d’Ivoire Local Organising Committee (“LOC”) has launched the official countdown to TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, gearing up Africans and the entire world for the continent's biggest sporting event. The advertising campaign, centered around +225, the dial code for Cote d'Ivoire,…

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