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Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

South Africa: Statement on Workers’ Day by the Presiding Officers of Parliament

This year, as we mark 30 years of democratic governance, we are reminded of the monumental strides made towards justice and equality, driven by the resilience and tenacity of our workers and trade unions

As we celebrate Workers' Day, the Acting Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Lechesa Tsenoli, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos Masondo, extend their heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to the workers of South Africa.  This year, as we mark 30 years of democratic governance, we…

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation, Mid-Term Review under Flexible Credit Line Arrangement, First Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility and Rephasing of Access under Resilience and Sustainability Facility with Morocco

The Moroccan economy continued to show resilience to negative shocks

On March 26, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation,[1] mid-term review under Flexible Credit Line Arrangement, first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility and Rephasing of access under Resilience and Sustainability Facility with Morocco. The Moroccan economy continued to show resilience to…

Save the Children
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Mali: 80,000 children trapped and running out of food in second blockaded town

The blockade follows the siege of Timbuktu which began in August, trapping more than 136,000 people including nearly 74,000 children in the historic city and leading to a humanitarian catastrophe

Armed groups have trapped more than 140,000 people, including over 80,000 children, in the town of Menaka in Mali, where they are facing malnutrition and disease, following a similar blockade of the city of Timbuktu, Save the Children said. A four-month blockade of Menaka by armed groups follows a similar…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Permanent Observer to the United Nations speaks on promise of democratic consolidation in West Africa at University of Massachussetts-Boston’ 6th Africa day and 2024 Academic conference

The Theme of the Scholarly Exchange was “Democratic Backsliding in West Africa: Contradictions, Challenges and Difference”

Following an invitation to serve as Keynote Speaker at the University of Massachussetts-Boston’s 6th Africa Day, co-organized by UMASS-Boston, West Africa Research Association (WARA) and West Africa Research Centre (WARC) of Boston University, the ECOWAS Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Ambassador Kinza Jawara-Njai delivered the Keynote address of the…

International Trade Centre

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International Trade Centre (ITC) at Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum – Innovate and Lead: Skills for Youth to Drive Sustainable Change

The event was held in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization and the Permanent Mission of Kenya in the United States

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) works with the UN system to advance sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. The ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York gathered young people from around to share how they can step up progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.  The International Trade Centre (ITC)…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convenes the subcommittee of the judicial council responsible for reviewing its rules of procedure in Banjul

The meeting brought together eminent chief justices and legal dignitaries from the ECOWAS member states

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened the Subcommittee of the Judicial Council responsible for reviewing its rules of procedure in Banjul, The Gambia, from April 29th to May 1st, 2024. The Meeting brought together eminent Chief Justices and legal dignitaries from the ECOWAS Member States. Distinguished participants,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran
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Iran Foreign Minister (FM) Burkina Faso Prime Minister (PM) meet in Tehran reaffirm determination to bolster ties

Tambela has traveled to Tehran at the head of a delegation to take part in the 2nd Iran-Africa summit

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met on Tuesday with Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Kyelem de Tambela in Tehran and held talks on the promotion and enhancement of bilateral ties in various fields. Tambela has traveled to Tehran at the head of a delegation to take part in the 2nd Iran-Africa…

State House Uganda
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President Museveni Contributes Shs1.3 Billion to Nebbi Catholic Diocese ahead of Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday 30th April, 2024 announced his contribution of Shs1.3 billion to the Nebbi Catholic Diocese in preparation for this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations

The Nebbi Catholic Diocese was tasked to lead the Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations in 2024, slated for June 3rd, with a required budget of Shs1.3 billion. This marks the second time Nebbi Diocese will lead the prayers in Namugongo, following their previous leadership in 2007. The annual event pays homage…

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Rwanda: Ambassador Wang Xuekun attended the Donation Ceremony of medical supplies and equipment by Beijing Genomics Institution (BGI)

BGI donated medical equipment and supplies worth 1.6 million US dollars to RBC, to support the cervical cancer screening in Rwanda

On April 30th, Ambassador Wang Xuekun attended the Donation Ceremony of medical supplies and equipment to Rwanda by Beijing Genomics Institution (BGI). Other attendees includes Hon. Mr. Pudence Rubingisa, the Governor of Rwanda Eastern Province, Ms. Nathalie Niyonagira, the Mayor of Ngoma District, Dr. Albert Tuyishime, the Director of the Institute of HIV, Disease Prevention and Control of…

African Union (AU)
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Marking the 20th Anniversary of the African Union Peace and Security Council: Reaffirming Our Collective Commitment to Building a Secure, Peaceful and Prosperous Africa

The celebration presents a unique opportunity for the Council to assess its accomplishments and the challenges faced over the past two decades

In this month of May, we commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of the official launch of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) that took place on 25 May 2004. Throughout the month, we will reflect on the significant strides made by the Council for the past…