United States (U.S.) Embassy Botswana Joins Forces with Partners to Address Gender-Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) starts with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25 and culminates with Human Rights Day on December 10. These two markers symbolize what we know to be true: achieving gender equality is not possible without addressing gender-based violence, a human rights […]
Oman: Administrative Undersecretary receives Sudanese Ambassador
Khalid Almusalhi, Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Administrative and Financial Affairs, received Salaheldin Elhag M. Elkando, the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting discussed relations between Oman and Sudan and topics of common interest. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Foreign Ministry of Oman.
Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan on the attack on an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) convoy
The Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan Clementine Nkweta-Salami has expressed deep alarm and shock at the news of an attack on an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) convoy in Khartoum on 10 December. “I am horrified by this reckless attack on an ICRC convoy, which tragically claimed the lives of two people and injured […]
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) requires $1.8 billion to save lives and livelihoods of 43 million people in 2024
In 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a total of $1.8 million within the Humanitarian Response Plans to assist 43 million people to produce their own food, as acute hunger continues to escalate worldwide. The announcement by FAO was made as part of the United Nations’ large-scale humanitarian […]
West Africa’s Energy Transition Offers $1T+ in Investment Opportunities
West Africa is home to a diverse landscape of energy players, from mature petroleum producers to emerging gas frontiers. For established markets, the energy transition requires decarbonizing and optimizing existing operations, while bringing renewable energy and carbon capture technologies to the forefront. Meanwhile, frontier markets are seeking to build sustainable energy mixes from the ground […]
Kenya-China alumni celebrates 60 years of Sino-Kenya friendship
Members of Kenya-China Alumni Association on Saturday celebrated in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, 60 years of diplomatic relations between Kenya and China. The event brought together more than 100 Kenyans who studied in Chinese universities and featured activities including Chinese martial arts, traditional Chinese music, dances, poetry awards for alumni who have excelled across […]
Gulf of Guinea: Council launches an European Union (EU) Security and Defence Initiative
The Council today adopted a decision launching the EU security and defence initiative in support of West African countries of the Gulf of Guinea, for an initial duration of two years. It also approved the operation and mission plans for the civilian and the military pillars of the initiative, respectively. With the launch of this Security […]
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Foreign Ministers of Nepal, Rwanda
HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met separately on Monday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal Narayan Prakash Saud and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda Dr. Vincent Biruta, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2023. […]
Hunger named as the Most Concerning Issue Facing Children in 2023 – Global Survey
Hunger is the most concerning issue affecting children around the world this year, according to almost half of adults surveyed in almost every continent by Save the Children. The survey of more than 25,000 adults between September and October was the largest global audience insights study of its kind for the aid agency, and reflects […]
Tigo wins Ookla® Award as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania
Tanzania’s digital lifestyle telecommunication company, Tigo (www.Tigo.co.tz), which is a part of the Axian Telecom Group has won the prestigious Ookla® Speedtest Award™ as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania for the year 2023. The Ookla Award is an elite designation reserved for fixed and mobile providers in a market, based on consumer-initiated tests and […]
