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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |

Regional workshops and communities of practice: how Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) works to boost drought management and strengthen National Drought Plans

The third workshop was organized in Lusaka, Zambia, from 5 to 7 September 2023

In recent years, as concern has grown worldwide that droughts are and will continue to increase in frequency and severity, drought management has moved from a reactive approach – a post-impact response – to a proactive one centered on preparedness. FAO and its partners – UNCCD, IDMP, WMO, and GWP…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Uganda: President Museveni meets Venezuelan Envoys

The meeting was also attended by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Henry Okello Oryem

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday 2nd November 2023 met and held discussions with the Venezuelan Envoys at State Lodge-Nakasero. The envoys included H.E Yvan Gil Pinto, the Minister of People’s Power for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Hon. Yuri Pimentel Moura, the Vice Minister for Africa…

FIFA
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B-roll Video Release: FIFA World Cup 2030 - FIFA President

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Following extensive consultation with all confederations and given the importance of marking the centenary of the FIFA World Cup™ (www.FIFA.com), the FIFA Council took key decisions in relation to the bidding and hosting of the Centenary edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2030 during its meeting held by videoconference from…

FIFA
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FIFA World Cup set to return to Africa in 2030

In 2030, the FIFA World Cup will unite three continents and six countries, inviting the entire world to join in the celebration of the beautiful game, the Centenary and the FIFA World Cup itself

FIFA World Cup (www.FIFA.com) in 2030 set to unite the world in unique global celebration; Morocco, Portugal and Spain joint bid is the sole candidate to host FIFA World Cup 2030™; Centenary celebration and celebratory games to take place in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay; Member associations from AFC and OFC…

World Rugby
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Rugby World Cup 2023: Remembering victims of the tragedies in Libya and Morocco

World Rugby and France 2023 can confirm that a moment of solidarity will be observed ahead of the anthems at the France versus Uruguay Pool A match in Lille this evening (21:00 CEST)

A moment of solidarity will be observed ahead of the anthems at the France v Uruguay Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool A match in Lille on Thursday to remember those affected by the floods in Libya and earthquake in Morocco. Rugby World Cup 2023 and the global rugby family stands…

FIFA
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FIFA+ to live stream upcoming FIFA World Cup 26™ South American qualifiers

FIFA+ will live stream the next stop of the current world champions’ journey as they take on Bolivia at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 at 22:00 CET

FIFA World Cup (www.FIFA.com) 26™ South American qualifiers - Bolivia v Argentina and Ecuador v Uruguay - to be streamed on Tuesday, 12 September 2023; FIFA+ also set to broadcast the Saudi Arabia v Korea Republic friendly international on Tuesday, 12 September 2023; Previous live streams included FIFA World Cup 26™ South…

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Journey to historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off in South America

The first round, to be played in October 2023, will consist of a home‑and‑away play‑off series between 20 AFC teams

Current CONMEBOL and world champions Argentina to lead the way with first matches on Thursday, 7 September 2023; qualifiers to conclude with intercontinental play‑offs in March 2026; for the first time, 48 member associations to secure FIFA World Cup™ berth (https://www.FIFA.com). FIFA World Cup 2022™ winners Argentina and their South American…

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Indigenous and local community women from Central Africa and the Congo Basin call for direct access to funding to help their efforts to achieve 30x30 goals

Indigenous and local community women leaders from Africa, Asia, and North and South America gather in Brazzaville to strengthen the global solidarity movement for women-led initiatives to protect biodiversity and build climate resilience

More than 200 participants from 20 countries gathered in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo (RoC) last week for the First Forum of Indigenous and Local Community Women in Central Africa and the Congo Basin. The forum was organized by the Network of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for the Sustainable Management…

FIFA
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Peru withdrawn as host of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023™

It has been determined that there is now not sufficient time to secure the required investment and complete the necessary work with the Peruvian government ahead of the tournament start date

FIFA (www.FIFA.com) has regretfully withdrawn Peru’s hosting rights to the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023™ following extensive discussions between FIFA and the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF). The tournament remains scheduled to take place from 10 November to 2 December 2023, but the Bureau of the FIFA Council will now designate…

United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC)
Source: United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC) |

Human Rights Council Starts High-Level Segment, Hears from Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Montenegro and Colombia

The Ministers said it was a sad fact that in the twenty-first century the world continued to face violations of basic human rights everywhere

The Human Rights Council this morning began its high-level segment, hearing from the Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Montenegro and Colombia.  Addresses were also heard from the Prime Ministers of the Czech Republic and of Yemen, as well as from Ministers representing 15 other countries. Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi…