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United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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Joint Statement from Troika Capitals on South Sudan

Statement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States on the announcement by South Sudan’s leaders of an extension of the country's transitional period

The Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States note with deep concern the announcement by South Sudan’s leaders of an extension of the country’s transitional period by two years. This announcement demonstrates the persistent and collective failure of South Sudan’s leaders to create the conditions necessary to…

United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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£1.9 Million Announced for Science, Technology and Innovation in West Africa

This grant will further strengthen existing partnerships on science, tech and innovation

The UK government today has announced up to £1.9 million in funding to strengthen science, technology and innovation in Ghana and Nigeria through its West Africa Research and Innovation Hub. The Sankore call for proposals will support the UK government’s partnership with governments in Ghana and Nigeria on Science, Technology…

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Minister for Africa Lord Collins Reaffirms United Kingdom (UK)-Ghana Partnership

Lord Collins visits Ghana to drive mutual growth and prosperity

Lord Collins, the UK Minister for Africa, will visit Ghana on 17th September. This visit, his first to West Africa, will reinforce the enduring partnership between the UK and Ghana.   During his visit, Lord Collins will meet stakeholders including Government Ministers, leaders in Ghana’s tech and innovation sector and food security…

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Minister visits West Africa to bolster partnerships for growth

Minister for Africa Lord Collins of Highbury embarks on a week-long visit to Ghana and Senegal to bolster partnerships for growth

UK support to boost growth, clean energy, food security and women’s empowerment announced as Minister for Africa Lord Collins begins week-long visit to West African regional powers, Ghana and Senegal; In Ghana, UK funds will help small businesses to access clean energy sources and in Senegal, the Minister will lead…

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Appointment of the Head of British Office Sudan and United Kingdom Special Representative to Sudan

Richard Crowder has been appointed as Head of British Office Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan in succession to Mr Giles Lever

Richard Crowder has been appointed as Head of British Office Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan in succession to Mr Giles Lever. Curriculum vitae Full name: Richard Crowder Year Role 2022 to 2024   Full Time Arabic Language Training, London and Amman 2020 to 2022  Deputy Director, FCDO London 2017…

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Change of British High Commissioner to Cameroon: Matt Woods

Matt Woods has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cameroon and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea

Mr Matt Woods has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cameroon and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea He will succeed Mr Barry Lowen, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Woods will take up his appointment during September 2024. Curriculum…

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Minister for Africa pledges funding to accelerate growth in Africa agriculture sector

UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins has announced new funding to scale up early-stage agribusinesses and boost climate resilience across Africa

Lord Collins announces £25 million investment into African food and agriculture sector during keynote speech at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Kigali, Rwanda; Africa Minister reiterated the UK’s commitment to partner with Africa on boosting its food trade, tackling the climate crisis and strengthening food and nutrition security to…

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Development Minister calls for urgent humanitarian action for crisis-hit South Sudan, announcing life-saving support package on first Africa trip

The Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds visited South Sudan where she announced a package of support

Anneliese Dodds visits a large camp for internally displaced people in Bentiu, witnessing first-hand the desperate situation of those impacted by regional conflict and the climate crisis; the Development Minister pressed senior South Sudanese Government ministers to act urgently to support humanitarian efforts and to make progress towards holding free and…

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United Kingdom (UK) Minister for International Development visits Ethiopia

United Kingdom’s Minister for International Development, Anneliese Dodds, visits Ethiopia

The United Kingdom’s Minister for International Development and Women & Equalities, Anneliese Dodds, visited Ethiopia yesterday, where she met Foreign Minister, Taye Atske-Selassie, to discuss UK support for peace and security across Ethiopia and the wider region; as well as economic growth and development priorities. The Minister also raised concern…

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The threat of terrorism is growing in the Sahel: United Kingdom (UK) statement at the United Nations (UN) Security Council

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel

I would like to start by welcoming the agreement of this Council of a Presidential Statement on UNOWAS. During what is a challenging period for the region, that was an important signal of the Council’s full support for the region’s peace and security. We commend the penholders Sierra Leone and Switzerland for their excellent work to…