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United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)
Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) |

On World Press Freedom Day, United Nations Highlights Somali Media Coverage of Climate Challenges

In Somalia, the United Nations supports civil society to engage on the nexus between human rights and climate change

Marking World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations in Somalia highlighted the important work Somali journalists carry out in reporting on the climate challenges facing their country and encouraged increased coverage. “Somalia is on the frontline of climate change, with the climate crisis affecting the lives of millions of Somalis,…

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

Youth Startup Academy in Uganda graduates 40 start-ups

The start-ups have undergone intensive bootcamps, which brought the needed skills and resources to launch and grow successful ventures and seek potential investments

During the SWARM Summit in Uganda on 25 and 26 April 2024 in Kampala, Hive Colab, a technology incubator, celebrated the graduation of 40 start-ups from the Youth Startup Academy Uganda (YSAU).  The SWARM Summit, themed "The Future is Now: Emerging Trends Shaping Startup Ecosystems”, highlighted Uganda's young and innovative minds and aimed…

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

Morocco: His Majesty the King Congratulates Polish President on National Day

His Majesty the King takes this opportunity to commend the steadily growing relations rooted in friendship and close cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Poland

His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, on the occasion of his country's National Day. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His warmest congratulations to Duda and His sincere wishes of progress and prosperity to the friendly Polish…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Uphold Kenya Defence Forces’ (KDF’s) Stellar Reputation, President Ruto to New Command

KDF has a rich history of unwavering dedication, commitment and discipline that have positioned Kenya in a very positive manner

President William Ruto has asked the newly appointed top command of the Kenya Defence Forces to uphold the institution’s integrity and professionalism. The President said KDF has a rich history of unwavering dedication, commitment and discipline that have positioned Kenya in a very positive manner. “Our KDF has a history…

The World Bank Group
Source: The World Bank Group |

New classrooms built and teachers trained to help bring schools up to standard

15,280 primary school teachers were trained in the use of the new reading and mathematics textbooks

The World Bank’s financing of the Basic Education Quality and Equity Improvement Project (PAQEEB) has provided more than 2,000,000 basic education students, including 1,100,000 girls, with new classrooms; 76,965 girls from the most disadvantaged areas received school uniforms for the start of the 2022-2023 school year; 15,280 primary school teachers…

Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion
Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

Liberia: President Boakai Leads Delegation to the United States-Africa Business Summit in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Liberia’s participation in the US Africa Business Summit will expand and strengthen its bilateral relations with the United States

The President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., will lead the Official Liberian delegation to the US-Africa Business Summit scheduled to take place in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, from May 6-9, 2024.  The Summit which is an annual event, brings together key business and government leaders from…

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

Iran Foreign Minister leaves for Gambia to participate in Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit

The OIC summit, slated to be held on Saturday and Sunday, is mainly themed “Promoting Unity and Solidarity Through Dialogue for Sustainable Development”

Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amirabdollahian, leading a delegation, left Tehran for the Gambian capital Banjul earlier on Friday to take part in the 15th Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The OIC summit, slated to be held on Saturday and Sunday, is mainly themed “Promoting Unity…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

World Food Programme (WFP) warns time is running out to prevent starvation in Darfur as violence in El Fasher escalates

Civilians in El Fasher and the wider Darfur region are already facing devastating levels of hunger, yet deliveries of food assistance have been intermittent due to fighting and endless bureaucratic hurdles

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that time is running out to prevent starvation in Darfur as intensifying clashes in North Darfur’s capital El Fasher hinder efforts to deliver vital food assistance into the region. Civilians in El Fasher and the wider Darfur region are already facing devastating…

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) |

Grave concern over civilians cut off from life-saving aid in Sudan

Humanitarian partners also need more support to boost their capacity to respond

Over a year since the start of the war in Sudan, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, remains extremely concerned about shocking levels of violence and devastating humanitarian and protection risks as many areas across the country remain beyond the reach of aid organizations. For the first time since the conflict…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Iceland and World Food Programme (WFP) support Sierra Leone Government School Meals programme in Bonthe District

This programme will support 38 women Farmer Based Organizations, offering training, agricultural inputs and market opportunities to 1,140 women

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a generous contribution of US$1.4 million from the Government of Iceland to provide nutritious meals to 36,000 school children in 167 public schools in Bum, Imperri, Kpanda Kemo, Sittia, Sogbeni and Yawbeko chiefdoms, Bonthe district. WFP in partnership with the Ministry…