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UNFPA - East and Southern Africa

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    • Mme Ombeni, giving birth in the mobile clinic in the internally displaced persons camp of Bulengo, North Kivu DRC. ©UNFPA/Junior Mayindu
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Source: UNFPA - East and Southern Africa |

Urgent call for country leadership and global solidarity to End Maternal and Newborn Deaths by 2030

UNFPA estimates US $115.5 billion is needed to end preventable maternal deaths in 120 priority countries by 2030

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will join global leaders to call for renewed commitment towards progress on eradicating preventable maternal and newborn deaths at a 29 April event during the 57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development. At this ministerial event, UNFPA and the Governments of Bangladesh,…

Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government
Source: Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government |

Launch of the 2024 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards

This esteemed event celebrates the invaluable contributions made by agri workers to the sustainability and growth of the agricultural sector in the Western Cape

On 26 April 2024, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) announced the launch of the 2024 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards (WCPAA). This esteemed event celebrates the invaluable contributions made by agri workers to the sustainability and growth of the agricultural sector in the Western Cape. We are pleased…

Mission de l'Organisation des Nations unies en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO)

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    • United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (MONUSCO) Chinese contingent donates assets valued at $US 7 million to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Source: Mission de l'Organisation des Nations unies en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO) |

United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (MONUSCO) Chinese contingent donates assets valued at $US 7 million to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Today’s transfer of 46 767 pieces of equipment including bulldozers, forklifts and dump trucks is intended to help authorities meet its construction and development needs

The People’s Republic of China’s Peacekeeping contingent with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) transferred ownership of assets valued at $US 7.3 million to the Congolese government. An event marking the transfer of the assets was held today at the Chinese contingent’s…

Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Togo: Elections against a backdrop of muzzling dissenting voices

Authorities banned demonstrations planned by political parties and civil society organizations on April 11, 12 and 13

Authorities in Togo must end their escalating crackdown on human rights including the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly amid political tension around the adoption of changes to the constitution, as Togolese vote in parliamentary and regional elections today, Amnesty International said. Authorities banned demonstrations planned by political…

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia
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Supporting Ethiopia in the battle against malaria: A vital mission of the United States (US) government

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2022, there were 5.1 million people affected by malaria in Ethiopia, and about 75 million people were at risk of contracting the disease

As we recognize World Malaria Day on April 25, we reflect on the relentless battle against malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted by female malaria-carrying mosquitoes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2022, there were 5.1 million people affected by malaria in Ethiopia, and about 75 million people were…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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Sri Lankans in Ethiopia celebrate Sinhala and Tamil New Year

This year’s festival was particularly organized by the Sri Lankans in Hawassa with the support of the Sri Lankans living in other parts of Ethiopia

Sri Lankan nationals who are living and working in Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa organized a Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival on 21 April 2024 in the Hawassa Industrial Park. This year’s festival was particularly organized by the Sri Lankans in Hawassa…

Council of the European Union
Source: Council of the European Union |

Ethiopia: Council restricts visa provision

The standard visa-processing period now becomes 45 calendar days instead of 15

Today, the Council decided to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law that regulates the issuing of visas to Ethiopian nationals. In particular, it will no longer be possible for member states: to waive requirements with regard to the evidence to be submitted by Ethiopian visa applicants to issue…

Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion
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Liberia: President Boakai Provides Perspectives on Governance Issues in a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Interview as He Promises Swift Dismissal of Corrupt Officials

He emphasized the need for a change in the perception of government as a place for self-elevation and personal enrichment, rather than a place of service and accountability

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., was recently interviewed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) where he shed light on various governance issues including corruption, food security, impunity, drug abuse, and the future of Liberia's youth.  He emphasized the need for a change in the perception of government as a place…

Council of the European Union
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European Peace Facility: Council adopts an assistance measure to support the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire

This support will strengthen the operational capabilities of the Ivoirian Armed Forces to secure areas close to land borders and to counter non-state armed groups

The Council today adopted an assistance measure worth €15 million under the European Peace Facility to support the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire. This support will strengthen the operational capabilities of the Ivoirian Armed Forces to secure areas close to land borders and to counter non-state armed groups, which are destabilising the country and the whole West Africa…

Royal Thai Embassy, Cairo, Egypt
Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Cairo, Egypt |

Seminar organised by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee in Cairo and the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs (ECFA)

The seminar aimed to promote better understanding and strengthen relations between ASEAN and Egypt

On 24 April 2024, the ASEAN Committee in Cairo together with the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs (ECFA) organised a seminar at Tahrir Diplomatic Club in Cairo. The seminar aimed to promote better understanding and strengthen relations between ASEAN and Egypt. It covers wide-ranging topics from politics, trade, investment, society…