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The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Late Justice Yvonne Makgoro honoured with Special Official Funeral Category

Justice Mokgoro, one of the first Justices to be appointed to the Constitutional Court when it was established in 1994, was also the first black woman judge of the apex court

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late retired Constitutional Justice Yvonne Mokgoro be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1. Justice Mokgoro, who was an Esteemed Member of the Order of the Baobab, passed away on 9 May 2024 at the age of 73. In recognition of her…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Vocational Training for Foster Families

The Ministry has been working in collaboration with the Ministries of Tourism and Education to enhance the socio-economic well-being of foster families

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has provided six months of vocational training to 219 foster families. Mr. Gebrea Fesehaye, a representative from the Social Welfare unit at the Ministry, reported that the training covered various skills, including cloth design, catering, sewing, and weaving. The participants included 21 individuals…

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Eritrea: Photo Exhibition Marks Independence Day Anniversary

The exhibition showcases the remarkable role of Eritrean women in the national struggle for independence and in defending the country’s sovereignty

A photo exhibition organized by the National Union of Eritrean Women has been inaugurated today in celebration of the 33rd Independence Day anniversary. The event took place at the premises of the National Union and was officially opened by Ms. Askalu Menkorios, Minister of Tourism, in the presence of Ministers,…

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    • Regional launch of the fourth continental biennial review report on agricultural growth and transformation and the preliminary consultation on ECOWAS Agriculture Policy (ECOWAP)/POST Malabo agenda
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Regional launch of the fourth continental biennial review report on agricultural growth and transformation and the preliminary consultation on ECOWAS Agriculture Policy (ECOWAP)/POST Malabo agenda

The event, which incorporated online and offline participation with a total of 98 participants, was held on the 16th and 17th of May 2024

The Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the national and regional stakeholders of the agriculture sector, the African Union, and representatives of the sector’s six stakeholder groups convened to officially launch the fourth Biennial Review on agricultural growth and transformation and…

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    • Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) senior trade officials convene in Abuja to validate regional instruments to foster Economic integration
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) senior trade officials convene in Abuja to validate regional instruments to foster Economic integration

The overall objective of the 2-day meeting was to review, validate, and recommend regional trade policy instruments to the Ministers of Trade and Industry

Senior Trade Officials from ECOWAS Member States gathered in Abuja, Nigeria, from 15th to 16th May 2024 to consider regional instruments towards enhancing regional economic integration and trade. The overall objective of the 2-day meeting was to review, validate, and recommend regional trade policy instruments to the Ministers of Trade…

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    • Regional Tourism Experts adopts new regulation for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Tourist Accommodation Establishments
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Regional Tourism Experts adopts new regulation for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Tourist Accommodation Establishments

The ECOWAS Commission committed to organizing capacity-building sessions for national classification commissions and regulatory structures, establishing a harmonized tourism satellite account for member countries

At the conclusion of the three-day meeting of Tourism Experts and the Private Sector on the Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanisms of ECOTOUR 19-29, participants from Member States adopted several key resolutions. The private sector was tasked with formulating a request for funding for ECOTOUR 19-29 activities, identifying and seeking the…

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    • Aissa shelters with her family in an abandoned and looted fire station in Zalingei, Central Darfur. They were forced to flee their homes in early November 2023 as fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) began in the Al-Hasahisa camp. Sudan, 5 April 2024. MSF/JUAN CARLOS TOMASI
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Sudan: People abandoned amidst horrific violence and humanitarian void in Central Darfur

Amid the large-scale violence in Sudan, healthcare workers and facilities have been attacked and looted, leaving large portions of the health system damaged or non-functional

As the fighting in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) began in April 2023, the displaced people of Al-Hasahisa camp, in Zalingei, capital of Central Darfur state, found themselves caught in the crossfire. According to the United Nations, by November, the camp had been besieged by RSF…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
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Tunisia: Deepening Civil Society Crackdown

Authorities Target Refugee and Migrant Rights Groups, Activists and Journalists

Update May 17, 2024: On May 16, Saadia Mosbah and at least two people connected to Terre d'Asile Tunisie (Land of Asylum Tunisia) appeared before a judge and were placed in pretrial detention.  Tunisian authorities have arrested at least nine people amid escalating government actions in recent weeks to muzzle free…

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Ghana: New Senegalese Leader Visits Ghana; Extols Pres Akufo-Addo’s Pan African Ideals

On 24th March this year, Faye, 44, won Presidential elections in Senegal and was sworn into office on 2nd April

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Friday, 17th May 2024, received the new President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who is on a day’s working visit to Ghana. His visit to Ghana marks a significant milestone in the enduring friendship and cooperation between…

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Ghana: Northern Regional House Of Chiefs Praises Dr Bawumia For Development In The Northern Region

Dr. Bawumia, who is also the NPP Flagbearer for this year's election, is in the Northern Region, as part of his nationwide engagements with key stakeholders, including traditional leaders

The Northern Regional House of Chiefs, has commended the government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for numerous development projects the region has seen since the government assumed office. Dr. Bawumia, who is also the NPP Flagbearer for this year's election, is in the…