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Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | Apr 22, 2024

Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with Spanish Prime Minister

The two sides praised the level of relations and the momentum they have gained

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The Spokesman for the Presidency said the call touched on relations between the two countries. The two sides praised the level of relations and the momentum they have gained. They stressed their keenness to enhance…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation | Apr 22, 2024

United Arab Emirates offers condolences and expresses solidarity with the Central African Republic over victims of capsized riverboat

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences to the government and people of the Central African Republic and to the families of the victims over their great loss

The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Central African Republic over victims of a capsized riverboat. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences to the government and people of the Central African Republic and to the families of the victims over…

Source: Council of the European Union | Apr 22, 2024

Maritime Security: European Union to become an observer of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment

The EU signals its strong support for an effective regional maritime security architecture, while strengthening its presence and engagement as a global maritime security provider in the fight against illegal activities at sea

The EU will soon become a ‘Friend’ (i.e., observer) of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, a regional cooperation framework to tackle piracy, armed robbery, human trafficking and other illegal maritime activities in the North-Western Indian Ocean, including the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. The Council today formally…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Cameroon | Apr 22, 2024

Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma visits Cameroon to Reaffirm the United States - Cameroon Partnership

Deputy Secretary Verma met with Secretary General at the Presidency H.E. Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh and members of the cabinet and discussed key areas of continued bilateral cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma visited Cameroon from April 20 to 22 to reaffirm the U.S.-Cameroon partnership. Deputy Secretary Verma met with Secretary General at the Presidency H.E. Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh and members of the cabinet and discussed key areas of continued bilateral cooperation. …

Source: European Union External Action | Apr 22, 2024

Four new reports released on Open Internet approaches in Africa

New European Union (EU)-funded reports were released highlighting Open Internet Approaches in four African countries : Burundi, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa

By looking at case studies in Burundi, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa, the four reports unpack Open Internet connectivity as a promoter of human-centric development. They also shed light on the crucial role of a free, global, reliable, affordable and secure internet in driving social and economic growth in line with the United Nations Sustainable…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine | Apr 22, 2024

Maksym Subkh received copies of credentials of Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to Ukraine Francisсa Ashietey-Odunton

The Special representative of Ukraine expressed gratitude to the Republic of Ghana for consistently supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within the framework of international organizations

On April 22, Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh received copies of credentials from the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to Ukraine at the residence in Ankara Francisсa Ashietey-Odunton. The Special representative of Ukraine expressed gratitude to the Republic of Ghana for…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine | Apr 22, 2024

Maksym Subkh received copies of credentials of Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Ukraine Stephen Mubiru

The appointment of the Non-Resident Uganda's Ambassador to Ukraine is a positive step on the way to further strengthening bilateral relations

On April 22, Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh received copies of credentials from the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Ukraine at the residence in Berlin Stephen Mubiru. The Ukrainian diplomat noted that the appointment of the Non-Resident Uganda's Ambassador to…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - South Sudan | Apr 22, 2024

Combatting Yellow Fever Outbreak in South Sudan: Urgent Push Towards Immunization

The outbreak, confirmed on 24 December 2023, marked the region's second major outbreak in over three years

In response to a Yellow Fever outbreak in December 2023, the Ministry of Health, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and other partners, conducted a yellow fever vaccination campaign in Western Equatoria State. The campaign targeted Yambio, Nzara, Ibba, Ezzo, and Tambura Counties, reaching 465 798 persons with…

Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) | Apr 22, 2024

A new study by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and partners reveals women and children are bearing the brunt of the ongoing conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

The study by IRC, the Ecole Regionale de Santé Publique of the Université Catholique de Bukavu (ERSP-UCB), and partners reveals attacks against healthcare in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) impact women and children the most

DRC suffered 159 documented attacks against healthcare facilities in 2022. In the case study areas, healthcare facilities cease operations for up to 4 weeks following an attack; Women avoid seeking antenatal and postnatal care in attacked health centers, risking maternal and infant lives; Shortages of medicines and parental fear endanger malnourished children; Local…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Apr 22, 2024

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Concludes Mission to Sierra Leone

The discussions continued during the Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group in Washington, DC

An IMF team and the Sierra Leonean authorities held discussions on a new arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility; They made substantial progress towards understandings on the authorities’ development objectives and the reforms needed to achieve macroeconomic stability and maintain debt sustainability; Discussions will continue over the coming months. Continued…

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