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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 27, 2024

Eritrean Delegation Participates at Euro-Asia Economic Forum

The objective of the forum was to encourage university students, youth, and researchers and to create a common understanding between university students from across the world

An Eritrean delegation led by Mr. Petros Tsegai, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, participated in the 14th Euro-Asia Economic Forum held in Petersburg from 22 to 24 April. The forum was organized in cooperation with the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, Ural Economics University, and the Petersburg Municipality.…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles | Apr 27, 2024

Seychelles: Presentation of Credentials by Ambassador Racombo to His Royal Highness of Luxembourg

Discussions focused on the development of the Blue Economy, Climate Change effects, Maritime Security issues

On the 25th of April 2024, Mr. Kenneth Racombo, Seychelles resident Ambassador in Brussels, presented his credentials to the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, His Royal Highness Henri of Luxembourg. During the ceremony, Ambassador Racombo had the opportunity to discuss various issues of shared interests to both countries. Discussions focused on the…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | Apr 27, 2024

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa's (ECA) Claver Gatete urges youth to raise their voice in shaping Africa’s development

70 percent of the population in Africa are young people and that by 2030, 42 percent of the global youth will be from Africa

Economic Commission for Africa, Executive Secretary, Claver Gatete, has challenged African youth to raise their voice in shaping the future development of the continent ahead of the Summit of the Future. Opening the African Youth Consultative Forum on the UN Summit for Future held in Addis Ababa, Mr. Gatete, emphasized…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | Apr 27, 2024

Africa’s youth urged to advocate for multilateralism to secure a better future

Safe spaces for civil engagement of young people were needed and these can come about by having a strong multilateral system that protects human rights

Young people should participate in the reform of the United Nations system to deepen global cooperation and protect their interests, the Assistant Secretary-General of Youth Affairs, Felipe Paullier, has said. In a keynote address at the African Youth Consultative Forum on the UN Summit of the Future 2024 held in Addis Ababa,…

Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) | Apr 26, 2024

Administrator Samantha Power Concludes Her Visit to Angola

The Administrator, Deputy Secretary, and U.S. Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi were the highest ranking U.S. government officials to go from Luanda

On April 25, Administrator Samantha Power and Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma concluded a three day trip to Angola with a visit to Benguela Province and the Port of Lobito. The Administrator, Deputy Secretary, and U.S. Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi were the highest ranking U.S.…

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines | Apr 26, 2024

Philippines Ambassador to Kenya discusses Blue Economy, Potential Investments, People-to-People Exchanges with Mombasa Officials

Ambassador Tang commended Governor Nassir and the county government for their efforts to bring development to the citizens of Mombasa

Philippine Ambassador to Kenya Marie Charlotte G. Tang paid a courtesy call on Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir of Mombasa County during her visit to the city of Mombasa on 21-23 April 2024. The two officials discussed their shared interest in the blue economy, with the Philippines being an archipelagic country…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa | Apr 26, 2024

Boosting efforts to transform care for severe chronic diseases in Africa

In the African region, healthcare services for severe NCDs are predominantly confined to major urban centres, leaving countless individuals without sufficient care and burdened with high financial costs

Health experts from across Africa, policymakers, civil society organizations and partners meeting for the first-ever conference on strengthening efforts to address the burden of severe chronic disease have called for increased recognition of the emergency presented by noncommunicable diseases and the premature deaths they cause. The International Conference on PEN-Plus…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Apr 26, 2024

Uganda: Tayebwa appreciates Rotary

Tayebwa called on Ugandans to copy Rotarians and utilise their time effectively if they are to be successful

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has appreciated Rotary for applying their time appropriately to inspire people and intervening to help the most vulnerable people. Speaking at the opening of the 99th District Conference Assembly (DCA) held at Speke Hotel Munyonyo, Tayebwa called on Ugandans to copy Rotarians and utilise their…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Apr 26, 2024

Uganda: Speaker Among Praises Late Kagezi as Beacon of Justice

Speaker Among made the remarks during the Seventh memorial lecture in honour of the former acting Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has praised former state prosecutor, Joan Kagezi as a beacon of justice, a guardian of rule of law and a fearless warrior who diligently handled very serious cases before her assassination in 2015. At the time of her death, Kagezi was the lead prosecutor of…

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia | Apr 26, 2024

Addressing Ethiopia's humanitarian needs: Urgent action needed to save lives

On April 16, 2024, global leaders and representatives from international organizations, UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, for the High-level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Situation in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is facing one of its most severe humanitarian crises in recent history, with millions of lives at risk due to widespread hunger, disease outbreaks, conflict, and climate-related challenges. As the situation continues to deteriorate, urgent action is needed to prevent further suffering and loss of life. On April 16,…