Merck Foundation meets Mauritius President to share the impact of their scholarships for 73 doctors in partnership with Ministry of Health
Merck foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) to underscore their long-term commitment to building healthcare capacity during their meeting with Mauritius President; Merck foundation together with Mauritius Minister of Health and Wellness meet their 73 Alumni who have been provided with one year diploma and two-year master degree of 32 undeserved and critical medical specialties during The Merck foundation Mauritius Alumni […]
Joint Statement by the Embassies of Canada, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States
This month marks the tenth anniversary of the outbreak of South Sudan’s civil war. We remember all who lost their lives and suffered as a result. The conflict was a profound tragedy for the people of South Sudan, who had gained their independence amidst great international celebration only two years before. At this time, we […]
South Africa: Deputy Minister Botes concludes Working Visit to Eastern Europe
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, has concluded his Working Visit to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus. In Russia, the Deputy Minister met with his counterpart, Mr Mikhail Bogdanov, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, to hold Political Consultations on a range of issues including the importance […]
Fuel-Efficient Cooking Stoves Transform Women’s Unpaid Care Work in Tanzania
Khadija Abdallah, a 54-year-old mother of five, dedicates almost her entire day to unpaid care work. A few years ago, when her youngest daughter was still an infant, she would strap her to her back while she and her husband worked hard on their farm. Upon returning home, Khadija would manage several chores at once […]
South Africa: Government Welcomes the Notable Increase in Employment
Government welcomes the increase in employment for the period June to September 2023 as per the 3rd Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) report of Statistics South Africa. Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said that “The continuous increase in employment is a demonstration that measures put in place by government, the partnership with business and labour to […]
South Africa: President to Address the 2023 National Day of Reconciliation Celebration
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday, 16 December 2023, deliver the keynote address at the 2023 National Day of Reconciliation celebrations. The national event will be held at Thohoyandou Stadium, Thulamela Local Municipality, Vhembe District in Limpopo. This year, Reconciliation Month is commemorated under the theme “Strengthening unity and social cohesion in a healing nation”. […]
Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa, Deputy Permanent Secretary met with Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, Deputy Chief of Protocol
On 11th December, 2023, Amb. Said Shaib Mussa, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania met with Amb. Ibrahim Zanna, Deputy Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Nigeria. The two Ambassadors discussed issues on how to further strengthen the […]
Angola: Certificate Award Ceremony for the Leadership Program for International Visitors
The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is a key tool for strengthening people-to-people connections and supports our foreign policy objectives by improving mutual understanding between the United States and other nations around the world. For more than 30 years, the IVLP program has provided professional exchanges in the fields of journalism, fiscal transparency, the rule […]
President Museveni Receives Credentials from 7 New Envoys to Uganda
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received credentials from seven Ambassadors and High Commissioners, newly accredited to Uganda. The Ambassadors presented their credentials today 14th December, 2023 at State House, Entebbe. They included H.E. Mohamed Khelifi – Algeria, H.E Simone Knapp- Austria, H.E Pavel Vziatkin- Belarus, H.E Mathews Jere- Zambia, H.E. Nayef Hapes Al-Otaibi- Kuwait, H.E. […]
CYNK, KenGrow And UNCCD Join Forces In New Climate Smart Agriculture Project To Empower Female Smallholder Farmers
Together KenGrow, Flux, Hiveonline and CYNK will deliver digital infrastructure alongside new regenerative agriculture techniques to increase climate finance inclusion for Kenyan women in rural communities. CYNK, a leading climate finance platform founded in Nairobi, Kenya, announces a new partnership with KenGrow and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to provide funding and […]
