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Mercy Ships

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    • The Global Mercy Nursing Team Receives Inaugural Mercy Ships DAISY Team Award (1)
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International Nurses Day: Nurse-Led Team Honored for Bringing Dignified Care and Support To Terminally Ill Patients on Hospital Ship in Africa

In Partnership With the DAISY Foundation™, the Global Mercy™ Nursing Team Receives Inaugural Mercy Ships DAISY Team Award for Transformative End-of-Life Care

The compassionate care of a team of palliative care nurses from the United States and the Netherlands and two crew members from Sierra Leone are the first recipients of the Mercy Ships DAISY Team Award, a collaboration between international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) and the DAISY Foundation™. The team serves…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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South Sudan: May 5 Joint Statement from the Embassies of Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom (UK), United States (US), and the Delegation of the European Union (EU)

All parties share responsibility to end the violence in all parts of the country and to protect both civilians and aid workers

The Embassies of Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the Delegation of the European Union condemn the bombing of the MSF hospital and of other civilian sites in Fangak County. We echo the African Union Commission Chairperson’s call for accountability. All…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia
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Liberia: President Boakai Congratulates Sierra Leone and the Netherlands

Liberia and the Netherlands have share a historically significant relationship that is rooted in shared values of diplomacy, economic cooperation, and mutual respect

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent two separate messages of congratulations to the President of Sierra Leone and the King of the Kingdom of Netherlands on the occasions marking those nations’ Independence and National Day Anniversaries, respectively. Coincidentally, these great nations…

U.S. Embassy in South Sudan
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Joint Statement in Support of Peace in South Sudan

The Embassies and the Delegation reaffirm their call for the release of political detainees to permit the immediate resumption of direct dialogue among leaders of all parties

The Embassies of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the Delegation of the European Union reaffirm their concern over continued politically driven violence in South Sudan, repeated violations of the ceasefire, and the absence of visible efforts by the transitional government…

EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC)

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Blockchain & Artificial Intelligence (AI) B2B: Unlocking B2B Innovation and Opportunities in Côte d'Ivoire, Supported by the Netherlands Trust Fund V Ghana Tech Project

With the support of Binance Africa, a leading player in the blockchain industry, the event will gain increased visibility and outreach

The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org) is pleased to announce the Blockchain & AI B2B, taking place in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) on 8-9 April 2025, with the support of the International Trade Center (ITC) and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Netherlands Trust Fund V Ghana Tech Project. …

United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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Statement Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in South Sudan

Joint statement from the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States on a peace agreement in South Sudan

The 9th of January marked the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).  Our governments welcomed this historic agreement, including its provision for a referendum in which the people of what is today South Sudan would determine their own future.  The CPA was signed amidst great hope that the…

UN Women - Africa
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United Nations (UN) Women Uganda and Netherlands Embassy kick start plans for a groundbreaking Beijing +30 campaign on Gender Equality

A series of events and discussions will be organized throughout 2025, pairing Female Heads of Missions and UN Agencies with selected Male Changemakers from the Government of Uganda, civil society, and the diplomatic corps

On Friday, 22nd November, the Embassy of the Netherlands and UN Women co-hosted a breakfast meeting at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Uganda. The event brought together Female Heads of Missions, UN Agencies, and Male Changemakers to discuss advancing women’s rights and gender equality, as well…

Equinix
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AMS-IX internet exchange traffic grows 200% in Equinix's Lagos Data Center

AMS-IX Lagos has focused on attracting a diverse range of global and regional peers and bringing more content to the region

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) (www.Equinix.com), the world's digital infrastructure company™, has supported a growth in traffic of around 200%, increasing around 30Gbps to almost 100Gbps in just over a year since the implementation of its strategic partnership with AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) in Lagos. There has also been a significant…

UN Women - Africa
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United Nations (UN) Women Unveils Comprehensive Analysis of Tanzanian Laws from a Gender Perspective

Legal reforms are crucial to eliminating discriminatory laws and aligning national legislation with international human rights standards, ensuring that women and girls can fully participate in all areas of society

Violence against women remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations, affecting millions globally and undermining gender equality. Tanzania has made notable progress in addressing violence against women through legal frameworks such as the Sexual Offences Special Provisions Act and the National Plan of Action to End Violence Against…

State House Seychelles
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Seychelles: Accreditation of the New Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Ambassador Bakker, a seasoned career diplomat with extensive experience, becomes the eleventh Dutch ambassador to be accredited to Seychelles

Mr. Henk Jan Bakker, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Seychelles, presented his credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan during an official ceremony held at State House this morning. Ambassador Bakker, a seasoned career diplomat with extensive experience, becomes the eleventh Dutch ambassador…