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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…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Niger
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Meningitis epidemic: World Health Organization (WHO) Niger steps up response efforts

Vaccination against meningitis will be launched on 2 May 2024 in Niamey, as part of efforts to contain the spread of the disease

Located in the African meningitis belt, Niger is one of the 26 ‘hyperendemic’ African countries for meningitis. The country is currently facing a rapid increase in the number of cases, with a 50% rise on the previous year. In week 16 of 2024, Niger reported a total of 2012 cases…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
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Médecins sans frontières (MSF) warns of catastrophic malnutrition crisis in Zamzam camp amidst escalating violence in North Darfur

The conditions people in Zamzam are living in are deplorable

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has treated over 100 war-wounded patients, many with gunshot wounds, due to escalating violence in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan; We call on warring parties to ensure the protection of civilians, healthcare structures and staff, so that vital assistance can be provided; As the malnutrition crisis in Zamzam camp worsens, we urge the UN to…

International Trade Centre
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South Sudan sees fruit and veg as path to better jobs

Growing trade in fruits and vegetables is one way that entrepreneurs, especially women and young people, can earn a better living

With unemployment at more than 50%, South Sudan needs to create more jobs. Growing trade in fruits and vegetables is one way that entrepreneurs, especially women and young people, can earn a better living. That’s what more than 100 people discussed at the Symposium on Job Creation and Trade in…

Royal Thai Embassy, Cairo, Egypt
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The Signing Ceremony between Hi-Tech Apparel Co. Ltd. and the Suez Canal Economic Zone

The said contract would allow the establishment of a sportswear factory in the West Qantara Industrial Zone in Ismalia in the near future

On 30 April 2024, Mr. Thanabordee Joothong, Charge d'affaires a.i., witnessed the signing ceremony of the usufruct contract between Hi-Tech Apparel Co. Ltd. and the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) represented by Mr. Wason Vitanakorn, Chief Executive Officer of Hi-Tech Apparel Co., Ltd. and Mr. Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairman of…