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Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | Apr 25, 2024

Development planning is a key transformative tool to strengthen resilience and sustainable development in Africa

The aim is to strengthen the capacity of planning entities to design and implement integrated planning systems and strategies for the attainment of the SDGs and Agenda 2063 is imperative

African countries should effectively deploy development planning as a transformative tool to strengthen resilience and sustainable development in an era of unrelenting crises, according to panelists at a side event on development planning titled “Leveraging Digital Technologies for Integrated Planning to Advance the SDGs and Agenda 2063 in Times of…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Apr 25, 2024

Animal Health Experts Gather in Kenya to Shape African Agenda for World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) 91st General Session ShareFacebookTwitterEmail

The agenda over the course of the three days comprises an overview of past WOAH discussions, group discussions to draft African positions on terrestrial and aquatic animal health standards

From April 23rd to 25th, 2024, animal health experts from some Africa countries have convened in Naivasha, Kenya, for a key meeting aimed at formulating African positions for the upcoming 91st General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). Hosted by AU-IBAR, and funded by USDA, this gathering…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | Apr 25, 2024

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Convenes West African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (WENDU) Workshop to Validate Data and Address Regional Drug Abuse Challenges, Affirms Support for Sierra Leone

The workshop aims to foster an environment of enhanced cooperation and improved data quality and access, enabling ECOWAS to develop informed policies

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has inaugurated a three-day workshop from April 23rd to 25th, 2024, focusing on the West African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (WENDU). While the workshop primarily aims to validate the WENDU 2023 data and strengthen regional responses to drug abuse challenges, it…

Source: Save the Children | Apr 25, 2024

Pedal power: Community health workers in Cote d’Ivoire get on their bikes to tackle malaria in remote villages

Local radio stations are also part of Cote d'Ivoire's drive to combat malaria, broadcasting messages about how to treat and prevent the disease

According to the WHO, 94% of malaria cases and 95% (580,000) of malaria deaths occur in Sub-Saharan Africa, with children under five most severely impacted, accounting for about 80% of malaria deaths in the region. Malaria is endemic in Cote d'Ivoire which is listed among the top 10 countries with the…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Apr 24, 2024

Uganda - Speaker to Members of Parliament (MPs): Monitor Shs93 billion release for district roads

The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, confirmed the release, which he said comes on the backdrop of complaints on the state of mainly feeder roads

Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has announced the release of about Shs93 billion to districts, cities and municipalities across the country, being the final payment from the Uganda Road Fund for this financial year. Broken down, each of the 135 districts, 11 cities and 41 municaplities will receive Shs500 million.…

Source: U.S. Department of State | Apr 24, 2024

The United States Calls for an Immediate Cessation of Attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan

The United States is deeply troubled by credible reports that the RSF and its affiliated militias have razed multiple villages west of El Fasher

The United States calls on all armed forces in Sudan to immediately cease attacks in El Fasher, North Darfur. We are alarmed by indications of an imminent offensive by the Rapid Support Forces and its affiliated militias. An offensive against El Fasher city would subject civilians to extreme danger, including…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana | Apr 24, 2024

Ghana: Vice President Bawumia makes Historic visit to Vatican, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties

This landmark meeting underscores Ghana’s commitment to strengthening ties with the global community and fostering diplomatic relations on an international scale

Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday (24 April, 2024) visited the Vatican, where he was warmly received by Pope Francis as part of his working visit to the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State. This landmark meeting underscores Ghana’s commitment to strengthening ties with the global community…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation - Federal Republic of Somalia | Apr 24, 2024

Somalia: Foreign Minister Leads Initiative to Modernize Ministry Operations

Minister Fiqi unveiled ambitious plans to modernize archival and consular services

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, chaired a session on Tuesday at the ministry headquarters in the capital city of Mogadishu, gathered with the ministry’s department directors and the Permanent Secretary, focusing on implementing strategic reforms to enhance operational efficiency. During the session,…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Apr 24, 2024

Uganda: Parliament commits Shs1 billion for cancer centre as Speaker Among launches Rotary Cancer Run 2024

The commitment was made by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, as she launched the 2024 edition of the Annual Rotary Cancer Run at the hospital on Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Parliament has committed to contribute Shs1 billion towards the completion of the radiotherapy centre at St. Francis Nsambya Hospital in the capital, Kampala. The commitment was made by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, as she launched the 2024 edition of the Annual Rotary Cancer Run at the hospital on…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Investment Promotion - Federal Republic of Somalia | Apr 24, 2024

Somali Foreign Minister Receives Senior Turkish Official for High-Level Talks in Mogadishu

The meeting highlighted the growing strategic partnership between Somalia and Türkiye, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepening ties for mutual benefit

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, received on Tuesday in the capital, Mogadishu, the Director-General for Eastern and Southern Africa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye, H.E. Amb. Elif Çomoğlu Ülgen, and discussed with her the strengthening…

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