The climate crisis doesn’t have to be a hunger crisis, says World Food Programme (WFP) ahead of Conference of the Parties (COP28)
To make a dent in spiralling global hunger, the world must rapidly scale up protection for vulnerable people on the frontlines of the climate crisis, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned today, a week before world leaders meet in Dubai for the next UN Climate Summit, COP28. Last year alone, climate extremes pushed […]
Uganda: Parliament hails Joyce Mpanga
Parliament has paid tribute to Joyce Rovincer Mpanga, a former Member of Parliament and Minister, for her commendable contribution towards women’s emancipation and the education sector. Mpanga, 90, who passed away on Saturday 18 November 2023 was a celebrated educationist, women’s rights activist and veteran politician having served in the pre-independence Legislative Council. In a […]
Indigenous Peoples and local communities formalize a pan-African Alliance for Community Conservation at the first-ever Community-led Conservation Congress
More than 300 representatives of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, governments, donors, and NGOs from 47 African countries gathered last month in Namibia to collectively develop a strategy for community-led and people-centered conservation in Africa. Participants from 47 countries shared their lived experiences, lessons, and challenges around community-led conservation during the first-ever Community-led Conservation Congress held […]
Regional Director statement on the health crisis in Sudan
With the world’s attention having turned to the horrifying situation in Gaza, we must remember that the Sudanese people continue to face suffering on a scale that is also catastrophic. The figures coming out of Sudan are staggering: nearly 25 million people need humanitarian aid and 11 million people need urgent health assistance. More than […]
Liberia: President Weah Holds Cabinet Meeting Wednesday
His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah will hold a special cabinet meeting on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. The emergency meeting will bring together the vice president, ministers, deputy and assistant ministers, heads of State Owned enterprises, commissions, and autonomous agencies. It takes place at 11:00 AM in the parlors of the Executive Mansion. The meeting […]
High-level Generation Equality Africa Regional Meeting concludes with strong commitments on financing for gender equality
Held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the High-level Generation Equality Africa Regional Meeting brought together Ministries of Finance and Ministries of Gender and their technical teams, representing 21 African countries; Officials expressed resolute commitments towards accelerating financing for gender equality, in line with the Generation Equality commitments; Participants underscored the imperative to enhance the execution […]
Chinese firm launches “Seeds for the Future” program in Botswana
The Chinese technology company Huawei launched the “Seeds for the Future” program on Tuesday in Botswana, aiming to cultivate local information and communications technology (ICT) talent and young leaders for the future and promote the development of digital communities. About 25 undergraduate students from four universities in Botswana will participate virtually in the program from […]
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Shakhboot bin Nahyan participates in an event co-chaired by the COP28 Presidency Unit in London
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in an event co-chaired by the COP28 Presidency Unit titled “Addressing Humanitarian Needs and Famine Risk: The role of Climate Finance” taking place at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Headquarters in London, UK. The event was attended by a number of high-level participants […]
Seychelles: The President attends the official opening of the fisheries week
President Wavel Ramkalawan was the guest of honour at the official opening of the fisheries week, which coincided with World Fisheries Day, November 21. The ceremony took place yesterday morning at the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA), Providence. The theme for World Fisheries Day 2023 is – Treasures of our Ocean Slogan – Harmony beneath the waves, […]
Seychelles: President Ramkalawan joins the “Ramp up Rise up Accessibility” campaign
The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan joined the “Ramp up Rise up Accessibility” campaign yesterday morning at State House, as part of the campaign to raise awareness on accessibility to wheelchair bound persons. The campaign is not only seeking to raise awareness on lack of accessibility for those with mobility issues but […]
