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Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran |

Iran Foreign Minister (FM) meets Algeria counterpart in New York

The top Algerian diplomat also appreciated the role of the Iranian president in the summit of OPEC gas producing countries and their political consultations

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Ataf as he continued his diplomatic consultations in New York. In the meeting Amirabdollahian and Ataf discussed the latest regional and international developments as well as bilateral relations. Amirabdollahian thanked Algeria for its warm hospitality toward Iran’s president during…

UNICEF Nigeria
Source: UNICEF Nigeria |

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Nigerian Media Leaders Sign Groundbreaking Partnership to Boost Children's Rights Advocacy

The collaboration will focus on advocacy and awareness campaigns, capacity building for journalists, shared research, recognition of impactful media contributions, and influencing policy to support children's rights

In a significant move to advance the rights and welfare of children in Nigeria, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Nigerian Guild of Editors, and the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This partnership aims to leverage media's influential power to promote…

International Trade Centre

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Investment Forum shows opportunities in West Africa

Togo Prime Minister Victoire Tomegah Dogbé opened the forum, held under the theme ‘Transforming ECOWAS Communities in a Challenging Environment’

The forum gathered leaders in government, finance and business from across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). They unpacked ways that investment can improve farming and food security across West Africa. The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) hosted the event in Lome, Togo, from 4 to…

U.S. Embassy in Cameroon
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Cameroon: America in 3 Days Event Showcases United States (U.S.) Embassy Opportunities in Douala

The 3-day outreach event, which was hosted at Institut Universitaire de la Côte (IUC), provided valuable insights into the resources and opportunities offered by the U.S. Embassy and drew nearly 2000 attendees

From April 17 to 19, 2024, the U.S. Embassy introduced residents of Douala and surrounding localities to “America in 3 Days.” The 3-day outreach event, which was hosted at Institut Universitaire de la Côte (IUC), provided valuable insights into the resources and opportunities offered by the U.S. Embassy and drew…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of South Africa

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Job Fair 2024 of Chinese-Invested Enterprises in South Africa a Massive Success

Around 2800 job seekers attended the fair, with many securing placements

The Job Fair 2024 of Chinese-Invested Enterprises in South Africa organized by the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Association (SACETA) took place in Johannesburg on April 16, 2024. Around 2 800 job seekers attended the fair, with many securing placements. Opening the fair, Chargé d'affaires Li Zhigang said the job…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Zambia

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Ambassador Du Xiaohui Meets with Dr. Oliver Kalabo, Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet of Zambia

China will work with Zambia to implement the important consensus reached by the two Heads of State and ensure the success of all the celebration activities throughout the year

On April 18, Ambassador Du Xiaohui met with Dr. Oliver Kalabo, Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet of Zambia. Amb. Isabelle Lemba, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice and Chair of the Zambia@60 Steering Committee, was present. Dr. Kalabo introduced the overall design of the celebration of Zambia’s 60 years of independence. Amb. Du said that 2024…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
Source: Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) |

Joint Press Release | Supporting Immediate Emergency Response for Cross Border Communities in Eastern Africa

Given the interconnectivity and the frequent emergencies in the region, including public health outbreaks such as Ebola, Marburg, cholera, and yellow fever among others, enhancing cross-border collaboration is crucial

To strengthen regional cross-border Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) readiness during public health emergencies, Africa CDC, UNICEF, IFRC, and WHO (the Collective Service core partners) as well as IOM, READY and the UK-PHRST, organized a simulation-based training from 15th to 19th April 2024 in Mombasa, Kenya. This training aims to bolster…

UN News
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War in Sudan is ‘a crisis of epic proportions’ as atrocities abound

The year-long ongoing war in Sudan is “a crisis of epic proportions”, and the world must rethink the way it supports the Sudanese people amid rampant atrocities against civilians and no end in sight, top UN and African Union officials warned the Security Council on Friday

The Sudanese people have endured “unbearable suffering” since the conflict started just over a year ago when an outbreak of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) “brutally interrupted the political transition”, Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, said. “This is…

African Union (AU)
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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…

United Nations Secretary-General
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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…