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Save the Children
Source: Save the Children |

Number of Migrants Arriving in Spain Nearly Triples so far this Year

Save the Children Spain works in coordination with other organisations and local administrations to meet the specific needs of migrant children

About20,000 migrants, including more than 1,500 children, arrived in Spain in the first four months of 2024, with 80% headed to the Canary Islands, making it the most heavily used migration route to Europe so far this year, Save the Children said.  Even though migrant crossings to Spain usually decrease…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China |

China and Sierra Leone Hold Consultations on United Nations Security Council Issues

The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the current international situation, the work of the Security Council, the UN Summit of the Future, and international and regional hotspot issues

On May 14, 2024, Assistant Foreign Minister Miao Deyu and Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Sierra Leone Victoria Mangay Sulimani held consultations on UN Security Council issues in Beijing. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the current international situation, the work…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Enhanced Kenya Tea Brand to Boost Farmer Income

Kenya’s tea should be branded to increase its visibility in the global market and labelling it with a mark of origin

Kenya must develop a tea brand that will fetch the best prices for farmers, President William Ruto has said. The President said Kenya’s tea should be branded to increase its visibility in the global market and labelling it with a mark of origin. Saying Kenya’s tea industry is a significant…

Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Source: Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) |

Nigeria and United Nations Seek US$306 million for Urgent Food and Nutrition Crisis Response

The appeal, the lean season food security and nutrition crisis multisector plan, is targeting 2.8 million of these people for urgent interventions

With a deteriorating food security and nutrition crisis in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) states this lean season*(May to September), the Government of Nigeria, national and international partners today launched an appeal seeking US$306 million to fast-track food assistance, nutrition supplies and services, clean water, healthcare, and protection support to…

United Nations Secretary-General
Source: United Nations Secretary-General |

Gravely Concerned about Outbreak of Fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, Secretary-General Calls for Protecting Civilians, Resuming Ceasefire Negotiations without Delay

The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the outbreak of fighting in El Fasher, which puts over 800,000 civilians at risk

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the outbreak of fighting in El Fasher, which puts over 800,000 civilians at risk.  He is alarmed by reports of the use of heavy weaponry in densely populated areas, resulting in…

Energy Capital & Power

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Oil Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Champions Africa and South-South Cooperation at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

High-ranking OPEC officials unpacked the Organization’s latest Monthly Oil Market Report at the Invest in African Energy forum – organized by Energy Capital & Power - in Paris

High-level OPEC officials unpacked the Organization’s short- to long-term crude oil market perspectives in a special session at the Invest in African Energy forum in Paris on Tuesday. Based on OPEC’s latest Monthly Oil Market Report – released on May 14 – and World Oil Outlook, the session identified key…

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    • Africa Requires $277B Annually to Achieve 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Says Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Panel
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Africa Requires $277B Annually to Achieve 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Says Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Panel

A panel discussion at the IAE 2024 forum – organized by Energy Capital & Power - emphasized the need for Africa to leverage its solar potential to drive sustainable solutions

Boasting 60% of the world’s best solar resources, Africa’s solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during this year’s Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum explored strategies to unlock financing for renewable energy projects across the continent. Taking place in…

Republic of South Africa: Western Cape, Department of Local Government
Source: Republic of South Africa: Western Cape, Department of Local Government |

Member of the Executive Council (MEC) Anton Bredell on appointment of Ombali Sebola’s as Knysna Municipal Manager

High Court declares appointment of Ombali Sebola’s as Knysna Municipal Manager null and void

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, said the judgement declaring the appointment of Ombali Sebola as Knysna’s Municipal Manager null and void should be seen as a strong warning message to councils that do not respect the relevant legal frameworks when making appointments in…

Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Nigeria: Shell must be held fully accountable for human rights harms before being allowed to sell its Niger Delta business

Amnesty International continues to recommend that any sales approval process related to Shell’s business in Nigeria must be full and thorough and involve safeguards to protect human rights

Reacting to news that Nigeria’s oil industry regulator is prepared to offer a fast-track sales approvals process for oil companies wanting to sell their businesses in the country, Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International Nigeria Director, said: “With Shell currently seeking regulatory approval for the sale of its business in the Niger…

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Panoro, Perenco Provide Gabonese Projects Update at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

A panel discussion at the Invest in African Energy forum in Paris unpacked Panoro’s recent oil discovery in Gabon and Perenco’s ongoing FLNG development, with speakers underscoring the potential that lies in Gabon’s offshore acreage

Independent E&P company Panoro Energy made a discovery at the DHBSM-2P pilot well on the south extension of the Hibiscus South field in Gabon’s Dussafu Marin Permit. Gross recoverable reserves are shown to be between five and six million barrels of oil and approximately 14 million barrels of oil in…