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World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

China boosts nutrition and promotes learning for thousands of school children in Burundi

The funding will enable WFP to purchase 985 MT of maize and 245 MT of yellow split peas and benefit 42,000 school children for one year in Bubanza, Bujumbura, and Cibitoke Provinces of the country

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of US$1.5 million from the Government of the People’s Republic of China through the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) to provide nutritious meals for thousands of school children in Burundi. The funding will enable WFP to purchase 985…

World Health Organzation (WHO) - Zimbabwe
Source: World Health Organzation (WHO) - Zimbabwe |

Ramping up cervical cancer screening in Zimbabwe

Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern in Zimbabwe, ranking fourth globally and regionally, with alarming incidence and mortality rates

Meet Mary Mungwere. She is a Village Health Worker (VHW) in Ringari Village, Makonde District and attached to Umboe Clinic.  When she received training for cervical cancer screening using HPV DNA testing in November 2023, Mary wasted no time in mobilizing her community through door-to-door interactions. Fast forward to today, Mary's…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles: Ambassador Racombo presents his credentials to the President of the Republic of Hungary

The two parties also shared views on Hungary’s newly introduced strategy to strengthen cooperation with African countries

On the 8th of May 2024, Mr. Kenneth Racombo, Seychelles resident Ambassador in Brussels, presented his Credentials to His Excellency Mr. Tamás Sulyok, President of the Republic of Hungary. During the ceremony, the Hungarian President and the Seychelles Ambassador had the opportunity to discuss various issues regarding the bilateral cooperation…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles: Appointment of the Board of the Seychelles Revenue Commission

The Board Members have been appointed for a 3-year period effective from the 16th April, 2024

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Seychelles Revenue Commission. Mr Chrystold Chetty has been re-appointed as the Chairperson. The other Board Members are: Mrs Varsha Singh - Commissioner General (ex-officio Member) Ms Astride Tamatave - Member (ex-officio as PS Finance) Mr Francis…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles: Appointment of the Board of the L’Union Estate, La Digue

Mr Nigel Rosette has been re-appointed as the Chairperson and Ms Nadine Maillet has also been re-appointed as Vice-Chairperson

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the L’Union Estate, La Digue. Mr Nigel Rosette has been re-appointed as the Chairperson and Ms Nadine Maillet has also been re-appointed as Vice-Chairperson. The other Board Members are: Mr Patrick Course                                         Member      Ms…

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

The Commissioner for Economic affairs and Agriculture visited the Mansakonko region in The Gambia to provide Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) support for local mangrove restoration initiatives in west Africa

Participants also visited assisted natural regeneration in the community forest area and energy-saving devices through improved cookstoves in Batelling village

As part of her participation in the annual meeting of the steering committee of the regional project “Global Forest Transformation for Populations and Climate: A Focus on West Africa,” held on May 7, 2024, in Banjul, The Gambia, and funded by Swedish Cooperation and implemented with the support of the…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Government’s Plan to Create 1 Million Jobs

The objective, the President announced, is for these measures to help the government unlock opportunities in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services sector

The government is implementing new laws and policies that will facilitate growth in IT-enabled services in the country, President William Ruto has said. The objective, the President announced, is for these measures to help the government unlock opportunities in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services sector. Consequently, the government is…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Environmental Conservation is the Answer to Climate Change Challenge

The government, he explained, set a target for Kenyans to plant 200 million trees across the country

President William Ruto on Friday led a nationwide tree-planting campaign in Kiambicho Forest in Maragùa, Mùrang’a County. The President said the day was set aside by the Cabinet in honour of those who lost their lives as a result of the floods that have ravaged various parts of the country.…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: The Government is Dedicated to Supporting Civil Society

President Ruto pointed out that the Act has consolidated all legislations governing civil society organisations into one predictable legal regime

A law enacted more than a decade ago to govern civil society organisations has now been operationalised, President William Ruto has announced. The execution of the legal instrument to make the Public Benefits Organisations Act operational, the President said, demonstrates the government’s commitment to forging a strong partnership with civil…

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

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and Kaduna State Government Conducts Comprehensive Training on New Pensioner Verification App for Kaduna State Residents Identity Management Agency (KADRIMA)and Pension Bureau Staff

The training session, held at the KADRIMA head office, included 39 KADRIMA staff members (23 field officers and 19 HQ staff), and 4 key staff members from the Pension Bureau

The UNECA in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, has successfully conducted a training session for 43 staff members from the Kaduna State Residents Identity Management Agency (KADRIMA) and the Kaduna State Pension Bureau. This training aims to equip the staff with the skills necessary to effectively use the newly…