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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Stakeholders and partners at the launch of the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative at 2024 World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden
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African Water Facility Secures 12 Million Euros to Invest in Urban Sanitation in Africa

Over the next ten years, the African Water Facility, through the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative, aims to mobilise $320 million to support 50 sanitation projects

The African Water Facility has secured 12 million euros from the Nordic Development Fund for a new funding initiative to support African governments, utilities, the private sector, and other stakeholders to expand access to safe and sustainable sanitation in African cities. The Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII) was launched…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Consolidate Diplomatic Relations with Nordic Countries

The cooperation between the Nordic countries and ECOWAS is guided by its main mandate to strengthen regional economic integration and stability in the Community area

The Vice-Chair of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, has praised the long-standing and excellent cooperation between the West African regional organization and the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. During an official visit by the foreign ministers of…

Government Offices of Sweden, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström to visit Nigeria and Ghana with Nordic colleagues

Key themes also include regional security, reform of multilateral institutions and climate change and the green transition

On 12–14 August 2024, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and other Nordic foreign ministers are travelling to Nigeria and Ghana within the framework of Sweden’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers (N5) – the informal foreign and security cooperation format between the Nordic countries. The ministers will discuss…

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

Uganda: Minister for Migration and Asylum Policy of Sweden, Ms. Maria Malmer Stenergard Met With Hon Okello Oryem

The discussions focused on aligning policies, sharing best practices, and promoting cooperation for both countries

The Minister for migration and asylum policy of Sweden, Ms. Maria Malmer Stenergardmet with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs/ International Affairs Hon. Oryem Henry Okello at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting provided an opportunity for both Ministers to engage in constructive dialogue regarding the humanitarian challenges faced…

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    • Representatives of the African Development Bank and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shake hands on new partnership agreement for conflict prevention and resilience building in Africa
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African Development Bank and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute partner to advance evidence-based conflict prevention and resilience building in Africa

The agreement builds on the existing cooperation between both organizations and underlines their joint commitment to deepen the understanding of drivers of fragility and insecurity

On the sidelines of the 2024 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further advance their collaboration. The agreement builds on the existing cooperation between both organizations and underlines their joint…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eri-Diaspora Engages in Varied Public Diplomacy Activities

Participants, including the Head of the Public and Community Affairs branch in the Embassy of Eritrea in Scandinavian countries, discussed observed strengths and weaknesses

Eritrean nationals residing in Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the USA are actively participating in extensive public diplomacy activities, including seminars, conferences, and celebrations, among others. According to a report from the Public and Community Affairs Office in Italy, seminars were held from 14 January to 28 April in 11…

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    • Mme Ombeni, giving birth in the mobile clinic in the internally displaced persons camp of Bulengo, North Kivu DRC. ©UNFPA/Junior Mayindu
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Urgent call for country leadership and global solidarity to End Maternal and Newborn Deaths by 2030

UNFPA estimates US $115.5 billion is needed to end preventable maternal deaths in 120 priority countries by 2030

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will join global leaders to call for renewed commitment towards progress on eradicating preventable maternal and newborn deaths at a 29 April event during the 57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development. At this ministerial event, UNFPA and the Governments of Bangladesh,…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrean Community in Sweden Holds Annual Congress

The event was well-attended by representatives from various Eritrean communities throughout Sweden

The Eritrean community in Sweden convened for its annual congress on March 23 in Stockholm, adopting the theme “Development and Revitalizing Communities.” The event was well-attended by representatives from various Eritrean communities throughout Sweden. Mr. Biniam Misgina, the chairman of the Eritrean community, highlighted the community’s three-decade-long dedication to organizing…

Government Offices of Sweden, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden allocates SEK 120 million for Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine through World Food Programme (WFP)

The support has been allocated with immediate effect to WFP’s operations in the aforementioned countries

The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will be channelled through the World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian organisation dedicated to fighting hunger. “We are deeply concerned about the warnings of famine in several parts of the…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Sweden and Uganda to Strengthen Economic ties

The meeting aimed to strengthen the bilateral relations between Uganda and Sweden and explore areas of mutual cooperation

On February 27th 2024, H.E Maria Hakansson, Ambassador of Sweden to the Republic of Uganda, met with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs, Hon. John Mulimba,  at the Ministry Headquarters. The meeting aimed to strengthen the bilateral relations between Uganda and Sweden and explore areas…