Download logo In a remarkable occasion marking the 60th anniversary of Japan-Kenya collaboration in the health sector, the 5th KEMRI/JICA Country Training Programme (TCTP) was officially inaugurated today by Harry Kimtai, the Principal Secretary for Medical Services. This enduring partnership has been mutually advantageous to both nations and has also made a substantial impact on the wider […]
Western Cape Government and Hisense partner for new Tevolution Museum
Download logo On Monday, 30 October 2023, the Western Cape Government signed a Letter of Intent with Hisense South Africa for the establishment of a Tevolution Museum in Cape Town. This venture stems from the agreement with the Shandong province, which is now in its 25th year. The Director-General for the Department of the […]
MSGBC Conference to Feature Roadshow on Mauritanian Exploration Opportunities
Mauritania is making great strides to attract foreign investment across its untapped upstream market, introducing a 15-block offshore licensing round; strengthening geological surveying and data acquisition; while promoting collaboration between Mauritanian and global partners. The country’s upstream prospects will be further explored during the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 conference and exhibition (https://apo-opa.info/479O0lz), scheduled […]
German Embassy announces two concerts by the String Quartet of the Namibia National Symphony Orchestra
Download logo After performing at the celebrations on the Day of German Unity on 3 October 2023, the German Embassy is glad to announce two additional classical concerts by the string quartet of the Namibia National Symphony Orchestra under the leadership of violinist Jürgen Kriess. The two concerts will take place on: 17.11.2023, 18:00 Crocodile […]
Accra to Host Second Joint Meeting of Intergovernmental Committees of Senior Officials and Experts for North and West Africa
Download logo The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Sub-regional Offices for North and West Africa are holding, in partnership with the Government of Ghana, the second Joint Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE) for North and West Africa on 1-3 November 2023 in Accra, Ghana. This year’s edition of the ICSOE focuses […]
Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales is banned from all football-related activities for three years
Download logo The FIFA Disciplinary Committee (www.FIFA.com) has banned Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Association (RFEF), from all football-related activities at national and international levels for three years, having found that he acted in breach of article 13 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code. This case relates to the events that occurred during […]
Promoting socioeconomic recovery for women and girls in Cabo Delgado: United Nations (UN) Women and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) join hands
Download logo Mozambique's peace and security and humanitarian context in Northern Mozambique is becoming increasingly complex and protracted, with significant long-term impacts. So far, around 850,599 people in the northern region of Mozambique have been displaced. War, violent conflict, terrorism, and violent extremism have differential and devastating consequences for women and girls. Intersectional vulnerabilities can […]
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Police Officers Give Counterparts in Rajaf Much-Wanted Refresher Course
Download logo Crime prevention, making arrests, protecting and treating both suspects and survivors of violence humanely– these are all important, everyday policing duties. To keep 40 of their South Sudanese counterparts in Raja County sharp, UN Police serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) just conducted a refresher training on these and […]
South Africa calls for a rapid protection force to protect the civilian population in Palestine from further bombardment
Download logo Save the Children has reported that the number of children killed in Gaza over the last three weeks has surpassed the annual number of children killed across all the world’s conflict zones since 2019. Since 07 October, more than 3 257 children are reported to have been killed. This includes at least 3 […]
Ghana: End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions
Download logo Ghana’s 2017 ban on shackling people with psychosocial disabilities – or mental health conditions – has not halted the practice, Human Rights Watch said today. The government has not adequately resourced the enforcement mechanisms to monitor compliance by faith-based centers where people are being held in chains and assist those currently being unlawfully […]