Satellites and social protection helping prevent food insecurity in Niger
Social protection programs are often the first response to food insecurity and climatic shocks; Thanks to the Sahel adaptive social protection program funded by the International Development Association (IDA), the emergency response to the drought was activated and over 100,000 families benefited from emergency monthly transfers to compensate for the poor harvests that affected the whole […]
African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Hands over New Classrooms to Boost Access to Education in Jubaland State
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on Wednesday handed over two newly built classrooms at Kuda Primary School in Kuday Island as part of an ongoing initiative to improve access to education in remote areas. The classrooms, constructed with funding from the Italian government, were inaugurated by ATMIS Sector Six Commander Brigadier Lukas […]
United States (U.S.) Embassy Statement on Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Elections
As the DRC enters the final phase of its fourth election cycle, the United States of America congratulates the Congolese people on their active participation in the electoral process. Over the last month, we have seen the people of this country fill stadiums and town squares to engage with candidates and make their voices heard. […]
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Visits Gambella Region to Meet Leadership, Discuss Malaria and Refugee Assistance
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) Mission Director to Ethiopia, Scott Hocklander, traveled to Gambella to meet regional leadership, assess the resumption of refugee food assistance, and visit USAID projects fighting malaria. Director Hocklander received a warm welcome from the regional president of Gambella, His Excellency Umod Ujulu, who discussed USAID’s long-standing partnership with the people in Gambella Region, and across Ethiopia. Director Hocklander emphasized […]
East Africa Adopts Diversified Resource Development Strategy
Boasting an abundance of renewable resources, East Africa has garnered substantial attention from major international players within its clean energy market. Robust policies and declining costs of technology in the sector, coupled with regional market and infrastructure reforms, are poised to accelerate the deployment of clean energy projects. Yet the region is also anticipating first […]
World champions Spain seize top spot from Swedes
Spaniards reach FIFA Women’s World Ranking summit (www.FIFA.com) for first time; Record number of teams (192) included in standings; Namibia make strong progress, five nations reach highest-ever positions. Four months have passed since the last FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking was published in August, during which time over 400 international matches have taken place. Never before […]
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing Visits Afar Region of Ethiopia
On December 13, 2023, Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Xue Bing visited Samara, the capital of the Afar region of Ethiopia, and met with President Awol Arba. Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia Xue Wei was present. Xue Bing said that in October this year, the leaders of China and Ethiopia jointly decided to […]
World Health Organization (WHO) harp on efficient investment in Primary Healthcare as the Backbone for a resilient health system
With Nigeria unveiling strategic interventions to accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and health security by 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed the need for the government to invest in primary healthcare as the backbone of a resilient health system. This call was made at an event to unveil Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal […]
Ambassador of Belarus P.Vziatkin presents Сredentials to the President of Uganda
On December 14, 2023 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus, Pavel Vziatkin, presented Credentials to the President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The sides discussed promising areas of partnership between the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Uganda with a focus on economic cooperation and the development […]
Seychelles: President Ramkalawan receives United Arab Emirates (UAE) Delegation
President Wavel Ramkalawan received a delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at State House yesterday morning, led by the Charge d’ Affaires for UAE in Seychelles, Mr Ahmed Alneyadi, to initiate discussions on how the UAE Government can offer certain special assistance to Seychelles following the flooding and landslide incidents as well as the […]
