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Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) | May 02, 2024

To win the fight against cholera, the approach must be changed

To avoid people from continuously falling sick and to save lives, Zimbabwe has to invest in its water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure

Zimbabwe is grappling with the second biggest outbreak of cholera in its history, with cases rapidly spreading across the country. It started on 12 February 2023 and to date, more than 600 people have died from cholera and over 35 00 infected. To avoid people from continuously falling sick and…

Source: South African Government | May 02, 2024

Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety on operational successes by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and rural safety units

Operational successes by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and rural safety units in one week

The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, have once again been actively combatting crime. Between 22 and 28 April 2024, these units, along with various other municipal law enforcement agencies and the South African Police…

Source: South African Government | May 02, 2024

Water and Sanitation calls for wise water use as water levels drop in Mpumalanga

The majority of listed dams in Gert Sibande District recorded declines in water levels except for Westoe Dam which recorded an improvement from 70.5% to 70.8%

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) calls on the public to use water wisely and sparingly as water levels drop in the Mpumalanga Province. According to the latest DWS weekly state of reservoirs report of 29 April 2024, the Mpumalanga Province recorded a 0.7% drop from 98.2% to 97.5%…

Source: South African Government | May 02, 2024

Western Cape Government on making steady progress in beating load shedding

A key objective of the resilience plan is offering support to vulnerable communities and citizens

Premier Alan Winde hosted a digicon today where he and the Western Cape Government’s Special Advisor on Energy, Alwie Lester, gave an update on numerous energy initiatives the provincial government, along with other stakeholders, is implementing to make the Western Cape the first province to beat load shedding. “We are…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) | May 02, 2024

Kenya: Floods Threaten Marginalized People

Kenya’s government has a human rights obligation to prevent foreseeable harm from climate change and extreme weather events and to protect people when a disaster strikes

Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately to flash floods resulting from heavy rains, Human Rights Watch said today. The floods have left at least 170 people dead; displaced more than 200,000; destroyed property, infrastructure, and livelihoods across the country; and exacerbated socioeconomic vulnerabilities. Kenya’s government has a human rights obligation…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | May 02, 2024

Eritrea: International Workers Day Observed

The event was attended by Ministers, senior government officials, PFDJ members, and invited guests

International Workers Day, 1 May, was observed at the premises of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers under the theme “Professional Competence Development Stimulant.” The event was attended by Ministers, senior government officials, PFDJ members, and invited guests. Mr. Kibreab Kidane, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers,…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | May 02, 2024

South Africa: Speakers’ Forum meets in Pretoria Tomorrow

Parliament and all nine provincial legislatures will present their 6th term Legacy Reports with important reflections on the work done during the term

The South African Legislative Sector (SALS) will tomorrow hold its last quarterly Speakers' Forum meeting for the 6th term of Parliament at The Capital Menlyn Maine Hotel, Pretoria. Parliament and all nine provincial legislatures will present their 6th term Legacy Reports with important reflections on the work done during the…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt | May 02, 2024

President El-Sisi Offers Condolences to United Arab Emirates (UAE) President over Passing of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed

The President expressed his deepest condolences to the leadership and people of the United Arab Emirates

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi extended his condolences to President of the United Arab Emirates, H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, over the death of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, who left behind a long journey of dedication, during which he exerted sincere efforts and devotion…

Source: South African Rugby | May 02, 2024

Solontsi, Mabenge return to Test fray against Cameroon

The pair last played together at the same venue in the same competition a year ago, where Mabenge topped the points’ scoring stakes with six tries

Sizophila Solontsi and Nomawethu Mabenge will make welcome returns to Test rugby after being named in the Springbok Women’s starting team to face Cameroon in the 2024 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup opener in Madagascar on Saturday. The pair last played together at the same venue in the same competition a…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | May 02, 2024

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission engages partners with a view of strengthening collaboration for innovative early warning solutions in West Africa

The roundtable was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, academia, NGO’s, think tanks, research institutions, and US Government agencies, including the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies

The Vice President of the Commission, H. E. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, led an ECOWAS delegation to Washington, D.C., USA, from April 2nd to 6, 2024, to foster partnerships for enhanced Early Warning and Early Warning Response in the ECOWAS region. The main objective of the mission was to meet with…