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Save the Children
Source: Save the Children |

Nigeria: One in six children set to go hungry as kidnappings, conflict and rising prices push food out of reach

The number of hungry children is 25% higher than the same period in 2023

Around one in six – or 15.6 million – children in Nigeria are facing hunger in the lead up to the lean season starting in June, according to a new analysis by Save the Children. The number of hungry children is 25% higher than the same period in 2023, and…

Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

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Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

United Kingdom (UK)-Rwanda asylum law: United Nations (UN) leaders warn of harmful consequences

The new legislation is the third in a series of progressively restrictive UK laws that have eroded access to refugee protection in the UK since 2022

Following the passage of the “Safety of Rwanda” Bill by the UK Parliament, two UN leaders have again sounded the alarm on the harmful impact it will have on global responsibility-sharing, human rights and refugee protection. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and Volker Türk, the UN High…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Deputy President Shipokosa Mashatile in the United Arab Emirates on a Working Visit

The Deputy President’s visit to the UAE is aimed at building and strengthening bilateral relations, particularly increasing economic and knowledge exchange between the two states

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is undertaking a Working Visit to Dubai and Abu-Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 22 - 25 April 2024.  The Deputy President’s visit to the UAE is aimed at building and strengthening bilateral relations, particularly increasing economic and knowledge exchange between the two states. …

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Tayebwa pledges support towards malaria fight

He tasked the Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng to take a position on spraying and larviciding as one of the interventions in the fight against the malaria epidemic

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has said that he will rally Members of Parliament (MPs) to prioritise malaria prevention and control in the 2024/2025 financial year budget. "This year we have put Shs25 billion in the budget for malaria testing kits. I think this is the first time, it is…

Energy Capital & Power

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Panoro Energy to Champion Investment in Gabon’s Sector at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024

The independent E&P company is leading infrastructure-led exploration, having fast-tracked the DHBSM-1H well at the Hibiscus South field into production just five months after discovery

Panoro Energy Senior Advisor Tim O’Hanlon will engage in an exclusive fireside chat at next month's Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum, focusing on unlocking opportunities within Gabon’s energy sector. Panoro Energy is leading infrastructure-led exploration and appraisal offshore Gabon, leveraging existing infrastructure to fast-track development of low-cost barrels.…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrea: Petrified Tree Discovered in Adi-Kinzinab

This discovery is part of broader ecosystem findings across the country and might provide evidence of the migration of large mammals that occurred 27 million years ago

Dr. Tsegai Medin, head of Research and Ancient Heritage at the Commission of Culture and Sports, announced the discovery of a petrified tree in Adi-Kinzinab, located in the Adi-Quala sub-zone. Dr. Tsegai highlighted that this discovery is part of broader ecosystem findings across the country and might provide evidence of…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrean Athlete Nazareth Woldu Wins Vienna Marathon

This victory has also earned Nazareth a spot at the upcoming Paris Olympics, scheduled for July this year

Eritrean athlete Nazareth Woldu, who holds the national record for marathons, triumphed at the 41st Vienna Marathon, which took place on April 21st. Nazareth completed the race in 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 8 seconds, outpacing her nearest competitor, a Kenyan athlete, by 2 minutes and 14 seconds. This victory…

UN News
Source: UN News |

Airlines urged not to facilitate United Kingdom-Rwanda asylum transfers

Airlines should be held responsible if they assist in the removal of asylum seekers from the UK

Two years ago, London announced the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP), now referred to as the UK-Rwanda Asylum Partnership, which stated that asylum seekers in the UK would be sent to Rwanda before their cases could be heard. The national Rwandan asylum system would then consider their need for international…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Minister of Electricity to Visit Medupi and Matimba Power Stations

The visit will commence at Medupi power station where the Minister will inspect progress on the installation of a second hand Stator

The Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will today, 23 April 2024, visit Medupi and Matimba power stations in Lephalale.  The visit will commence at Medupi power station where the Minister will inspect progress on the installation of a second hand Stator which was procured from the Netherlands to  refurbished unit…

Government of UK
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Rwanda Bill to become law in major illegal migration milestone

Final phase of implementing the flagship policy to commence, marking a crucial step in the global response to illegal migration

UK government efforts to stop the boats and tackle illegal migration took a major step forward, after the Safety of Rwanda Bill completed its passage through Parliament overnight, Monday 22 April.   The Bill’s passing means the government can enter the final phase of operational planning to get flights off the…