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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, received on December 10, 2021, in Rabat, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Chadians Abroad, Mr. Cherif Mahamat Zene. During a press conference following their talks, Mr. Bourita and Mr. Cherif Mahamat Zene praised the excellence of bilateral relations in […]
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Day two of the US-Africa Energy Forum in Houston, Texas has just concluded and balancing the need for energy security with the global trend toward sustainable energy sources was today’s big topic of conversation. Much of Africa remains excluded from energy access and those who do have access continue to struggle with lack of consistent […]
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the re-opening of its American Corner in Pemba, located inside the main the Public Library in Chake Chake, on Pemba Island, Zanzibar. The Corner provides access to free computers with Internet access, EducationUSA advising, English clubs for students who are in secondary school, massive open online courses (MOOCs) […]
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On December 8, 2021, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Lagos State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. The MOU is the first step towards enhancing urban water service delivery in Lagos State by improving infrastructure and accountability, strengthening regulatory […]
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The number of acutely food insecure people in West and Central Africa has now risen to a record high of 28 million people and trends point toward a further deterioration if support to stem the spread of hunger is not ramped up, two UN agencies – the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations […]
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Today, as we mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of our Constitution, South Africans celebrate the democratic values and principles of human dignity, non-racialism, non-sexism and the rule of law. Parliament’s Presiding Officers (POs), the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos […]
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Protracted conflict has displaced tens of thousands, killed many and led to the destruction of homes, public infrastructure and farms in greater Tambura, Western Equatoria, this year. Following the deployment of peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to a temporary base here and consolidated efforts by local authorities, a fragile peace […]
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The view flying into Bentiu is almost other worldly. A glorious patchwork of colours: lush greens and inky blue with spots of rich mocha brown. Touching down, the reality of what lies beneath this colourful quilt is shocking. A shroud of green and purple lilies covers a deep sea of filthy water full of rubbish, rotting […]
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Eos Capital (www.EosCapital.com.na) announce the first close of its Euphrates Agri Fund, having raised N$ 90 million (USD 5.7 million). This will allow Euphrates to make its first investments in projects across the Namibian agriculture value chain while additional fundraising continues. Eos Capital plans to deploy capital for its debut investment in agricultural services by […]
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India strongly condemns the barbaric terrorist attack on the convoy of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) on 8 December 2021 in Bandiagara region in Mali that resulted in the killing of seven UN peacekeepers from Togo. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the lost ones and wish […]
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On International Human Rights Day, the co-chairs of the Working Group on International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights under the Berlin process – the Netherlands, Switzerland, and UNSMIL – called on Libyan authorities to ensure that all Libyans can meaningfully participate in building the country’s future. “As Libya prepares to hold elections and launch a […]
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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a Declaration for Humanitarian Need, which includes the initial provision of $100,000 in humanitarian assistance, for southern Angola to help meet immediate needs in communities grappling with the worst drought in 40 years that has led to further food insecurity and deteriorating nutrition. This funding will […]
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U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Amy Hyatt has announced an additional $25 million dollars in emergency assistance to help alleviate the food security crisis in southern Madagascar. This emergency assistance is provided through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on behalf of the American people and will fund four projects that will support agricultural […]
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Representatives from national governments, regional bodies, international development agencies, and civil society organizations today convened at a high-level forum on the use of gender data and statistics to address violence against women in East and Southern Africa (ESA). The joint UN Women-UNFPA forum titled “From Prevalence Surveys to Action” showcased the latest statistical innovations and […]
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176 vulnerable asylum seekers were evacuated from Libya today on a humanitarian flight to Rwanda, organized by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. It was the second such flight to Rwanda this year, using the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM), the first having taken place in July. Those evacuated include men, women and children, including several young […]