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Source: Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government | Apr 30, 2024

Supporting Education and Social Well-Being in Nuwerus Community

This initiative underscores the importance of fostering stronger connections between government entities and citizens, particularly in marginalized regions

The Department of Local Government, led by the Service Delivery Integration Directorate, has showcased its dedication to enhanced education and social well-being within the Nuwerus community. As part of the Citizen Interface Pilot Programme in Matzikama District Municipality Ward 8, running from April 24th to 26th, 2024, the department has…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Côte d'Ivoire | Apr 30, 2024

United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) Strengthens Partnerships with Côte d'Ivoire

AFRICOM is providing more than $65 million in 2024 with much of that investment focused on counterterrorism and border security in northern Côte d’Ivoire

U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael Woods, Command Senior Enlisted Leader visited Côte d’Ivoire April 28-29, 2024, to reinforce the longstanding partnership between the United States and the Ivoirian government. During his visit, General Langley engaged in high-level discussions…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation | Apr 30, 2024

All systems go for registered South African voters to cast ballots abroad

Voting materials will be sent to all 115 South African diplomatic missions using diplomatic airfreight bags

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is confident that all systems are in place for the shipment of voting materials to enable South African citizens living abroad to cast their ballots. DIRCO and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) have met and agreed on logistics for the dispatching of…

Source: Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government | Apr 30, 2024

Minister Simmers honours the Masakh’iSizwe bursars and Apprentice graduates

The Masakh’iSizwe Bursary programme offers bursaries for full-time studies towards a degree or diploma in the transport, engineering, and infrastructure disciplines

Minister Simmers honors the Masakh’Isizwe bursars and Apprentice programme graduates On Saturday 27 April, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers awarded 50 new Masakh’iSizwe(MiS) Bursars for the 2024 academic year and honoured 32 learners who have completed their 3 year Apprenticeship programme. The event honoured individuals who have been awarded…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Apr 30, 2024

Kenya: Move out of Risk-Prone Areas, Cabinet Orders

The Cabinet received and considered a weather forecast report from the Meteorological Department, indicating that the ongoing rains will persist in intensity and duration

President William Samoei Ruto this morning convened a Special Cabinet meeting to deliberate on additional measures required to mitigate the effects of the ongoing torrential rains on life, property and livelihoods on the people of Kenya. The Cabinet received and considered a weather forecast report from the Meteorological Department, indicating…

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Source: National Basketball Association (NBA) | Apr 30, 2024

Exxonmobil and National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa Launch Jr. National Basketball Association (NBA) League in Mozambique

Former WNBA Player Clarisse Machanguana and 2009 NBA Champion Trevor Ariza Attend Launch Event in Maputo

ExxonMobil and NBA Africa (https://www.NBA.com) on Saturday launched a new Jr. NBA league in Maputo, Mozambique that will be operated by the Clarisse Machanguana Foundation (CMF), an organization founded by former WNBA player and Mozambique basketball legend Clarisse Machanguana that empowers Mozambiquan youth through sport, education and health. The new…

Source: East African Community | Apr 30, 2024

Kenya and Tanzania Veterinary Authorities resolve Poultry trade disputes

Both countries are committed to upholding transparency, facilitating trade, and ensuring the health and safety of their citizens

In a landmark two-day meeting held at the East African Community (EAC) headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, the Republic of Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have successfully addressed longstanding concerns regarding the export of poultry and poultry products between them. In his remarks, Mr. Rabson Wanjala, Co-Chair of the…

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) | Apr 30, 2024

Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Crushing levels of violence, displacement fuel unprecedented civilian suffering

More than 25 million people -- a quarter of the population -- continue to face crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity in the DRC, a country facing one of the world's largest food crises

Escalating conflict is driving record levels of gender-based violence, displacement and hunger in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), threatening to push the country to the brink of catastrophe without urgent international action. Decades of conflict and the resulting humanitarian emergency have already exhausted and…

Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion | Apr 30, 2024

Liberia: President Boakai Nominates and Appoints Additional Officials of Government

These appointments, where applicable, are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated and appointed additional officials of government affecting the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Security Agency, and the Office of the President. These appointments, where applicable, are subject to confirmation…

Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Apr 30, 2024

United Kingdom (UK) sanctions corrupt politicians in Uganda who stole from vulnerable communities

The UK has imposed sanctions on Ugandan politicians charged with corruption

UK imposes sanctions on Ugandan politicians including the Speaker of Parliament following corruption charges for stealing from the poorest communities in Uganda; This is the first time the UK has used the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime on individuals involved in corruption in Uganda; New sanctions are part of the UK’s continued effort to…

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