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The Government of Norway
Source: The Government of Norway |

Troika statement on Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence

Achieving a sustainable solution requires ending violence and resuming a civilian-owned political process to form a civilian government and restore Sudan’s democratic transition

Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States (The Troika), condemn the escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, especially attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in West, Central and South Darfur. These have included - according to credible reports - mass killings including ethnic targeting of non-Arab and other communities, killings of traditional…

Government of UK
Source: Government of UK |

Restoring Sudan's democratic transition: Troika joint statement

The governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on a Sudanese civilians meeting

Statement from the governments of Norway, the UK and the US: The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States) welcomes this week’s meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, of a broad group of Sudanese civilian actors and stakeholders. This is as an important step towards the formation of a genuinely inclusive…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway |

Norway: Statement on Sudan

Troika Welcomes Meeting of Sudanese Civilians in Addis Ababa to Chart Next Steps in Restoring Sudan’s Democratic Governance

The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States) welcomes this week’s meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia of a broad group of Sudanese civilian actors and stakeholders as an important step towards the formation of an inclusive and representative pro-democracy civilian front. This gathering speaks to the Sudanese people’s commitment…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway |

Norway: Foreign Service continues reallocation efforts – Closure of two diplomatic missions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now working on solutions to safeguard Norway's diplomatic representation in these countries

The Norwegian Embassy Kampala, Uganda, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, are to be closed. At the same time, the number of diplomatic staff at selected other embassies will be increased. The missions will be closed in 2024. The diplomat positions from these two missions will be redirected to…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank Group Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama urges Nordic and Irish entrepreneurs in to make Africa their business and investment destination

According to Urama, agriculture and energy in Africa offer huge opportunities for trade and investment with Nordic countries

The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Chief Economist, Prof Kevin Chika Urama, has urged entrepreneurs in Nordic countries and Ireland to make Africa their business and investment destination. Prof Urama, on an official visit to Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway and Sweden between 25-29 September, said Africa’s population boom - projected…

Ministry of Finance, Ethiopia
Source: Ministry of Finance, Ethiopia |

Ethiopia and Norway signed a grant Agreement

The grant agreement was signed by H.E Semereta Sewasew, State Minister of MoF and H.E Stian Christensen, Ambassador of Norway to Ethiopia, on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Finance and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) represented by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa signed a 273 million Norwegian Kroner (approximately 25 million USD) grant agreement for the second phase of the REDD+ Investment Program. The grant agreement also constitutes an unfunded amount…

The Government of Norway
Source: The Government of Norway |

Norway prolongs forest partnership with Ethiopia

The new pledge is topping up Norway’s investment of more than 162 million USD to Ethiopia’s forest sector over the last 10 years

Forest protection and restoration play a vital role in Ethiopia’s efforts to reduce emissions. Today at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Norway announced 25 million USD in funding to support Ethiopia’s ambitions(*). – I recognise the progress that Ethiopia has made in the forest sector. Large areas of biodiversity-rich…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway |

Norwegian Embassy in Mali to close

Since the two military coups in 2020 and 2021, the political situation in Mali has been volatile

Norway is closing its Embassy in Bamako. On 30 June, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution terminating the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) , and requesting MINUSMA to start the withdrawal process, to be completed by the end of the year. This will…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrean community festival in Scandinavian countries

The festival is attended by a number of nationals from cities in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland

Eritrean community festival in the Scandinavian countries has convened today, 4 August in Stockholm with patriotic zeal. The festival is graced by the presence of Eritrea’s Regional Governors: Mr. Fesehaye Haile, Governor of the Central Region; Ambassador Mohammed-Seid Mantai, Governor of the Southern Red Sea Region; and Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion,…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Financial contribution to augment Martyrs Trust Fund

Germany has contributed 10 thousand Euros assuming the responsibility of supporting 15 families of the martyrs for two years

Nationals have contributed financial support to augment the Martyrs Trust Fund and in support of families of the martyrs. Accordingly, Mr. Mana Mehari from Bayern Munich, Germany has contributed 10 thousand Euros assuming the responsibility of supporting 15 families of the martyrs for two years. The Eritrean community in Geneva,…