Central African Republic: $367.7 million needed to reinforce strictly humanitarian response in 2024
The situation has generally improved in the Central African Republic (CAR), but humanitarian needs remain high as a result of…
Seychelles: President Ramkalawan concludes visit in Mauritius
President Wavel Ramkalawan, currently in Mauritius as the Chief Guest for the 189th Anniversary of the abolition of Slavery in…
Eritrea: Regular meeting of Northern Red Sea (NRS) Region Assembly
The Northern Red Sea Region Assembly convened its 19th regular meeting on 31 January and 1 February 1 in the…
The High Commission was honored to receive Amb. Mohammed Mohammed – Director of Programmes from Directorate of Technical AID Corps (DTCA) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
On 1st February 2024, the High Commission was honored to receive Amb. Mohammed Mohammed – Director of Programmes from Directorate…
Workshop on Regional Analysis of Human Security in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Region closes in Abuja, Nigeria
A three-day workshop on regional human security analysis and coordination wrapped up in Abuja, Nigeria on the 1st of February…
Minister Barbara Creecy welcomes declaration of De Berg Nature Reserve as South Africa’s 30th Ramsar site
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the declaration of De Berg Nature Reserve…
World Food Programme forced to prioritise limited food assistance as funding shortages persist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has embarked on an extreme prioritization of assistance leaving millions of vulnerable people…
South Africa: Parliament Mourns Sad Passing of Former National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Deputy Chairperson Ms Peggy Hollander
The Presiding Officers of Parliament led by National Assembly Speaker, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and National Council of Provinces Chairperson, Mr…
Mali: humanitarian conditions worsen as over 4,000 new IDPs arrive this week in Menaka, warns International Rescue Committee (IRC)
7.1 million people; around 32% of the total population are in need of humanitarian assistance in Mali; Menaka region alone…
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Hospital in Mogadishu reopens with new medical equipment after extensive renovations
The Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Mogadishu has been officially reopened with a special ceremony, in the presence of His Excellency…
Boosting Life Skills, Building Futures: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Partners Launch FairChance Programme to Empower Young Women in Zimbabwe
UNICEF, alongside its partners Goodwall, Yoma and Generation Unlimited, and with financial support from the Governments of Austria and the…
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) deputy administrator Isobel Coleman visits Mozambique
USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman concluded a six-day trip to Mozambique, where she met with government officials, civil society actors…
World Food Programme (WFP) calls for urgent, safe access to feed millions in Sudan as fighting rages across the country
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) urgently calls on Sudan’s warring parties to provide immediate guarantees for the safe…
Afreximbank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), and White & Case Partner to Co-host Africa Energy Transition Seminar in Cairo, Egypt
As Africa continues to position itself to reap the full benefits of the drive for energy transition, the African Export-Import…
Zambia steps up cervical cancer screening with human papillomavirus (HPV) testing
Zambia has the third highest burden of cervical cancer in the world, with an incidence rate of 65.5 per 100…
Joint Statement by Commissioner of the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia on urgent funding needs for the ongoing response to food insecurity across the northern highlands of Ethiopia
The impact of an El Niño-driven drought is ravaging communities in the highlands of Ethiopia. This global climatic event impacted…
Ambassador Chen Xiaodong Attended the Launch Event for Absa Group’s China Office
On January 31, 2024, Ambassador Chen Xiaodong and South African Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana jointly attended the launch event…
Uganda: Policy reversal on livestock vaccination in the offing
The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has said that government is considering a policy…
Cultural exchanges highlighted at Chinese New Year celebration in Uganda
The fusion of Chinese and Ugandans in a Tai Chi performance here on Sunday at the Chinese New Year celebration…
Liberia: President Boakai makes more appointments in Government
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has nominated additional officials to positions in…