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UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
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Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Crushing levels of violence, displacement fuel unprecedented civilian suffering

More than 25 million people -- a quarter of the population -- continue to face crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity in the DRC, a country facing one of the world's largest food crises

Escalating conflict is driving record levels of gender-based violence, displacement and hunger in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), threatening to push the country to the brink of catastrophe without urgent international action. Decades of conflict and the resulting humanitarian emergency have already exhausted and…

Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion
Source: Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion |

Liberia: President Boakai Nominates and Appoints Additional Officials of Government

These appointments, where applicable, are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated and appointed additional officials of government affecting the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Security Agency, and the Office of the President.  These appointments, where applicable, are subject to confirmation…

United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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United Kingdom (UK) sanctions corrupt politicians in Uganda who stole from vulnerable communities

The UK has imposed sanctions on Ugandan politicians charged with corruption

UK imposes sanctions on Ugandan politicians including the Speaker of Parliament following corruption charges for stealing from the poorest communities in Uganda; This is the first time the UK has used the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime on individuals involved in corruption in Uganda; New sanctions are part of the UK’s continued effort to…

Mercy Ships

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From Aching Tooth to Life-Saving Surgery: A Mechanic's Journey with Mercy Ships

Papa from Western Senegal was just a teenager when he noticed a small lump in his mouth

A 21-year-old man is rejoicing after receiving free surgery from a charity to remove a tumor that had grown to half the size of his face. Papa from Western Senegal was just a teenager when he noticed a small lump in his mouth. But despite hospital staff telling him it…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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President Ramaphosa Pays Tribute To The Late Dr Sam Motsuenyane

Dr Motsuenyane was also an Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Baobab (Gold) in recognition of his significant personal achievements

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of black-business pioneer and co-founder of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce (NAFCOC) Dr Sam Motsuenyane at the age of 97. President Ramaphosa offers his condolences and those of government to the family, friends and associates of the veteran visionary…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
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President El-Sisi Receives Amir of the State of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah

The two leaders will hold talks on ways to further advance the historical and outstanding relations between Egypt and Kuwait

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi receives Amir of the State of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, who is paying a state visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The two leaders will hold talks on ways to further advance the historical and outstanding relations between Egypt…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran
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Iran Foreign Minister meets Central Africas Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Amirabdollahian met and held talks with Ngate Robard the Central African Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met and held talks with Ngate Robard, the Central African Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises During the meeting Amirabdollahian said the all-out expansion and promotion of ties with the African Continent is among priorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran's foreign policy. The top…

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Finland: Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Copenhagen

Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend the Nordic–African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (NAFM) in Copenhagen, Denmark on 2 May 2024

The previous NAFM meeting was held in Algeria in October 2023 and the one before that in Helsinki in June 2022. More than 20 foreign ministers have registered for the meeting. Annual meetings of Nordic and African foreign ministers have been held since 2001. The themes to be discussed range…

United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) expresses solidarity with Kenya and conveys condolences over victims of floods

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy with the government and people of Kenya, and to the families of the victims

The UAE conveyed its sincere condolences and expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Kenya over victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in a dam collapsing that led to a number of deaths, and severe damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles: Pakistani High Commissioner pays farewell call on Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism

The two diplomats discussed agreements which have been signed between the two countries in various areas of ongoing cooperation

After serving as the non-resident High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Seychelles for two years, Mr Muhammad Arshad Jan Pathan paid a farewell call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde at Maison Queau de Quincy on Monday 29 April…