Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi receives the Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service

The meeting focused on the regional situation, primarily ways to achieve stability in the Middle East amid the crisis in the Gaza Strip and the escalating tension in the region

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation, Sergei Naryshkin, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting was attended by Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Abbas Kamel. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting focused…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Angola |

From crisis to collaboration: Reducing meningitis mortality in Huambo province, Angola

Between January and December 2023, Angola recorded a significant increase in suspected cases of meningitis, with 68,169 cases and 169 deaths

It’s early morning, but Soba Arão Moma, a traditional leader in Benfica neighbourhood in Huambo province, Angola, is already interacting with residents and handing out leaflets. His mission is clear: to ensure everyone is fully informed about the meningitis outbreak affecting Angola’s Huambo province and that no sick children are…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Ethiopia Strengthens Emergency Response with One Health Rapid Response Team Training

This initiative demonstrates Ethiopia's unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health

Ethiopia has taken a significant step forward in fortifying its emergency response capabilities through the implementation of the One Health Rapid Response Team (OHRRT) training. Organized by key stakeholders including the World Health Organization (WHO), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), and the National One Health Steering Committee.  This initiative…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria |

World Health Organization (WHO), Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) partner to accelerate primary healthcare revitalization in Nigeria

The signing ceremony by WHO Representative in Nigeria Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, and Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of PSHAN, Dr Tinuola Akinbolagbe, which took place on 4 April 2024

As part of the innovative drive towards transforming primary healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) under the "Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Program (ADHFP)”. The signing ceremony by WHO Representative in Nigeria Dr Walter…

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    • Hua Liu, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, signed Uganda’s Country Programme Framework (CPF) for the period of 2024-2029. (Photo: J. O'Brien/IAEA)
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Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) |

Uganda Signs its Fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024-2029

A CPF is the frame of reference for the medium-term planning of technical cooperation between a Member State and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, and Hua Liu, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, signed Uganda’s Country Programme Framework (CPF) for the period of 2024-2029 on 16 February 2024. A CPF is the frame of reference for the medium-term…

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) |

Ethiopia High-Level Pledging Event: Government of Ethiopia and International Partners Meet in Geneva to Boost Humanitarian Funding for Ethiopia

Some 4.5 million people have fled their homes and there is rising concern for the provision of public health and protection

With the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia now critical, the Government of Ethiopia and international partners meet today in Geneva to raise international support as the country’s UN-backed $3.24 billion humanitarian response plan for 2024 remains less than 5 per cent funded. The Governments of Ethiopia and the United Kingdom -…

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    • Inauguration of the regional office of the African Development Bank Group in Yaoundé, symbolizing a new chapter in regional development
    • African Development Bank Group Vice President in charge of Regional Development, Regional Integration and Service Delivery, Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade; the General Manager of the Bank's regional office for Central Africa, Serge N'Guessan; Cameroon's Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute; and the Minister of Economy, Planning, and Territorial Administration, Alassane Alamine Mey, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Bank Group's new Central Africa office in Yaoundé
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Cameroon: African Development Bank bolsters Central Africa presence with inauguration of new regional office in Yaoundé

Situated in the Golf district, the six-storey regional office building is equipped with 130 workstations, several meeting rooms, and a clinic

In a move that reaffirms its commitment to Central Africa’s development course, the African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) has inaugurated an ultramodern regional office building in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Joseph Dion Ngute, Prime Minister of Cameroon, and Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, the Bank Group's Vice-President for the Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery…

Source: European Union External Action |

European External Action Service (EEAS): High Representative Josep Borrell nominated new Heads of EU Delegations for the upcoming diplomatic rotation

MELLADO PASCUA Diego has been nominated as the EU Ambassador to Algeria

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of Delegation, Heads of Office, Chargés d’affaires a.i. of the European Union for the upcoming diplomatic rotation at the EU delegations worldwide. The appointment process of the nominees will be formalized following…

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    • Empresa Nacional de Seguros de Angola (ENSA) Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Gold Sponsor
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Empresa Nacional de Seguros de Angola (ENSA) Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 as Gold Sponsor

As Angola’s oil and gas sector continues to expand, insurance companies are poised to play aa key role in supporting the industry’s growth

Angolan insurance company ENSA has joined the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – the country’s premier event for the industry – as a gold sponsor. ENSA’s return to the conference signals a strong commitment to providing financial and insurance support for oil and gas operations and is expected to…