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

Global Summit announces ‘sprint of action’ to tackle consequences of extreme heat

The Global Summit on Extreme Heat, held on Thursday, was co-hosted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Extreme heat is a silent, yet formidable adversary that – without action – will kill thousands in coming years. But, as participants at the first-ever Global Summit on Extreme Heat heard, there is plenty that can be done. Countering the worst of extreme heat’s impact will take action from the local…

Source: Government of UK |

United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council 55: United Kingdom (UK) Statement for Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent

A decade of recognition, justice, and development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent. Statement from the UK

The UK reiterates the importance of the International Decade for People of African Descent which reaffirms the international community’s collective commitment to advancing racial equality for everyone and to build a more equitable world for future generations.  We are proud of our diversity and the UK’s achievements as a multi-national,…

Source: Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government |

South Africa: Team Western Cape wins National Primary School Track and Field Championships

The team took home 32 gold medals, 20 silver medals and 18 bronze medals and, of course, the Championships Trophy!

The Western Cape’s primary school athletes won the national track and field championships in Limpopo for the first time ever since the inception of the competition. The athletes competed on 25 and 26 March 2024 at the Oscar Mpetha Stadium at the University of Limpopo in Polokwane. The team took…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Water, Environment agencies ask for more funds in next budget

Attributed delays in project implementation for water supply and sanitation installations, to land acquisition challenges and high costs for location of investments

Agencies under the Ministry of Water and Environment have called for adequate funding in financial year 2024/2025 to enable them achieve key planned outputs in the next budget cycle. According to the Minister, Hon. Sam Cheptoris, low funding to the Ministry has failed to match the growing water demands and…

Source: The World Bank Group |

Prioritizing Angolan Agriculture to Unlock Economic Diversification

In the last five years, the Government of Angola has prioritized the agricultural sector and has been promoting agribusiness in view of reducing its reliance on external markets for food supply

Despite its vast arable land and abundant water resources, Angola still imports most of its food. In 2022, according to figures from the National Bank, Angola spent around $3 billion on food imports. In the last five years, however, the Government of Angola has prioritized the agricultural sector and has…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal

President Ramaphosa has committed to strengthen the bilateral relationship between South Africa and Senegal in pursuit of a better and peaceful continent

President Cyril Ramaphosa has on behalf of the government and people of South Africa congratulated President-elect Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on his election as the President of the Republic of Senegal. The outcome of the election bears testimony to the resilient spirit of the Senegalese people who preferred the democratic…

Source: South African Government |

Western Cape Education wins national primary school track and field championships

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) supported the team of 195 athletes and 25 teachers by covering their transport, accommodation and meal costs

The Western Cape’s primary school athletes won the national track and field championships in Limpopo for the first time ever since the inception of the competition. The athletes competed on 25 and 26 March 2024 at the Oscar Mpetha Stadium at the University of Limpopo in Polokwane. The team took…

Source: UN News |

New $1.4 billion plan to support South Sudanese refugees

The regional refugee plan complements a humanitarian appeal launched earlier this year, aimed at reaching 5.9 million people in South Sudan

The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and partners on Thursday appealed for $1.4 billion this year to support more than two million South Sudanese refugees in five African countries and local communities hosting them.  Since the start of the conflict in South Sudan over 10 years ago, growing humanitarian needs compounded by dire…

Source: Government Offices of Sweden, Ministry for Foreign Affairs |

Sweden allocates SEK 120 million for Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine through World Food Programme (WFP)

The support has been allocated with immediate effect to WFP’s operations in the aforementioned countries

The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will be channelled through the World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian organisation dedicated to fighting hunger. “We are deeply concerned about the warnings of famine in several parts of the…

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

United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Chile, Guyana, Indonesia, Namibia, Serbia, Somalia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well as positive aspects

The UN Human Rights Committee today issued its findings on Chile, Guyana, Indonesia, Namibia, Serbia, Somalia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland after examining the seven States parties in its latest session. The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Covenant on…