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Source: The World Bank Group | Apr 30, 2024

New World Bank Report Calls for Strengthening Resilience of Ghana’s Health System in Response to Climate Change

Climate change in Ghana is causing extreme weather events like floods and droughts, leading to food insecurity, injuries, and the risk of death for 2 million people

A new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s health system against the adverse effects of climate change. The report, titled Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) for Ghana, identifies gaps and risks to the country’s health sector, while recommending policy actions and providing…

Source: The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa, Concurrent to the Republic of Guatemala | Apr 30, 2024

H.E. Beryl Rose Sisulu presented credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guatemala

During this meeting, the two officials held fruitful discussions on issues of mutual interest and the strengthening of bilateral relations

The Ambassador of South Africa, representing the Government of South Africa, presented copies of her credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guatemala at the Official Residence of Guatemala. During this meeting, the two officials held fruitful discussions on issues of mutual interest and the strengthening…

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Source: EU Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM) | Apr 30, 2024

Press Release of the First Meeting of the Joint Committee Between the Libyan Side and European Union Integrated Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM)

Both parties agreed to focus their collaboration around supporting the capacities of the Libyan border management and security authorities in order to secure the border area of Alassa and the border crossing point of Ras Jdir

On the 30th of April 2024, the first meeting of the Joint Committee was held between the Libyan side and the European Unioun Integrated Border Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the memorandum of understanding signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International…

Source: African Union (AU) | Apr 30, 2024

World Economic Forum Special Meeting: Africa Contributing to Shaping the Global Future Agenda

The two-day meeting hosted high-ranking figures, prime ministers and officials from across the Middle East as well as 1,000 global leaders from 92 countries

The World Economic Forum (WEF) convened a Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 28-29 April 2024. The two-day meeting hosted high-ranking figures, prime ministers and officials from across the Middle East as well as 1,000 global leaders from 92…

Source: African Union (AU) | Apr 30, 2024

African Union establishes the Southern Africa Network of Traditional Leaders Drug Demand Reduction Network

The traditional leaders brainstormed a sub-regional action plan which will be validated at a meeting scheduled for Arusha, Tanzania in September

In a ground breaking move, the African Union has established its first a sub-regional network of traditional leaders to be trained in scientific evidence-based methodologies for prevention, treatment and care of drug dependency to widen the reach of community interventions amid a growing challenge of substance use disorders on the…

Source: Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government | Apr 30, 2024

Supporting Education and Social Well-Being in Nuwerus Community

This initiative underscores the importance of fostering stronger connections between government entities and citizens, particularly in marginalized regions

The Department of Local Government, led by the Service Delivery Integration Directorate, has showcased its dedication to enhanced education and social well-being within the Nuwerus community. As part of the Citizen Interface Pilot Programme in Matzikama District Municipality Ward 8, running from April 24th to 26th, 2024, the department has…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Côte d'Ivoire | Apr 30, 2024

United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) Strengthens Partnerships with Côte d'Ivoire

AFRICOM is providing more than $65 million in 2024 with much of that investment focused on counterterrorism and border security in northern Côte d’Ivoire

U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael Woods, Command Senior Enlisted Leader visited Côte d’Ivoire April 28-29, 2024, to reinforce the longstanding partnership between the United States and the Ivoirian government. During his visit, General Langley engaged in high-level discussions…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation | Apr 30, 2024

All systems go for registered South African voters to cast ballots abroad

Voting materials will be sent to all 115 South African diplomatic missions using diplomatic airfreight bags

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is confident that all systems are in place for the shipment of voting materials to enable South African citizens living abroad to cast their ballots. DIRCO and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) have met and agreed on logistics for the dispatching of…

Source: Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government | Apr 30, 2024

Minister Simmers honours the Masakh’iSizwe bursars and Apprentice graduates

The Masakh’iSizwe Bursary programme offers bursaries for full-time studies towards a degree or diploma in the transport, engineering, and infrastructure disciplines

Minister Simmers honors the Masakh’Isizwe bursars and Apprentice programme graduates On Saturday 27 April, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers awarded 50 new Masakh’iSizwe(MiS) Bursars for the 2024 academic year and honoured 32 learners who have completed their 3 year Apprenticeship programme. The event honoured individuals who have been awarded…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Apr 30, 2024

Kenya: Move out of Risk-Prone Areas, Cabinet Orders

The Cabinet received and considered a weather forecast report from the Meteorological Department, indicating that the ongoing rains will persist in intensity and duration

President William Samoei Ruto this morning convened a Special Cabinet meeting to deliberate on additional measures required to mitigate the effects of the ongoing torrential rains on life, property and livelihoods on the people of Kenya. The Cabinet received and considered a weather forecast report from the Meteorological Department, indicating…

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