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Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines |

Philippines Ambassador to Kenya discusses Blue Economy, Potential Investments, People-to-People Exchanges with Mombasa Officials

Ambassador Tang commended Governor Nassir and the county government for their efforts to bring development to the citizens of Mombasa

Philippine Ambassador to Kenya Marie Charlotte G. Tang paid a courtesy call on Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir of Mombasa County during her visit to the city of Mombasa on 21-23 April 2024. The two officials discussed their shared interest in the blue economy, with the Philippines being an archipelagic country…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

Boosting efforts to transform care for severe chronic diseases in Africa

In the African region, healthcare services for severe NCDs are predominantly confined to major urban centres, leaving countless individuals without sufficient care and burdened with high financial costs

Health experts from across Africa, policymakers, civil society organizations and partners meeting for the first-ever conference on strengthening efforts to address the burden of severe chronic disease have called for increased recognition of the emergency presented by noncommunicable diseases and the premature deaths they cause. The International Conference on PEN-Plus…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Tayebwa appreciates Rotary

Tayebwa called on Ugandans to copy Rotarians and utilise their time effectively if they are to be successful

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has appreciated Rotary for applying their time appropriately to inspire people and intervening to help the most vulnerable people. Speaking at the opening of the 99th District Conference Assembly (DCA) held at Speke Hotel Munyonyo, Tayebwa called on Ugandans to copy Rotarians and utilise their…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Speaker Among Praises Late Kagezi as Beacon of Justice

Speaker Among made the remarks during the Seventh memorial lecture in honour of the former acting Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has praised former state prosecutor, Joan Kagezi as a beacon of justice, a guardian of rule of law and a fearless warrior who diligently handled very serious cases before her assassination in 2015. At the time of her death, Kagezi was the lead prosecutor of…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Addressing Ethiopia's humanitarian needs: Urgent action needed to save lives

On April 16, 2024, global leaders and representatives from international organizations, UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, for the High-level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Situation in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is facing one of its most severe humanitarian crises in recent history, with millions of lives at risk due to widespread hunger, disease outbreaks, conflict, and climate-related challenges. As the situation continues to deteriorate, urgent action is needed to prevent further suffering and loss of life. On April 16,…

The World Bank Group
Source: The World Bank Group |

Malawi: World Bank Provides Additional Support to Assist Food Crisis Response

A quick-release of $57.6 million in innovative grant financing is designed to provide the country immediate liquidity through the Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (CAT-DDO)

The World Bank is providing immediate support for millions of Malawians severely affected by the ongoing food security crisis. A quick-release of $57.6 million in innovative grant financing is designed to provide the country immediate liquidity through the Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (CAT-DDO1). This CAT-DDO support comes in the context…

Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Comment by United Nations Human Rights Office spokesperson Marta Hurtado on Burkina Faso

Fighting impunity and pursuing accountability is paramount to ensure people trust in the rule of law and social cohesion

“We are deeply disturbed by reports of the killing of large numbers of civilians, including children, in several villages in the Yatenga and Soum provinces in northern Burkina Faso in recent months in an overall context of fighting between armed groups and Burkinabè forces. While we have not been able…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |

World Immunization Week: Delivering vaccines and trustworthy information to communities around the world

National Societies are engaging with people at the local level, building trust and delivering immunizations to people who are coping with crises or living in places where vaccines are hard to obtain

A mother of four and restaurant owner from Dabola, in central Guinea, Diaraye says she felt scared about the vaccines. She didn’t think she had enough information and she’d heard rumours about harmful side effects. Several health workers came to visit her to try and convince her to vaccinate her…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki met and held talks with the Special United Nations Envoy for Sudan

At the meeting, President Isaias noted that progress in resolving the conflict in Sudan has been elusive thus far, attributing it to the proliferation of initiatives and platforms

President Isaias Afwerki yesterday, 25 April, met at Denden Guest House, Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ Special Envoy for Sudan. At the meeting, President Isaias noted that progress in resolving the conflict in Sudan has been elusive thus far, attributing it to the proliferation of initiatives…

African Energy Chamber
Source: African Energy Chamber |

Trident Energy’s Republic of Congo Oil Field Acquisition Lauded as Significant Step Forward

The African Energy Chamber applauds Trident Energy’s recent agreements with Chevron and TotalEnergies, which are poised to mark a significant advancement for the Republic of Congo in the development of its oil resources

Oil and gas company Trident Energy has secured agreements with multinational energy companies Chevron and TotalEnergies to obtain stakes in the Republic of Congo’s oil fields. The deal with Chevron involves acquiring Chevron Overseas (Congo), granting Trident access to key oil fields including a 31.5% non-operated working interest in the…