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Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | May 16, 2024

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the European Union Together for the Road to Schuman Forum on Security and Defence in Abuja

The forum which was under the theme “Reducing vulnerabilities through partnerships”, functioned as a preparatory event for the main Schuman Forum on Security and Defence, scheduled for 28 and 29 May in Brussels

The European Union Delegation to Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) under the Office of the National Security Adviser, organised the Abuja “Road to Schuman Forum on Security and Defence” on May 15, 2024, at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Abuja, Nigeria. The forum which was under…

Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) | May 16, 2024

Médecins sans frontières (MSF) phases out activities in Benue

Over the last six years, MSF collaborated with the Ministry of Health to ensure free access to a range of basic healthcare services for displaced people in Mbawa, Ortese, Naka and Agagbe camps and host communities

After six years of providing medical humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people in Benue state, Nigeria, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has taken the difficult decision to phase out our activities. By the end of June, basic healthcare and decentralised activities will be concluded. Family planning and sexual and reproductive healthcare…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | May 16, 2024

Kenya, Uganda Sign Agreements to Strengthen Ties

The agreement will enable Uganda to import refined petroleum commodities directly from the producer countries

Kenya and Uganda have today signed a tripartite agreement on the importation and transit of petroleum products through the two countries. President William Ruto said the agreement will enable Uganda to import refined petroleum commodities directly from the producer countries. Speaking when he hosted President Yoweri Museveni for a State…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) | May 16, 2024

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Boosts Justice Delivery with Groundbreaking Workshop in Gogrial West

The sessions, facilitated by the High Court President and Director of Legal Affairs, delved into crucial topics such as criminal law principles, handling gender issues, and protecting children's rights

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently concluded a three-day workshop for justice actors in Gogrial West county, Warrap state. Led by the UN Peacekeeping mission’s Rule of Law and Security Institutions Section (RoLSIS), with support from its Gender Affairs Unit and United Nations Police (UNPOL) the transformative…

Source: World Health Organization - Uganda | May 16, 2024

Health financing experts discuss needed reforms to ensure high performance and resilient health Systems in Uganda

The goal is to ensure that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need without facing financial hardship whilst receiving needed health services

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), convened a 2-day roundtable discussion to reflect on priority strategies and reforms to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable and effective financing of health in Uganda. The event brought together health financing experts from various government ministries, departments and…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia | May 16, 2024

Liberia: President Boakai Applauds the Kingdom of Norway on Constitution Day Observance

He expressed his earnest desire that under his administration, these relations will further evolve to encompass collaborative ventures for the benefits between our respective peoples

The President of the Republic of Liberia His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Liberia and in his own name extended warmest felicitations to His Majesty King Harald V, the Government, and people of the of Kingdom of Norway on the…

Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa | May 16, 2024

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States validate roadmap to leverage sustainable agricultural mechanization for climate smart agriculture

Of the more than 360 million inhabitants in Southern Africa, an estimated 70% are dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods and agriculture is the backbone of most economies in the region

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) hosted a regional workshop from 14-16 May 2024 to review and validate the draft Roadmap to Leverage Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization for Climate Smart Agriculture (SAM4CSA) in Southern Africa. The workshop brought together representatives…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | May 16, 2024

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) collaborates with Member States towards a harmonized regional tourism sector

At the technical meeting, participants will draft the operational texts for these mechanisms, establish the structure and modalities for their operation, and develop the monitoring and evaluation processes

The ECOWAS Directorate of Private Sector has convened experts and stakeholders from both the private and government sectors of the tourism industry for a five-day meeting in Abuja, Nigeria. The focus of the meeting is on the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for ECOTOUR 19-29 and the ECOWAS Tourism Accommodation Regulator,…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) | May 16, 2024

World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes the United Kingdom Government's £3 million contribution towards Malawi’s El Niño Appeal

This critical support promptly addresses the urgent and escalating El Nino drought-induced humanitarian needs

The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a generous contribution of £3 million (USD 3.7 million) from the United Kingdom to the El Niño response appeal in Malawi. This critical support promptly addresses the urgent and escalating El Nino drought-induced humanitarian needs. The United Kingdom's contribution will profoundly impact the lives…

Source: Amnesty International | May 16, 2024

Tunisia: Repressive crackdown on civil society organizations following months of escalating violence against migrants and refugees

Tunisian authorities have since 3 May arrested, summoned and investigated the heads, former staff or members of at least 12 organizations over unclear accusations including “financial crimes” for providing aid to migrants

Over the past two weeks, the Tunisian government has launched an unprecedented repressive clampdown against migrants, refugees, and human rights defenders working to protect their rights, as well as journalists, said Amnesty International today. This comes less than two weeks after a high-level coordination meeting with the Italian Ministry of…

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