Download logo 649,000 people have been displaced following floods; 41 people have died related to the floods, and reported cases of diarrhea and cholera are on the rise; 1.5 million hectares of land could be destroyed in areas where the population rely heavily on agricultural productivity for their livelihoods; as of 6th November, 4,500 homes […]
Abdullah bin Zayed, Ugandan Foreign Ministry explore bilateral ties, cooperation
Download logo H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed in a phone call with Odongo Jeje Abubaker, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, the ties between their countries and prospects for boosting collaboration. During their conversation, the two top diplomats reviewed the outcomes of the work visit made recently by […]
Experts from Member States strengthen their capacity in Energy Information Systems
Download logo Energy experts from ECOWAS Member States strengthen their capacity in Energy Information System (EIS) during a workshop held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 14 to 17 November 2023. It should be recalled that the ECOWAS Energy Information System which was officially launched in March 2023 in Bissau, Guinea Bissau during the 14th meeting of […]
South Sudan: As elections approach, Yambio journalists discuss reporting on sexual violence according to human rights standards
Download logo “As reporters, we understand that the clock is ticking down fast to South Sudan’s first post-independence elections,” said Suzan Chieku, a journalist from Western Equatoria’s capital, Yambio. Suzan was speaking at a two-day capacity building workshop hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The aim of the forum: To highlight the […]
Seychelles: Vice President Afif attends the Inauguration of the New Maldivian President
Download logo The Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Ahmed Afif attended the Inauguration Ceremony of the new President of the Republic Maldives, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu which took place on 17 November 2023 at the Republic Square, Male. Following the Ceremony, the Vice President paid a courtesy call on President Muizzu at […]
African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) provides support to Flood-affected Residents in South West State, Somalia
Download logo In a collaborative effort with the South West State Administration, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), has extended support to people impacted by the severe El Nino rains. ATMIS Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) have distributed essential food and non-food items to the flood affected people in Baidoa, the capital of […]
End to killing of children in armed conflict, United Nations committee urges
Download logo With one out of every five children worldwide living within armed conflict zones, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child marks World Children’s Day in a sombre mood and calls for ceasefires and a return to basics of humanitarian law to safeguard all children. The Committee today issued the following statement: […]
World Bank Foresees $12 Billion in Support for Kenya Over the Next Three Years
Download logo The World Bank has been one of Kenya’s strongest partners and the largest provider of development finance. Kenya is now accessing about $2 billion in concessional financing each year. IDA and IBRD commitments together now stand at $8.3 billion, with $4.4 billion available to disburse. IFC’s investment portfolio is $1.2 billion. MIGA is […]
The role of seeds in transforming agrifood systems under the spotlight
Download logo The role of seeds in addressing global challenges, such as loss of biodiversity and climate change, and the need for greater variety in the world’s “food basket” of key crops has come into sharp focus amid multiple crises and will be at the core of discussions as the governing body of the treaty […]
Orange Middle East and Africa and Spotify join hands to promote African talents and offer a wide mobile music experience to Orange customers
From today, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, and Mali and very soon in Guinea, millions of mobile users will enjoy music for free on Spotify platform when subscribing to an Orange mobile offer; The new partnership between Orange Middle East & Africa (www.Orange.com) and Spotify will bring a new music journey to mobile users, […]