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United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)

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Africa: Finance and foreign ministers call for remaking the international financial system in the interest of developing countries

First Preparatory Committee meeting of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development concludes in Addis Ababa with renewed focus on bridging gaps in SDG financing and delivering international financial architecture reform

Dozens of finance and foreign ministers met this week to call for radical action to reform the international financial architecture, empower developing countries in international institutions and channel trillions of dollars towards sustainable development in Africa and other developing countries.   Nine years after the historic agreement on financing for development,…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) Inaugurates Solarization of Three Hospitals in Ghana

These projects mark a significant step forward in enhancing the quality of healthcare services in the region

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) is proud to announce the inauguration of solarization projects at three hospitals in Ghana. These projects include a 61KWp system at Finney Hospital, a 21KWp system at Barnor Memorial Hospital, and a 30KWp system at Mother-Love Hospital. Developed and implemented…

Amnesty International
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Tunisia: Amnesty International’s Secretary General denounces rollback of human rights upon concluding four-day visit

The Tunisian authorities did not respond to requests for meetings with the Amnesty International delegation led by Agnès Callamard during her visit from 16 to 19 July

Upon completing a four-day visit to Tunisia, in which she met with human rights defenders, civil society representatives, the Tunisian Judges Association, lawyers, political parties, journalists, victims of human rights violations and families of arbitrarily detained people, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard said: “It is alarming and distressing to…

Merck Foundation

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Merck Foundation Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meet Botswana President & First Lady to launch long term partnership to build healthcare capacity, stop infertility Stigma & Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Support girl education in Botswana

Merck Foundation is also working closely with Botswana First Lady to inspire girls and sensitize communities about the importance of girl education

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) declared Botswana First Lady as Ambassador of “More than a Mother” to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, stop GBV and support girl education; Merck Foundation Chairperson & CEO meet Botswana President and First Lady to acknowledge their Alumni and Award winners; Merck Foundation marking strong milestone of Transforming Patient…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Children’s Parliament calls for end to hunger, malnutrition

A motion on ending hunger and malnutrition was debated, with many speakers calling for policy reforms, sensitisation, and development to eradicate hunger and malnutrition

The second National Children's Parliament has proposed agricultural development and sensitisation as a strategy to address the hunger and malnutrition crisis in the country.   The Children’s Parliament sat on Friday, 26 July 2024, at Parliament House under the theme “A call to end child hunger and malnutrition,” where Ms…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Aleper eulogised for uniting Karamoja

Aleper died on the morning of Tuesday, 23 July 2024 after his car was involved in an accident along the Tirinyi Highway while travelling to Kampala

Members of Parliament have eulogised the late Hon.  Simon Peter Aleper and described him as a rock that was unshakable and a uniting factor for Karamoja and Uganda. During a special sitting on Thursday, 25 July 2024, the MPs, through a motion tabled by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja remembered Aleper…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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Call for the 2024-2025 Fellowship for Young African Professionals

The program aims to engage young Africans in skill and capacity development for Africa's social dimensions

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has announced the opening for applications for the "ECA Fellowships for Young African Professionals." The program aims to engage young Africans in skill and capacity development for Africa's social dimensions. It focuses on training and mentorship to cultivate highly skilled human capital…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Uganda: Northern Corridor Integration Projects Drive Regional Progress

The transit module is ready for deployment, pending final integration efforts

Day 2 of the ongoing Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs), cluster meetings for Single Customs Territory and the Technical Officials’ Meeting of the Immigration, Tourism, Trade, Labour, and Services (ITTLS) Cluster at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Kigali, marked a pivotal moment in implementation of the directives from the 14th…

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
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South Sudan eyes Water Convention accession for stronger water governance and development opportunities

South Sudan indicated it is seeking to unlock major infrastructure projects and development resources as well as to limit flooding

South Sudan, the world’s newest nation and a landlocked country in Eastern Central Africa, is situated in the middle of the basin of the Nile River, Africa’s longest river. Sharing significant transboundary wetlands, experiencing annual catastrophic floods and droughts and facing immense development and humanitarian challenges, South Sudan views strengthened…

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Windhoek, Republic of Namibia
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Strengthening Fisheries Cooperation: Indonesian Ambassador Meets with Angolan Minister of Fisheries

The strengthening of fisheries cooperation between Indonesia and Namibia can be pursued through the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

During his working visit to Angola, Ambassador Wisnu Edi Pratignyo, met with Carmen Sacramento Neto, the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, on Thursday, July 25. The two discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the fisheries sector. “The Indonesian government has provided development aid in the form of land fisheries…