Source: Republic of Yemen: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates |

Foreign Minister confers with his Eritrean counterpart over developments in the Red Sea

They discussed the developments in Yemen and the Red Sea region and ways to further improve bilateral relations between the two countries

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Ahmed BinMubarak met today, Friday, with his Eritrean counterpart Othman Mohammed on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Summit held in the Ugandan capital Kampala. They discussed the developments in Yemen and the Red Sea region and ways to further improve bilateral relations between…

Source: UN News |

Dengue spike fuels concerns of public health threat in previously untouched countries: World Health Organization (WHO)

This year's surprising spike in dengue infections globally represents a potentially high public health threat, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday

The warning came as WHO reported more than five million dengue infections and 5,000 deaths from the disease worldwide this year. Briefing journalists at the UN in Geneva, Dr. Diana Rojas Alvarez, WHO Team Lead on Arboviruses, said that the threat required “the maximal attention and response from all levels” of the UN…

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) |

United Nations (UN) launches $46 billion appeal for 2024 as global humanitarian outlook remains bleak

Aid organizations have addressed this needs-and-resources gap in their 2024 response plans

Conflicts, climate emergencies and collapsing economies are wreaking havoc in communities around the world. Nearly 181 million people in 72 countries are targeted to receive humanitarian aid and protection next year; 128 million people received life-saving assistance in 2023, but a growing funding gap meant that support was cut back…

Source: Republic of Yemen: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates |

Foreign Minister receives South Africa’s Ambassador to Yemen

The two parties discussed mutual relations between the two countries and means of enhancing and improving them

Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ahmad Bin Mubarak received Thursday here Ambassador of the South Africa to Yemen Mogobo David Mogabi after handing over credentials to Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council.  The two parties discussed mutual relations between the two countries and means of enhancing and improving them. …

Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) |

International Rescue Committee (IRC) calls for longterm renewal of Black Sea Grain Deal

The International Rescue Committee is calling for a long term renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative to maintain this lifeline for the 79 countries and 349 million people on the frontlines of food insecurity

As the Black Sea Grain Initiative’s expiration date of July 17 nears, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is cautioning of catastrophic ripple effects for the world's most food insecure should a deal not be reached. The initiative, lasting nearly one year and two renewals later, has stabilised global food prices…

Source: Save the Children |

World Leaders Must Pick Up Bill to Protect 18 Million Children at Risk of Violence, Recruitment, Trafficking

In 2022, around 22.4 million children and their caregivers in most need were targeted for child protection services requiring funding of nearly $795 million

A shortfall of nearly $650 million in child protection funding is leaving nearly 18 million vulnerable children and caregivers living in the world’s worst humanitarian crises at risk of violence, exploitation and abuse, said Save the Children.  As world leaders gather for the Oslo Conference on Protecting Children in Armed Conflict,  Save…

Source: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |

Humanitarian assistance to Middle East and Africa

Australia will contribute $29 million from the Humanitarian Emergency Fund to partners in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East

Joint media release with: The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific; The Hon Tim Watts MP, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Australian Government will provide an additional $29 million to humanitarian partners to respond to the growing food security crisis and to assist vulnerable…

Source: Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates |

His Majesty the King Congratulates the Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Council on National Day

HM the King commends, on this occasion, the ties of solid brotherhood, fruitful cooperation and active solidarity between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples

His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to the chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, on the occasion of his country's national day. In this message, the Sovereign expresses to Al-Alimi and the brotherly Yemeni people His warmest congratulations and best wishes for security, stability…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Meets with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President

During the meeting Dr. al-Alimi informed President El-Sisi of the developments in Yemen and the ongoing efforts to reach a political solution to the Yemeni crisis

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) President, Dr. Rashad al-Alimi. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, stated that during the meeting Dr. al-Alimi informed President El-Sisi of the developments in Yemen and the ongoing efforts to reach a political solution to the…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen

President El-Sisi expressed his sincere appreciation for the generous greetings

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from the President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen, Rashad Al-Alimi, who expressed his sincere greetings on the occasion of the advent of Eid el-Fitr, wishing the government and people of Egypt, all good, progress and prosperity. President El-Sisi expressed his sincere…