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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)

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The United States and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launch the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa (AWE LESA)

It supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender, Equity and Equality and reflects the United States' commitment to advancing gender equity and economic prosperity in Southern Africa

The U.S. Mission to South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) proudly announce the launch of the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs program in Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and…

Amnesty International
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Eswatini: Imprisoned Member of Parliament (MP) Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza at serious risk after prison guards deny food rations

Authorities in Eswatini must immediately provide Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza with proper sustenance, including by allowing external food deliveries per his medical requirements

Responding to the news that authorities at Eswatini’s Matsapha Correctional Complex have denied food rations to jailed former parliamentarian, Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa Vongai Chikwanda said:  “Amnesty International is deeply concerned that prison authorities are jeopardizing the health and well-being of former Eswatini…

United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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Change of British High Commissioner to Eswatini: Colin Wells

Colin Wells has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Eswatini

Mr Colin Wells has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Eswatini in succession to Mr Simon Boyden, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Wells will take up his appointment during August 2024. Curriculum vitae Full name: Colin Neil Wells          Year Role 2021 to…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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Meetings of Ambassador of Belarus I.Bely with the Prime Minister and Minister of Health of Eswatini

The parties discussed promising areas for the development of Belarusian-Eswatini relations in the field of health care with a focus on medical services, pharmaceuticals, and training of health care specialists

On June 17, 2024 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to South Africa, Igor Bely, was received by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Russell Mmiso Dlamini. The sides discussed the implementation of the April agreements between the head of the Belarusian diplomatic mission and His Majesty…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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Belarus and Eswatini establish Diplomatic Relations

There is a mutual interest in providing a legal framework for the relations between Belarus and Eswatini

On June 4, 2024 a Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of Belarus and the Kingdom of Eswatini was signed in Pretoria by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of South Africa, Igor Bely, and the High Commissioner…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Eswatini
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Expanding vaccination reach through integrated services in Eswatini

As of 18 April, Eswatini has, with the support of partners including World Health Organization (WHO), vaccinated over 50 000 girls in schools, with a national coverage of 64.3%

It was an enormous relief to mother Jabumkhaliphi Sifundza when her ten-year-old daughter, Nozweno, was vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV). She’d heard about the vaccine on social media and wanted to do everything possible to protect Nozweno from cervical cancer. Alongside Eswatini’s efforts to vaccinate girls like Nozweno during immunization…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa to receive His Majesty King Mswati III for a working visit

South Africa and eSwatini share strong historical bonds as well as mutually beneficial political and trade ties

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 15 April 2024, host His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of eSwatini for a working visit at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the President’s Official Residence in Pretoria. The visit follows a courtesy visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa to His Majesty King Mswati III in…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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President Ramaphosa Concludes Courtesy Visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini

The two leaders affirmed their commitment to strong historical bonds between their two countries, including growing political and trade ties

His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded a courtesy visit to the His Majesty King Mswati III in Lozitha, eSwatini.  On arrival in the Kingdom of Eswatini, the President first paid a brief visit to the Queen Mother, Her Majesty iNdlovukazi, before proceeding to meet with His Majesty the King.…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Eswatini

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Eswatini - COVID-19 HEROES: The elderly taking responsibility for their health

Prioritization of the high-risk population is one of the positive actions that has helped in increasing vaccine uptake of the vaccine among the most at-risk elderly population

The Kingdom of Eswatini, like the rest of the world, was immensely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing different waves each affecting an increasing number of people. Between March and December 2020, the country experienced three waves. The reported cases were 6,633 in the first wave increasing to 10,313 cases…

U.S. Embassy in Côte d'Ivoire
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President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Launches Nursing Leadership Initiative Across Seven African Countries

Under the initiative, PEPFAR is providing $8 million in 2024 to support nurses at the forefront of the HIV/AIDS response in Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Eswatini, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia

On March 25, Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong – U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy, overseeing the Department’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy –  launched the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Nursing Leadership Initiative to sustain gains and accelerate progress toward ending…