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Source: UN News | May 09, 2024

First United Nations civil society forum held in Africa heralds ‘inclusive’ Summit of the Future

Bringing together civil society actors, government representatives, senior UN officials, young changemakers, academic and other stakeholders, the UN Civil Society Conference is the premier event on the civil society calendar at the United Nations

‘Meaningful participation’ and ‘inclusion’ were the buzzwords at the opening on Thursday of a major UN conference in Nairobi, Kenya, where governments were urged to heed the diverse voices of civil society, which were well-placed to work alongside them in building a fairer and more just future. Bringing together civil…

Source: Government of UK | May 09, 2024

New United Kingdom Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa and Red Sea appointed: Alison Blackburne

Alison Blackburne has replaced Sarah Montgomery OBE as the UK Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa and Red Sea

Alison Blackburne has been appointed UK Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa and Red Sea. She takes up the role with experience in a wide range of diplomatic roles in the UK and overseas, including previously serving as the British High Commissioner to Uganda and British Ambassador to South Sudan. …

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) | May 09, 2024

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Supports Ugandan Fishers

The project aims to reach fishers working in 10 different cities, especially in Yumbe, and in the settlements on the borders of Congo and South Sudan

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided a feed pellet machine to fishers working in Yumbe, a city in the northwest of Uganda, to enhance their production capacities. In Yumbe, located in the northwest of the country and being the second poorest region, through the ACOSED development program, which carries…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles | May 09, 2024

Seychelles: Message from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde on the occasion of Europe Day on May 9th 2024

Europe Day is a celebration of the core European values and beliefs, guided by the principles of the rule of law, democracy, justice, respect for human rights and dignity, and solidarity

On behalf of the Government and people of Seychelles, I would like to extend our warm greetings and congratulations to the people of the European Union (EU) as you celebrate Europe Day. Europe Day is a celebration of the core European values and beliefs, guided by the principles of the…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | May 09, 2024

Eritrea: Seminars Highlight 33rd Independence Day Anniversary

The seminars, targeting junior and high school students as well as youth civil servants in the Berik, Gala-Nefhi, and Serejaka sub-zones, were conducted by veteran fighters

The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students’ Central Region branch organized seminars in connection with the 33rd Independence Day Anniversary. The seminars, targeting junior and high school students as well as youth civil servants in the Berik, Gala-Nefhi, and Serejaka sub-zones, were conducted by veteran fighters. They aimed to…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | May 09, 2024

Kenya: Mediation Key to South Sudan Peace Process, President Ruto

The mediation process is keen on ending conflict and political instability in South Sudan

President William Ruto has called for a strong commitment from all parties in the South Sudan peace process to achieve lasting and sustainable peace. The President said the mediation process is keen on ending conflict and political instability in South Sudan. He said the Tumaini Initiative, a high-level mediation for…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation | May 09, 2024

Following directives of the United Arab Emirates President, the UAE allocates USD 15 million in relief aid to flood victims in Kenya

H.H. emphasized the need to assist those afflicted by disaster regardless of their location, particularly in view of the severe climate and environmental changes witnessed across the globe

Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, the UAE has allocated USD 15 million in aid to the victims of the floods and the effects of the heavy rainfall that swept through Kenya, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of innocent people,…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | May 09, 2024

Abidjan hosts the first Edition of the West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST)

The official launching of the Festival will take place on Saturday 11 May 2024 from 3pm at the Palais de la Culture Bernard BINLIN-DADIE in Abidjan

The West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST) will be held from 2st – 28th September 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Organised by the Commissions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), in partnership with the Ivoirian Ministry of Culture…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | May 09, 2024

The Vice-President of The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission H.E. Mrs Damtien L. Tchintchibidja Advocates Pooling Efforts to speed up the Implementation of the ECOWAS Human Capital Development (HCD) Strategy

This meeting of experts and focal points from Member States, organised by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, aims to strengthen the commitment of Member States

The Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Mrs Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, opened a three-day regional technical conference on Human Capital Development (HCD) in Accra, Ghana, on Wednesday 8 May 2024. This meeting of experts and focal points from Member States, organised by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…

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Source: CLG | May 09, 2024

Pan-African Legal Group CLG Opens Office in Congo’s Oil & Gas City Pointe Noire

CLG’s expansion across Africa aligns with the firm’s mission to support oil and gas transactions in the continent

Pan-African legal and business advisory group CLG – formerly Centurion Law Group (https://CLGGlobal.com/) - has opened an office in the Republic of Congo, further solidifying the firm’s commitment to serving clients across the African continent. The new office will be located in the country’s oil and gas city Pointe Noire,…

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