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Source: African Union (AU) | Apr 20, 2024

Joint Press Release The African Risk Capacity Heading for its Fourteenth Session of the Conference of the Parties

The session, which will run from 22 – 23 April 2024 at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will convene Senior Government Officials on the first day and a Ministerial Session on the second day

The African Risk Capacity, jointly with the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE), the coordinating Department within the African Union (AU) Commission for ARC Agency matters, are preparing for the 14th session of the Conference of the Parties (CoP 14). The session, which will run from…

Source: United Nations Secretary-General | Apr 20, 2024

Secretary-General appoints James T. Bot of Nigeria United Nations Resident Coordinator in Comoros

Mr. Bot has more than 20 years of experience in humanitarian affairs and response, development, project management, business development and peacekeeping

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed James T. Bot of Nigeria as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Comoros, with the host Government’s approval. His start date is tomorrow. Mr. Bot has more than 20 years of experience in humanitarian affairs and response, development, project management, business development and…

Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates | Apr 19, 2024

North Africa Regional Ministerial Conference : Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Nasser Bourita Delivers a Speech

Mr. Nasser Bourita affirmed that the African identity is deeply rooted in Morocco’s institutions and political choices, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita delivered, on Thursday, 18 April, 2024 by videoconference, a speech during the North Africa regional ministerial conference under the theme of “Pan-Africanism and Migration”. On this oocasion, Mr. Nasser Bourita affirmed that the African identity is deeply…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Apr 19, 2024

President Ruto: General Ogolla Served his Country Diligently

General Ogolla passed on yesterday while on duty, following the crash of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) helicopter in Sindar, Elgeyo-Marakwet County

President William Ruto has condoled with the family of the late Chief of the Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla at their home in Nairobi. General Ogolla passed on yesterday while on duty, following the crash of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) helicopter in Sindar, Elgeyo-Marakwet County. In his message of…

Source: African Union (AU) | Apr 19, 2024

E-Symposium marks 20 years of civil society engagement with the African Union through Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC)

The symposium convened key stakeholders and representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs) across Africa

The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU-ECOSOCC) hosted an enriching E-Symposium on 18th April, 2024, under the theme "ECOSOCC Beyond 20: Redefining the Role of Civil Society in the African Union Ecosystem." The symposium is one of the key engagements in the build up to the 20th anniversary commemorations scheduled…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) | Apr 19, 2024

Collaborating for Success in Inter-Regional Efforts to Eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)

The first five-year PPR Global Eradication Programme (PPR GEP) laid the groundwork, and insights gained during this period have informed the development of operational guides

The worldwide effort to combat Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is about to reach a defining moment with the upcoming Inter-Regional Economic Community Meeting. The event, organized by AU-IBAR and the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, from April 21st to 24th, 2024, with the objective…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland | Apr 19, 2024

European Union Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, and Sudan

The foreign ministers will discuss the increasingly tense regional situation, the role of the EU, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, access to humanitarian aid and the revival of the political peace process

EU foreign ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 22 April. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting. The EU foreign and defence ministers will debate Russian aggression against Ukraine in their joint session. The ministers will focus on the EU’s military support for Ukraine, the…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine | Apr 19, 2024

Maksym Subkh took part in the official opening ceremony of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Rwanda

The ceremony was attended by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda Clementine Mukeka

On April 18, Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh, as part of his tour of African countries, paid a working visit to Kigali in order to officially open the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Rwanda. The ceremony was attended by Permanent Secretary…

Source: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) | Apr 19, 2024

Chair of the Military Committee visits North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Partner Algeria

In Algiers, Admiral Bauer met with senior officials and military authorities

From 17 to 19 April 2024, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, visited Algeria upon the invitation of General Said Chanegriha, Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army. In Algiers, Admiral Bauer met with senior officials and military authorities. He also delivered a speech at…

Source: State House Seychelles | Apr 19, 2024

Seychelles: President Ramkalawan meets Seychellois Community living in Greece

The President expressed pride in meeting them in Greece and shared with them some of the recent developments happening in Seychelle

Whilst in Athens, Greece attending the 9th Our Ocean Conference, President Wavel Ramkalawan also took the opportunity to meet with some of the members of the Seychellois community working and living in Greece. The small gathering was held at the Seychelles Honourary Consul office in Athens, whereby the Seychellois present…

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